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One of the best experiences ever! It's 24 hour heated pool alone is worth at least half of what you'll pay ! :) Aah the bliss, to relax in one of the cabanas. The staff was super friendly and efficient, and really cheerful all the time. Must be the sunshine :)
The rooms were great too. Loved the ocean view we had from our room, and the in-room dining cuisine had some great options. This hotel is where I'll be staying again the next time I go back to South beach.
Great Hotel, Great Pool, Great Shopping, Great Food, Great Nightlife....I take that back, the BEST Nightlife.
I'm planning my bachelorette party to be in Miami, just because I had such a great time when work sent me there. Loews did not disappoint.
We even had dinner at Emeril's which was fabulous, of course...
Then partied it up at South Beach, which is literally a 5 min. walk down the beach.
I even went jet skiing for the first time, a few steps away from the hotel's pool. Amazing.... This hotel is awesome!
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Like my fellow brethren JJ of Good Times says....IT'S DYNO-MITE!!!
Loews is probably one of the better hotels in South Beach. Just got back from Miami two days ago and I already miss it. The hotel was awesome. Staff was friendly, room was spacious, decor was nothing spectacular, however the food served here was pretty damn good for hotel cuisine.
Lowes also gets a 5 star rating on location. The hotel is a block away from Lincoln Street, which houses a number of good restaurants, hookah cafes, and cool bars. Plus, the hotel is situated right in front of the illustrious South Beach.
As for additional amenities, the pool is open 24 hours. Saturday night's the hotel plays movies pool side on a huge jumbo screen. The hotel offers massages and has a pretty decent size gym. You definitely must go. It's definitely worth it.
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A group of my lady friends and I stayed at the Loews Miami Beach for a bachelorette party a few weekends ago. We stayed in the Presidential suite, which has a gym, wrap-around terrace, office, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a fully stocked library (just in case you want to read Gulliver's Travels while you're downing tequila). The staff at this hotel are amazing. Truly the most friendly hotel staff I've ever met. The waiter at the cabanas by the pool didn't disturb me when I was passed out on the chaiz lounge after a heavy night of drinking. He even asked my friends if I'd had a rough night! Seriously though, if you want to experience the glitz, glam and everything in between that south beach has to offer, do yourself a favor and stay at this hotel.
Oh, and the hotel is being completely re-done, so rates are really low right now. Get on that while you can.
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The staff here was GREAT... the bartender I chopped it up w/ everyday was extremely FRIENDLY... and the pool is freakin 24 hrs! If that doesn't scream STAY HERE, I dunno what does. The hotel itself is really nice. Yea, the food and drinks are pricey, but that's just the norm in Miami. The restrooms by the pool were clean, and the hotel has direct beach-access. I guess Loews is undergoing construction which is why we got it at such a low rate, but I couldn't even tell you where the construction is taking place. It seems like every room had a great view of the beach, and did I mention the pool is open 24 hrs? Haha.
When my girl and I were at the pool one evening, we were trying to clean up our area before we left. (They have glass jugs of ice cold pineapple and cucumber water by the pool.) My friend was about to reach down to grab a cup when one of the workers bent down to get it and said, "It's okay, I got it. You're on vacation!"
I love you, man.
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On this summer I spent one day of relaxing time at Elemis Spa in Loews hotel, South Beach.
Location is a privilege. Less than a block from the beach and also from the famous Lincoln Road.
The staff was frendly and clear explaining me all the massage treatments they offer. Prices are acceptable and not really expensive.
I've got the best massage I ever had in my life. The therapist was very good and skilled during the entire session, tremendous pressure and amazing hands. I recomend him to anyone looking for the perfect massage. It was an experience to never forget. His name is Riberto.
I really enjoyed my time there.
This is hands down my fav hotel in Miami. Probably one of my fav hotels in the US.
Service is always great, location amazing, staff friendly, and the pool....If you are a celeb watcher, keep your eyes open, as the pretty people frequent this hot spot as well.
They are undergoing a HUGE renovation right now, so summer rates are CRAZY low. If you are looking for a getaway, they are running about $150 ish per night. There is minor construction noise if you are a late sleeper (I am) but I just moved down to the pool :)
Make sure you get a room overlooking or with a beach view. They are really wonderful.
