Mandarin Oriental Miami

Pros: Beautiful hotel, great service and a nice view.
Cons: Location

I was in Miami for the New Years holiday, traveling with several friends, and one of them made the reservations at this hotel. After a horrendous flight out of Chicago we finally arrived, the second I stepped out of the limo, my baggage was being...

Pros: Beautiful rooms with perfect views. Stellar public areas. Flawless housekeeping.
Cons: A dull location unless you're in Miami for business.

I first stayed at the Mandarin Oriental in August, 2001. I was in a particularly foul mood when I first arrived at the hotel. Miami was typically--but still dreadfully--hot and humid. The traffic was as bad as Bangkok's congestion. The noise level...

Pros: World class service Immaculate public areas Great rooms
Cons: Not located in South Beach Better for business than vacation

As someone who travels almost every week for business, I have extremely high standards for hotel quality. The Mandarin oriental in Miami, however, is one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at for business. The service may even be the best of any ...

Pros: Beautiful zen-like atmosphere
Cons: expensive for the miami-market

I had the opportunity to visit the Mandarin Oriental in December. What an experience! I like to th ...

Pros: Tranquil, sensibly luxurious, secluded
Cons: None

The Mandarin Oriental is a true gem. I have experienced this type of sensible luxury only in Asia, so I was pleasantly surprised by this find.
I find Miami and South Beach to be a cheesy, abnoxously foul city, yet this hotel makes you forget that. It is secluded on the quiet and serene Brickel Key, and you will find that the service is excellent, the dining superb, and although it lacks a proper beach, it makes up for it with fantastic Thai beach beds.