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Conrad Miami
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Oddly, the first thing that you're struck by at the Conrad is that the lobby isn't the lobby. Well, actually, you're struck by the fact that to get to the lobby you have to go to....wait for it...the 25th floor. It's an interesting little journey getting around at the Conrad, but to their credit, the hotel itself is sleek and comfortable, and the concierge, should you need his services, speaks eight (eight!) languages. So if you need to find out where a convenience store is in Esperanto, he's your guy.
The esteemed Maria A. suggested that I ask for a non-corner water-facing room, and that's what I did. In addition to the excellent view of the drink that I had from my room, I noticed the number of other waterfront properties nearby. It's a striking if metropolitan melange. Service was terrific and uber friendly, and upon my return back home, they followed up and asked specific questions about what they could do to make my next stay even better. And that I'm considering that option tells me they did plenty right this go round.
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The Conrad Miami was chosen for this business trip strictly because of the location to our office in Miami.
NOTE: It's effen confusing. Especially if you're jet-lagged and sticky with humidity. Now follow me carefully.
You enter through the ground level, which is only the Concierge, and you have to take the elevators UP to the 25th floor.
You check in on the 25th floor, then take another set of elevators DOWN to your room.
Then you want to go grab a bite to eat, so you take the elevator UP to the 25th floor, then take the other elevators DOWN to the ground floor to ask Concierge where to go. Then Concierge doesn't help you much because you can't understand what they're saying and they don't give you a map, just verbal directions.
So you go back UP to your room and order room service. Which was good, but not really what I had in mind for Miami.
Turns out that wasn't such a bad idea because the places that Concierge suggested I go to (Bayside and 10th street) were boring, dark, and rape-conducive. Plus, he said I should take the free Metromover, which I deemed the Metromugger, because it looked like those people movers you used to see at Disneyland, except empty and creepy. Miami is no fun if you're not at the beach.
The hotel was nice, but I didn't appreciate the Concierge sending me places that didn't feel safe via creepy public transportation.
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After being treated with a snobby attitude at the Four Seasons a couple of blocks south of the conrad when I was asking for free wi-fi in the Lobby, I moved to the conrad where the staff at the front desk were extremely nice and attentive. Their lounge/bar on the 25th floor is small but stunning, and with free wi-fi in the lobby area, it is the perfect place for holding business meetings.
I hope to visit more often, hopefully next time I will have more time to take advantage of their daily specials at the bar.
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We've stayed here 3 times over the past year and we have plans to stay here for New Years. Get the corner suite. It's worth it. Big roomy bathrooms. Great views. The staff is friendly & helpful. They do need to put a big sign on the ground floor that makes it clear where you need to go to check in. Would be nice if the pool wasn't on the roof of a separate building or if they would put in a pedestrian overpass to connect the two buildings. Not that big of a deal though.
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What this place may lack in luxury it makes up for in hospitality.
I checked in on a Sunday and after asking for a new room twice (nothing wrong I'm just very picky when it comes to my room) I finally found an amazing room with bay views on a high floor. The front desk never once had anything but the loveliest attitude all the time being accommodating and helpful.
This was just one of those days and I hadn't brought my phone charger again front desk to the rescue. These guys were so nice every time they saw me down there.
After finally getting back to my room I was in need of a midnight snack and settled on some childhood fave, ultra comforting, cookies and milk. I called room service and was informed it would take about 15-20 min since the cookies are baked once someone places an order. They arrived 20 min later hot and chewy and mmm mmm perfect.
Also mmm mmm good? The bath tub and shower.
The Conrad might not be the newest or poshest hotel in Miami but it is NICE, everything and everyone there is just nice. The environment and atmosphere is lovely, simply relaxing and inviting.
Note* The pool is in a separate building across from the entrance.
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7/2/2008
Few people would ever know that inside the Espiritu Santu building there is one of the best hotels… Read more »
I don't remember the last time I had a hotel view this spectacular. Located in the Espiritu Santo building and reconstructed within the last year or so after the hurricane, everything from the moment you step inside the lobby to the moment you walk into your lavish quarters is surrounded in clean, contemporary aesthetics.
