The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

"If you’re a spa fan, by the way, this one’s worth a special visit, even if you don’t stay here"

"—Updated by Terry Ward View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Pool, Spa"

"At the tip of prestigious Brickell Key in Biscayne Bay, the Mandarin Oriental feels as exclusive as it does glamorous, with luxurious rooms, exalted restaurants, and the city's top spa, all of which marry the brand's signature Asian style with Miami's bold tropical elegance"

"Chic, Asian-inspired decor, a three-level spa, and modern fitness center help soothe jangled nerves, while oversized rooms with water views offer ample opportunity to decompress"

"The quintessence of luxury, the Mandarin Oriental brings a sophisticated, Asian brand of pampering to Miami with the only five-star restaurant in town, lavish rooms, and an exquisite spa"

"The modern Asianthemed rooms come with marble bathrooms and cherry-wood furnishings, and the spa, private beach, bar (see p"

"An expansive spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a beach club contribute to the lavishness"

"If you desire your wellness and exercise right in your private quarters, you can reserve one of the Spa Lifestyle Suites, which feature an air purification system, in-room fitness program and spa cuisine offerings"

"Have yourself ensconced in one of six private, split-level spa suites for the day"

"Guests "get exactly what they pay for" -- a "completely tranquil and relaxing" vacation helmed by "top-notch", "attentive" staffers -- at this "chic" luxury Brickell "oasis" that "xudes "glamour" accented by Asian-inspired decor; outdoor terraces off the "very modern" rooms and suites (with separate tub and shower in the marble bathrooms) offer views of the Downtown skyline or the bay, and supporters maintain the "serene", "world-class" spa is a "must", as are the "amazing" dishes at Azul"