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The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach vs Pelican Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach scores slightly better than Pelican Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach has a TripExpert Score of 87 with positive reviews from 15 publications like Jetsetter, Oyster and Star Service.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
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1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $339 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A showstopper resort that's a bold step away from the Federal-style-and-Oriental-rug look of its sister properties."
Oyster
Upscale
"A huge (though relaxed) beachfront resort with reliable service, a great pool, a top-notch spa, and a modern fitness center, the Ritz offers more for the money."
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DK Eyewitness
"Just steps away from a surfeit of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices, this Ritz-Carlton is located directly on the beach."
Star Service
"Located on a prized stretch of sand next to the stylized Sagamore, the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach remains the most interesting of Ritz-Carlton's contrasting Miami triumvirate."
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Gayot
"In a neighborhood teeming with monuments to 1950s architecture, this new take on an old favorite surpasses its competitors when it comes to savvy style."
Pelican Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $199 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"The hotel attracts European families, fashion types, and even Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who is said to be partial to Penthouse One."
Insight Guides
"Here you will find wackily decorated themed rooms such as "Me Tarzan, You Vain" and "Executive Zebra"."
Fodor's
"Each awesome room of this Ocean Drive boutique hotel is completely different, fashioned from a mix of antique and garage-sale furnishings."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the owners of Diesel jeans purchased the Pelican in 1999, they started scouring garage sales for just the right ingredients to fuel a mad experiment."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Diesel jeans joined the hotel game with the Pelican boutique. The 32 unique rooms... are fun, but very worn."
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