The only negative mark I have is that you need to watch your bill closely. I had a client that upon check in was charged for a few dinners and rounds of drinks...wasn't his group. Someone got ahold of a receipt and forged some stuff. Better to take care of any issues before you check out, because the front desk staff is always swamped, and they will try to brush you off and make you call when you get home.
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We just stayed at Loews for the first time and had a great time. This hotel is like a resort - beautiful lime stone, fountains, palms, a large turquoise pool area were they serve fantastic drinks from Nautilus and it is right on the beach! The hotel provides you with towels even for the beach so you don't need to bring your own. Staying here is really convenient - it is a block away from Lincoln road and many stores and restaurants and even a Walgreens and a CVS are in the walking distance, also you can leave your hotel room in nothing but a bathing suit so no worries about tagging your belonging with you to the beach.
They have a spa and several restaurants. We tried Emeril's and thought it was pretty good. The service staff are very friendly and nice. We had a fantastic time staying there, granted there was a demonstration ongoing outside of the hotel by the cleaning workers, at first we were a little afraid to walk by them, but then realized that they are peaceful, however noisy, demonstrators so it wasn't really a problem.
We would definitely stay here again.
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When I come to South Beach, this is the only place that I stay and although I was there a couple of weeks ago during the rennovation, they still had great service so I have already planned my 30th birthday bash there complete with cabanas! I love the Loews as it is central to all my favorite places in the area whether it's shops, eateries, local hotel bars and more. The rooms are cozy and I love my ocean view.
As I love laying out, when you're by the pool you have access to water that sits in large containers that include strawberries, cherries and oranges for a fragrant taste. If you forgot or need more tanning oil or Evian mist, they have this too! Of course, they also pass around smoothie, frozen fruit samples, etc as you lay out during the day. You also have easy access to the beach and if you go back to the lobby they have various seasonal juices in the lobby to enjoy.
At the end of the day, they're about pampering you and making sure that every need is taken care of down to the smallest detail. I love the fact that on my recent trip, we did a girls getaway and they included chocolates and various liqueurs so that we can enjoy our weekend. This is definitely a must and one that is worth saving up for as well.
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Definitely a beautiful hotel.. Always a great time.. The rooms are clean and the service is amazing from the restaurants to room service to the pool.
They bring you frozen grapes and cool hand towels while you are roasting at the pool!!
it's only a cab ride or a long walk away from all the hot spots. I think its a great place for a gals vaca, guys vaca or family!
I had an AMAZING time staying in this hotel. The staff treated us like royalty, and were super friendly! We were right in the middle of the strip, which was perfect. The amenities were beautiful. The presidential suite is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
Only downside is you have to pay to use the fitness center and to partake in the fitness classes.
Stayed here as part of a half-business/half-pleasure trip in April 2008. The service was great (as to be expected by a top-notch hotel) but the room was absolutely nothing special.
Location is absolutely 10 out of 10 though - I mean you are steps to South Beach and in the heart of the best shopping/restaurants in Miami.
I'd recommend Emeril's for dinner - they cook a mean rabbit.
The reason for my 4 stars is that I can't imagine paying the list rate of $750/night for the room we stayed in (I had a corporate rate of $250/night)
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Before 9/11 when I lived in NYC and had to get out of town, Miami/SoBe was one of my favorite destinations. It was a direct flight after a short cab ride and I could go at the last minute or plan in it advance and look forward to a nice extended weekend on the sand. Loews Miami beach was my choice accommodation for several reasons: I was not anorexically skinny enough for the Delano, the Loews had a frequent guest program and they let me bring my little 6 lb dog Widgie the National Jetsetter with me. I was always treated well, the room was clean, I would get upgrades to the swanky top floor suites and they were super nice to my little furry friend. The beach was beautiful, the pool cool and refreshing and the a.c. rampant. All good things. The hotel is located well so going to Lincoln Road, Ocean Avenue or even into Miami proper was facile. I have not been back for a bit but hope that when I am in Miami next, I find it as good as in my memory of my many stays there.
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This is my happy place. The staff's amazing! They are so friendly and helpful. The door is always opened for you upon entering and exiting the Hotel. You are addressed by your name. The gift shop, bar and restaurants are five star. I love/love the pool area and service. Frozen grapes at 3:00 p.m. everyday! You don't ever have to leave the Hotel.....I love the Loews in South Beach!
