Catalina Hotel & Beach Club vs The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is the choice of most professionals compared to Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami scores 86 with approval from 11 reviews such as Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Forbes Travel Guide.
Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
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1732-1756 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $88 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Catalina is a rock 'n' roll mod fantasy: There's red shag carpeting everywhere, curvy white furniture, and thumping music in the lobbies and out by the pool."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Designed for randy 20-somethings who can rage until 4 a.m., the Catalina can be a godsend."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Catalina takes the value-added approach to South Beach nightlife and succeeds without feeling cheap or cheesy."
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Time Out
"The flagship boutique of the South Beach Group, the Catalina is fun, trendy and affordable, if a bit rough around the edges."
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Ask for a quiet room if you don't like a party.
Star Service
"The location here, across the beach from the Marseilles and kitty-corner from the Delano and SLS, is about as close to the heat as you can get without having your hand in the fire."
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The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
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455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
From $553 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Ritz-Carlton takes Key Biscayne to the height of luxury with 44 acres of tropical gardens, a 20,000-square-foot destination spa, and a world-class tennis center."
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Fodor's
"In this ultra-laid-back Key Biscayne setting, it's natural to appreciate the Ritz brand of pampering with luxurious rooms, attentive service, and ample recreational activities for the whole family."
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DK Eyewitness
"The ritziest of all three Miami Ritz Carltons, this one is a beachfront haven for those seeking privacy, indulgence, and relaxation."
Star Service
"With the exception of a few staff snafus, this resort continues to set exceptionally high standards, some of the highest in Florida, in fact. Its sits at the top of the ranks."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"This resort delivers the intimacy of a private island escape but with the convenient location of a city hotel."
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