The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, MiamivsFaena Miami Beach
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami scores marginally higher than Faena Hotel Miami Beach. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 14 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Gayot.
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"This resort delivers the intimacy of a private island escape but with the convenient location of a city hotel." Full review
Zagat4.0
"From “wake-up to sleepy time”, this “smashing”, “family-friendly resort” is “heaven on earth”."
Travel + Leisure "Hands down, the Ritz-Carlton is Miami's best full-service resort, with tropical gardens, a tennis center, a 20,000-square-foot spa, kids' programs, and a pristine beach." Full review
Not For Tourists "Where celebs stay to escape the stalkerazzi."
The Telegraph8.0
"For a luxurious and relaxed resort experience away from the South Beach scene, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne offers an expansive retreat perfect for a family holiday." Full review
National Geographic ""Hard to beat the Ritz on Key Biscayne…because it's REALLY nice." Full review
Faena Miami Beach Star Service Travel + Leisure
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Jetsetter The Telegraph
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3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $558/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This is one of the largest resort developments outside of Colorado or Orlando. The hotel itself is an industrious venture with a bold contemporary design aesthetic." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Faena is a surreal mash-up evocative of late-period Gianni Versace and the Moulin Rouge." Full review
Tablet19.6
"Alan Faena doesn’t do things halfway. The pioneering Argentinian hotelier didn’t just open a hotel in Buenos Aires — he transformed a piece of abandoned waterfront real estate into a..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Animal-print furnishings, coral-coated lamps, and eye-popping “Tropicalia” works by Gonzalo Fuenmayor abound." Full review
Jetsetter "Glamorous wonderland in Mid-Beach’s up-and-coming culture zone, with Moulin Rouge-inspired accents and a noteworthy art collection." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Faena tapped filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning designer wife Catherine Martin as creative consultants on this luxury hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
Departures "This property, from hotelier Alan Faena and billionaire Len Blavatnik, is located in the completely redesigned Saxony Hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"169 spacious, lavish guest rooms (111 are suites with an additional 13 penthouse residences spanning the top two floors), many of which provide incredible, endless ocean and beach views." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Contemporary oceanfront hotel set along a stretch of Miami Beach in the new Faena district." Full review
Bon Appétit "Another stratosphere of luxury and creativity." Full review