Stayed here with a group of girls for a bachelorette party weekend and had a decent experience. The hotel grounds are nice, particularly the pool area where the staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is also in a great location--walking distance from several restaurants/cafes, bars, a 24-hour drugstore and shops.
If you're planning a group trip (e.g., bachelor/bachelorette party), I'd recommend booking the three-room suite on the 4th floor. If you order extra cots, you can easily sleep around 12-15 people in the entire place if you're cool with doubling-up in the queen size beds.
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I stayed a few years back.
Great location beautiful lobby.
The pool area is great and the staff accommodating.
The beds were so comfortable and the atmosphere was very nice.
As a former meeting planner, I went into this hotel with a corporate eye. With meetings, it's all about service, cleanliness, originality, and location. This hotel has it all and I could not recommend it higher.
Service - The best I've ever had. Granted, I was mainly dealing with VIP services and the meeting staff -- but these people were professional through and through. They made their extreme efforts look...well... effortless. Everyone had a smile on their face...all the time. When asked about the places the locals go to eat, they pointed me in the right direction (Puerto Sagua, a nice 15-minute walk away). They made all my meeting dreams come true and made me look great in the process.
Cleanliness - SPOTLESS throughout: the restaurants, rooms, ballrooms, pool area, everywhere
Originality - The menus were not the norm, breakfasts had cool Cuban specialties and fresh juice blends (yum). The banquet menus were also full of great new food items for your meetings -- PLUS the dress up a buffet line like nothing I've ever seen: flamingos, asian umbrellas, wild animals, all very South Beach and all really cool.
Location - Well, it's beach front and you can't get much better than that. Just a short walk out the back exit of the pool takes you to a walkway that is the back border of the sand. It's a fantastic. Also close-by is the shopping and eating mecca of Lincoln Ave. People-watching at it's best (which one of those blondes is Paris Hilton with her teeny dog? There are so many!). And for the record, there is more plastic surgery here than in Beverly Hills, eek!
I stayed in the Deluxe Rotunda room, with a huge wall of windows looking out onto the city with a partial ocean view. Fantastic. I was also lucky enough to spend some time in the Presidential Suite - a two-story huge room with the best rooftop view in Miami.
This isn't an inexpensive hotel, and it may not have the history as some of the art deco places in the area, but I truly adore it...
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I'm not even sure where to begin my rant of frustration with Loews. This hotel gets 2 stars because the beds are super comfy and its pool and beach areas are fantastic, however their customer service and organization is more chaotic than Miami's hurricane season.
When we checked in, our midget front desk clerk couldn't find our reservation. Since we had confirmed our stay a week prior to arriving, we knew it was some negligence on the clerk's side. When she stood behind her counter, mute with no life behind her eyes, absolutely no action was started to fix this little glitch. After an awkward silence, we had to prompt this little genius to get a manager, or anyone else who knew how to do more than hit "enter" on her computer's keyboard. She disappeared. Not to get a manager or colleague for help - she just disappeared.
To make a long story short, 20 minutes later, a slightly more competent clerk easily found our reservation, plus the "good" news that on our 3rd night our king rotunda suite would be upgraded to an ocean view suite - with balcony! She also offered the hotel bell service to transfer our belongings.
Two days later, when it came time to switch to our "upgrade" room, we had to wait downstairs after a long afternoon of boating in wet swimsuits at the front desk for another vapid and vacant clerk to figure out how to activate our room key. She assured us our dry clothes and all other possessions would be waiting for us in the room.
When we finally entered our upgraded "suite", we weren't sure if we should be more alarmed that none of our belongings were anywhere to be found, or that there was an unexplained hospital bed cart in the corner, or that our ocean view balcony required craning your neck above and beyond a nasty parking garage directly facing our suite to actually see ocean. It was also attached to a bedroom 1/4 of the size of my first NYC studio apartment. After 2 hours of frantic phone calls searching for our luggage and frequent refusals by the manager to actually act as a manager, we were transfered back to an average room. By that point we had missed our dinner reservations and were too exhausted to enjoy our last night in Miami. Oh- and by the way - Emeril's restaurant blows.