Maria and I spent the afternoon working in the lounge space on Level 25 - the huge bay-facing windows (easily at least fifty feet tall) filter in vast amounts of natural light. The view of the glittering water and Key Biscayne make for a phenomenal backdrop and a pleasing target for resting computer-weary eyes.
Although not extremely large, my room had a gorgeous eighteenth floor view, and more excitingly, the lavish bathroom had both a glass-doored shower and a separate bath tub! I haven't taken a real soaking bath in... I don't remember how long. But after the heat and humidity of the day, a few drinks at Badrutts, and an excessive amount of food at La Moon, a good leisurely soak sounded heavenly. So heavenly that I ended up nodding off in the warm water of the tub. Thankfully, I had the foresight to set my alarm just in case!
A couple of notes of concern, though. The main elevators went out of service during or exit and we ended up having to take the service elevators down from Level 25. It wasn't a big deal and the staff handled it extremely professionally, however one expects that the building to be maintained in such a way that you wouldn't encounter an issue like that. Second, and this one is a total pet peeve of mine, even if it doesn't personally affect me: wi-fi access costs an additional ~$15 per day. If you're going to be charging upwards of $200+ a night, you might as well go ahead and bundle in the cost of internet access, especially in this day and age. I'd rather pay $15 extra for my room in advance than get nickel and dimed for basic business services like that. Okay, soapbox moment over.
On the whole, this is a superb place to stay, and I'd be thrilled to hook up another deal here the next time I'm in town. If only I could afford one of those top floor residences in this building!
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This place was great. The hotel staff is extremely friendly and helpful. From valet to the concierage to the front desk, everyone was excellent! The location is a little more to my preference since it's not as noisy as South Beach, but it is still conveniently located to South Beach and other attractions. It has great access to everything.
The room was also excellent. The bed was really comfortable and we never had any problems with needing towels or anything since everything was stocked up appropriately. I loved everything about this place, the location, the staff, and all the amentities that came with it. And on top of it, I don't think you can get bad views from this place, it is in a skyrise and your views are either the downtown lights or the ocean. Can't get any better than that!
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Preferably where we stay when in South Beach...it has a super posh, upscale feel and the views are great. The higher, the better. The bed, can i just say its probably one of the most comfortable hotel beds i've ever slept on...its squishy and soft and as soon as you lay on the bed you are submerged by the feather comforter. Anyways, on to the hotel..it definitely has the whole SOBE feel going for it...white rooms, bold furniture, cabanas...
they definitely give you the VIP treatment from the moment you pull in the place.. its worth the extra $ to stay at this hotel if you're in the area.
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Well, I finally made it to the Happy Hour Event, Elevated Fridays! What a spectacular place. From the moment you walk in, you are taken away by the beauty of the Espiritu Santo building. As you walk towards the elevators, you can't help but look at yourself in the floor to ceiling mirrors. Once inside, you go directly to the 25th Floor, where the Front Desk for the Conrad Hotel is located, along with LVL25 - the bar. I know they have a restauarant up there as well, but not sure if it has a different name (?).
Anyhow, the decor on the 25th Floor is just gorgeous and trendy with a twist of the modern! You step out of the elevators to face the Reservations agents, but you just walk towards your left and you are immediately somewhere else. The hotel begins on the 26th floor, and all hallways of the rooms look down onto the 25th floor. They have an 8 (or more) story atrium beginning on the 25th floor! Its just spectacular, all in glass, WOW.
The view from the balcony outside (yes, there's seating) is phenomenal. One of the best views in Miami... You can see all of Rickenbacker Causeway and Key Biscayne towards your right and then 395 and South Beach to your left. :) Absolutely Stunning and Breath-taking.
They have great $6 drink specials during the happy hour. Otherwise, be prepared to pay - the drinks are PRICEY. I am a scotch/whisky blend girl, and they were charging $18 for each Black on the Rocks, my friend was paid $27 for a Double Captain and Coke (that's the price of a decent meal!!!!), oh and beers were at about $9 a pop.
I did try their appetizers and let me tell you, just delightful! We had the Sushi of the Day (didn't ask what it was, just ate it - and WOW, it was YUMMY!), the Soft Shell Crab Tempura - PHENOMENAL!, and these Churrasco bite things that were just delectable! And since it was my friend's birthday, they made her the most beautiful presentation of a cake ever, with Happy Birthday spelled out in chocolate sauce on a beautiful square, white plate.
