Built in 1926, the iconic Biltmore (a national landmark) brings timeless luxury to a hotel scene overwhelmed by skin-deep glitz. Though far from any beaches, it offers doting (tip-free) service, a lovely pool, a prestigious golf course and a catalog of amenities. Unfortunately, its residential neighborhood can get boring.
Built in 1926, the iconic Biltmore (a national landmark) brings timeless luxury to a hotel scene overwhelmed by skin-deep glitz. Though far from any beaches, it offers doting (tip-free) service, a lovely pool, a prestigious golf course and a catalog of amenities. Unfortunately, its residential neighborhood can get boring.
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables is an upscale property located in Miami's Coral Gables, right by the Miracle Mile. Its 157 rooms and suites are bright and well furnished, and some are spread out over two floors, loft style. While the rooms are lovely (despite some noise complaints), the features are what really set this property apart, including a long outdoor pool, a modern fitness center, an excellent games room with foosball, darts, and pool, and four dining options, namely a bar, a coffee shop, a breakfast restaurant (with a la carte and buffet options for a fee), and a steakhouse. Travelers should also consider The Biltmore Hotel, a landmark Coral Gables property with a gorgeous pool and its own sprawling golf course.
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables is an upscale property located in Miami's Coral Gables, right by the Miracle Mile. Its 157 rooms and suites are bright and well furnished, and some are spread out over two floors, loft style. While the rooms are lovely (despite some noise complaints), the features are what really set this property apart, including a long outdoor pool, a modern fitness center, an excellent games room with foosball, darts, and pool, and four dining options, namely a bar, a coffee shop, a breakfast restaurant (with a la carte and buffet options for a fee), and a steakhouse. Travelers should also consider The Biltmore Hotel, a landmark Coral Gables property with a gorgeous pool and its own sprawling golf course.
Built in 1926, this 28-room B&B-style property in upscale Coral Gables -- about a 25-minute drive from the beach -- is a unique departure from the sleek minimalist hotels found just about everywhere else in Miami. Rooms are a bit worn, however, and features are scarce (no pool and no gym). Vivaldino restaurant, serving Peruvian cuisine, opened in 2012 and a second restaurant, Portofino, is in the works as well.
Built in 1926, this 28-room B&B-style property in upscale Coral Gables -- about a 25-minute drive from the beach -- is a unique departure from the sleek minimalist hotels found just about everywhere else in Miami. Rooms are a bit worn, however, and features are scarce (no pool and no gym). Vivaldino restaurant, serving Peruvian cuisine, opened in 2012 and a second restaurant, Portofino, is in the works as well.
Located in upscale Coral Gables near the University of Miami and the Miracle Mile's shopping and restaurants, the Hyatt Regency has clean, spacious rooms and consistent service, making it a good bet. The fairly large, 5th-floor lap pool bests competitor Westin Colonnade's 2 blocks away.
Located in upscale Coral Gables near the University of Miami and the Miracle Mile's shopping and restaurants, the Hyatt Regency has clean, spacious rooms and consistent service, making it a good bet. The fairly large, 5th-floor lap pool bests competitor Westin Colonnade's 2 blocks away.