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I thought this hotel was OK. Stayed here for a friend's 30Th birthday party. The hotel is just way too big for my taste and there are so many more nice places to stay in South Beach. I mean the hotel has 790 rooms, including 57 suites of which I did NOT stay in, with views of the city, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean(nice). One hundred of these rooms are located in the refurbished St. Moritz Hotel, a landmark building originally constructed in 1939 that rests adjacent to the hotel's brand-new, 18-story tower. The tower houses the majority of the rooms and suites. You can choose between the Art Deco style of the St. Moritz or more contemporary-styled quarters at the main tower. We stayed in the main tower. Did not eat here so I could not tell you whether the food is good here or not.
UPDATE!!
Have not been able to go here yet but there is an Elemis Spa that was added! At $12 million, the 18,000- square-foot Elemis Spa due to debut in Summer of 2007. From celebrity desired treatments including Lonithermie Cellulite Reduction to Cupping, Elemis Spa treatments and products will make every guest feel like an "A-lister." Visitors of the Art Deco inspired Elemis Spa will sample culinary creations from Chef Emeril Lagasse's first-ever Spa Menu. The spa will include 15 treatment rooms with views of the posh pool or glittering Atlantic Ocean as well as a sun deck that overlooks the beach. NICE! This is a reason to like this hotel more!
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The whole time I was there I could hear the theme music for Miami Vice in my mind...
OK, not so, but let me say this hotel is a great place. Great location on the beach, room not too big considering had a room upgrade, but top floor oceanfront views are incredible. There is something way cool about laying on your hotel bed and seeing the brilliant aqua sea while your head is still on the pillow.
Hotel amenities are great - pool is great, food, meeting space service -- all great! I was there for a conference , but I can tell you that the beach access and services on the beach are also "great" ok, getting redundant.
Let me say, I wanna go back and sit on the beach drinking the Miami Express. Yes, that's the drink you want on the beach.
Just got back from South Beach. The hotel was great - beautiful, great location a block from Lincoln Rd, friendly staff. Pricey but everything in South Beach is. This hotel has a fabulous pool and doesn't have the thumping club in it that some of the hotels do which was a plus for us. The food at Preston's was good (although the breakfast buffet was nothing special for $35/pp). Nice service on the comfy couches and chairs out on the patio. They brought cheese, almonds and olives with drinks. The room was spacious, large bathroom and nice bathrobes. We saw a few celebs - Calvin Klein lunching on Lincoln Rd., Padma from Top Chef doing a photo shoot on Ocean Drive, Frankie from Make me a Supermodel in a surf shop and Charles Barkley was on our flight home!
i ve stayed at the Loews in November 2008. The hotel was nice but nothing extra ordinary!! The location was very good, the main lobby and areas were nice but the rooms were not that special! I mean that i was expecting something better for all the money we gave!!! anyways my biggest problem is that i forgot my camera in the taxi that was arranged from the htl to take me to the airport. i know this is my mistake but how come they couldn't locate the taxi that they booked for me??? I hope that the guy who has my camera won't enjoy it for long!!
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When i stayed here i truly did enjoy the hotel. Valet was fast. Check in was efficient and quick. The suite was great! ;) Very spacious and clean. Art deco decor. I especially loved the large bathroom space. The view of the ocean was romantic and private. I liked the layout in the back. (Although there were some homeless people laying out by the ocean at night). Still, it was romantic, clean, and safe. The pool and walking area, in the back, were lush with trees, plants, and flowers.
Would return again.
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Oh wow. I love this hotel. I love the rooms. I love the staff. I love feeling like someone important.
The beds were so comfortable. One time I stayed I had an ocean view, the other time a city view. And I was not disappointed either time.
I love the pool area. I love the walkway to the pool.
My dream was to get married in the main ballroom with ceiling to floor windows overlooking the ocean... But we chose a cruise instead.
But, I can't wait to have another opportunity to stay at this hotel. And it's right in the heart of things on South Beach.
When I looked for hotels in Miami I had a few things in mind. 1. Centrally located 2. Four stars or more 3. Beach access/nice pool. Loews delivers on all three. We were able to walk to all of the clubs/restaurants/shopping and only had to take the cab once to get to Taverna Opa (highly recommended). The rooms are small but the beds are comfy. Their pool service is amazing. They lay out fresh towels for you when you get down to the area, find you umbrellas if you so desire, bring you frozen grapes/chilled towels, buckets of ice to keep everything cool and anything off the menu in an efficient manner.
