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The Standard Spa, Miami Beach vs Pelican Hotel

The Standard, Miami and Pelican Hotel are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Standard, Miami scores slightly higher than Pelican Hotel. The Standard, Miami has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 15 publications such as Time Out, Fodor's and Frommer's.

The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
9 / 10
40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $225 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"The hammam and sauna provide sybaritic pleasure, even if swimsuits dampen the vibe somewhat: Ask the attendant to run a bath for you in one of the steel soaking tubs in the main room."
Fodor's Fodor's
"An extension of André Balazs's trendy and hip yet budget-conscious hotel chain, the shabby-chic Standard is a mile from South Beach on an island just over the Venetian Causeway." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The blissfully remote, adults-only (14 ) Standard is about a mile from the beach, but it's still passionately hip." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Combining blond wood walls and white linens, the cabin-like spaces are simply and classy, some with outdoor clawfoot tubs." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This trendy spa hotel from Andres Balazs is operating at full steam." Full review
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Pelican Hotel
Pelican Hotel
8 / 10
826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $199 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Concierge 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 Insight Guides
"Here you will find wackily decorated themed rooms such as "Me Tarzan, You Vain" and "Executive Zebra"."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Each awesome room of this Ocean Drive boutique hotel is completely different, fashioned from a mix of antique and garage-sale furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Diesel jeans joined the hotel game with the Pelican boutique. The 32 unique rooms... are fun, but very worn." Full review
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