I will be posting pics soon, so be sure to see!
Overall... My experience here was great! I will definitely be back. It is a wonderful change in scenery and atmosphere compared to the usual happy hour spots I attend (Monty's anyone?!). I definitely want to stay in the hotel and see what the rooms are like!
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Psst. I've got a secret to tell you.
Wait.
Let's go somewhere. Let's go down.
*stutters*
I forgot... dammit, we're in Miami. Can't go down unless if we wanna drown... Let's go up, and thank god we've got tall buildings going up around here. Let's get to the roof of that one there.
*Whispering*
What? No climbing? Ohh... elevators, well... nice! If it takes us to the top, we'll take it!
*Steps into elevator*
Wait... I thought this building had more than 25 floors? It does? Then why is there only a button for Level 25?
*concierge explains*
Oooh... gotta pay for a room to get to the other floors? ?!*#@ hotels. Fine fine, we'll go to the 25th. But I'm pleading the 5th on what I'm going to do!
*steps out and... silence*
(interruption: speaker is in awe of the view - Best free view in Miami! - as of early 2008)
Screw the 5th. I'm pleading the 25th.
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Note: Enjoy the bar and enjoy the view by sitting outdoor, on Level 25.
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Very Expensive!!! Bagel $7...Cream Cheese $5 Our room was warm, even with the a/c on its coldest setting. The bed was comfortable.
As mentioned in another review, the elevator situation was confusing. Check-in was on the 25th floor
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pretty fabulous inside and not that known. that level 25 is a swank place to meet up with friends.
went here for a dinner meeting, and the catered food was decent. I'm not sure about Atrio, some have told me the food looks better than it is.
nice view at night, very lit during the day
catered food here during events makes it a cool place, though seating can be limited
entrance is kinda like a basement until you get up to 25th
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The style and decor can be described as Modern & Luxurious. The Hotel & Rooms were very clean. The Staff was very helpful and accommodating. All you need to do is ask. =)
Here's an example of how they were very accommodating: I was only staying one night and I really wanted to relax in the pool for a bit, but it was closed (closes at sunset). I asked if I could use the pool because I saw there were still some people there. No questions asked, they immediately called for a security guard to escort me to the pool so that I can be let in the locked doors. I was the last one to leave and got to enjoy the entire premise alone. I had the view of the hotel in front of me, moon & stars above me, a light breeze that greeted me, and the sound of palm leaves rustling beside me. Ahh...It was an unforgettable, relaxing, and blissful experience.
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It's inside the coolest looking building in the Brickell. The lobby of the Conrad gives quite the impression; with its high celiings of glass reaching up about 8 stories up. I went to Atrio for Miami Spice and had a very nice time eatting food that melts away your worries. When seated we were giving an potato chive and almond cheesecake bite, it was a savory snack before the meal complements of the Chef. I started out with the steak strip salad, a bowl of steak with seared onions along with a balsamic tomato salad. Giving me the option to have steak as a salad is great gets my mouth watering right out of the gate. After that I had pork loin plate with pork belly which was phenominal & for dessert had a cafe con leche mousse, with cookies and cream ice cream along with some chocolate covered esspresso beans. The meal was very balanced and afterwards I would recommend having a glass of champagne out on the balcony.
Overall I would only go for the Miami Spice deal or to have some cocktails with friends.
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Despite it's deceptive office building type setting, this is a great hotel! Amazing views from the guest rooms which are bright, modern, and super comfortable - great beds. Level 25 is hip and def. has a beautiful people crowd. Service is top, food quality is great. Did not get to indulge in the spa, but it looks great. The elevator situation is a bit confusing -- you need to go to 25 to get anywhere, then take another elevator.... despite that, this is a great hotel and I look forward to visiting again -- we did a group meeting here and would not question to come back. (Except for the fact that United does not fly direct to Miami, but that is another story!) The hang over brunch sounds like a good thing!
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haven't stayed here, but went for happy hour on a friday at Level 25. awesome views of the city and key biscayne... good drinks and really nice staff. appetizers were really good too.
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