They don't get the fifth star for not having any appealing restaurants (in my mind) and lack of fun bar/lounge area. Doesn't remind you of being in South Beach like the Delano or Shore Club.
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The nicest Modern Style hotel I have ever stayed in. Great Location in the Middle of South Beach. Nearly Impossible to get in when any event is in Miami so either Cash up or get comfy with a celebrity.
It is directly on the beach and has one of the best 360 views of the city. If you just want to gave out to the ocean stay in the main tower but if you wanna see some of the most beautiful people try to get a suite overlooking the pool. I stayed there twice for Memorial Day weekend and it is the center of the festivities.
Valet is the quickest I've ever seen and security is tight, so if you don't have a key you are not getting on the premises. Every one is nice and friendly.
For food it is actually linked to Emerils restaurant so exspect to be full all day, and since its linked you can charge everything to the room so all you need to walk around with is a ID and your room card.
welcome to south beach! the hotel itself is standard (feels recently renovated), nothing spectacular, but its prime location makes up for it.
location - right ON the beach and between lincoln and espanola
rooms - clean, flat-panel TV with real high definition. make sure to request for a room with a balcony overlooking the beach. not a bad way to wake up to the sunrise :)
gym - there is a $10 gym fee that gives you access to their state-of-the-art cardio equipment, steam room, and jacuzzi. you can connect your iPod directly to the treadmill for it to control and display your playlists. if you want to pass on the gym fee, go for a run on the sidewalk/boardwalk along the beach. try to go in the morning to avoid the excessive humidity, heat, and crowds of the afternoon. be aware that there are a lot of homeless people on the beach, sidewalk, and boardwalk in the early mornings.
extended area - don't walk around by yourself at night...seriously. even though you're in a "nice" part of miami...it is shady
airport - 25-30 minutes from MIA
pool - very nice
security - the exits to the beach from the pool area are gated and can only be accessed with your room card
misc - there is a second round of housekeeping every evening around 6:00pm to check if you need any additional toiletries. additionally, they ask you if you want any mints. haha random.
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Have stayed here several times. The pool area is great and the service out there very good. Who doesn't love frozen grapes delivered to their chair? Would you like an Evian Mist? Why no, but thank you for asking.
Oddly enough, while they've improved the club-like feelings around the pool, service and room amenities are not so great. They seem to be in the midst of a room refresh, so some rooms had flat-panel TVs and some didn't. There was some new furniture, but some things felt worn. The fridge in my mini bar had a decorative panel missing that left a depressing metal door with glue residue on it. In the bath, the fitting around the shower head was loose and hung away from the wall. Housekeeping was slow to make up rooms during the day and then returned frighteningly early (5:30!) to do turn-down service, which spoils the charm of returning from dinner or a night out to find their attractive philodendron leaves, orchid blossoms and really yummy mints on the pillows.
In general, the staff is friendly and service in the restaurants and at the pool terrific, but they need to get back to where they were a couple of years ago when the rooms felt fresh and luxurious, especially at their price point.
Great location- beautiful lobby-reasonably priced- nice pool (could be a little more exciting)- but overall a refreshing place to stay because it is not your standard contemporary south beach decor. More of a family hotel.
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I experimented with group sex here once. The beds were big and comfortable. Stunning views. Big hot tub and nice pool area, for apres...yeah um nevermind.
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doing an extended stay here on business, which is sort of surreal, but so far so good. Bartenders and other staff are helpfl and seem to recognize me, room a bit small but otherwise quite comfy, great bathroom, good mattress. The hotel, beach, pool is just peachy but not sure if worth the coin if my company wasn't footing the bill. Some nice lookg properties near here that may be more intimate and affordable.
probably one of the best hotels to stay at on business. i had a great ocean view room, the beds were outstanding, and i would go back in a heartbeat!!
on the company dime, of course!
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Comfy modern, home style
This was a nice hotel. The best thing about this hotel is the pool and it's location.
Great place to stay in South Beach. The top floor room I got had incredible views of the ocean, a flat panel TV, incredibly comfy beds, and a lot of space. And turn down service gave us different candies every night! That's the way to really win my heart. I also loved the pool area, where the staff was incredibly helpful, and the location, just blocks away from the start of Lincoln Ave's pedestrian shopping mall or the start of Ocean Drive's people-watching scene.
Miami Beach, FL
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