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Ritz-Carlton South Beach
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1 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 276-4000
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 276-4000
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29 reviews for Ritz-Carlton South Beach
In no way do I resemble Gisele Bundchen (although my current crush DOES resemble an aging Tom Brady) yet the staff at the Ritz Carlton South Beach treated me like a super model from the moment we drove up until the last sweet good-bye.
I felt like a pampered vamp; my prima donna instincts kicked in and I took full advantage of the entire experience. This is a lifestyle I could easily embrace. Our original room was not ready when we arrived, so we were instantly bumped up to a two room suite with a balcony, overlooking the ocean. It had everything we needed and then some. Luxury robes, gorgeous linens, perfect lighting, a CD player and more. Just perfection.
We spent many happy hours in the Lapidus Lounge where they offer incredible drinks, sushi and a brilliant bistro menu. (Pizza, wings, burgers are delicious and beautifully presented.) Cocktails by the pool will have you starry eyed. Sangria and a great pina colada were personal favorites. On the Beach Club menu were all kinds of tapas, kebabs and salads, fresh fruit and local specialties.You will not be hungry here.
You must take time for the spa where you enter a sanctuary of calm stillness and are embraced by a professional staff who offer anything you could possibly desire. I am still feeling relaxed from my reflexology massage. The fitness center is open day and night, perfect for a little workout before you start your busy day at the beach or exploring the area. (Despite eating and drinking all week, I actually lost a few pounds while I was here....How did that happen?)
I can not say enough about the staff. We stayed for a week and during that time, we were consistently impressed with the polite and gracious people who work here. We needed some laundry done quickly- no problem. A sewing kit- they repaired it for us. Room service was quick but is they were going to be 5 minutes late, they let you know. We wanted to charter a boat for a day. They had suggestions and took care of the whole thing. This is a place where professionalism rules.
Yes, it is expensive. But live it up a little. Next time you feel like being a celebrity, call the Ritz. You will start feeling like a cover girl yourself. (Or Tom Brady, of course.) Nothing wrong with that.
I had the most incredible Sunday Brunch experience while staying at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. For the extravagant price of $85 per person, I was cheerfully greeted by a server upon being sat at that restaurant who offered to take me on a guided tour of the expansive buffet spread. She offered a personal orientation to the made-to-order waffles and pancakes, raw bar, caviar bar with shots of Grey Goose, the meats and cheeses bar, sushi and saki bar, Bloody Mary bar, and dessert station.
Amidst the elegance of culinary decadence, a jazz ensemble performed. The musicians began a 10 minute jam session on a peculiarly familiar song... "Suicide is Painless", better known as the theme from M*A*S*H.
Initially, I was amused by the fact that the band was jamming on the song from the 4077. But the greatest amusement came from the knowledge that most people enjoying breakfast had no idea of the morbid tale that this song's lyrics told:
The only way to win is cheat
And lay it down before I'm beat
and to another give my seat
for that's the only painless feat.
Cause suicide is painless
it brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.
...and you can do the same thing if you please.
WOW! A-MAY-ZING!
This hotel was absolutely amazing. The BEST frozen mojitos, I had a beautiful room with a full ocean view (free upgrade), BEST service ever, awesome food and room service and they would call me afterward to ask how the service was- hello? can we please say top of the line customer service!?
When I first arrived, they greeted me by name, as if they had been expecting me and I was a welcomed guest. The gym was free, great spa, went to their private beach area, tanning butlers, young friendly waiters, and restaurants/shops very close.
Overall, I can not recommend a better hotel in South Beach. If you want a lavish and amazing hotel- the price is worth it!!
Wow! This place was just...WOW! The service was amazing...from handling the luggage, to recommending places to dine and dance, to giving VIP passes to local clubs, to sending up free waters and extra chocolates, to setting up free lounge chairs for us on the beach. Top notch.
The location was perfect. It was right on the beach (a secluded, seemingly private beach) and a very short walk from everything else. Restaurants and nightclubs were all within a 5-10 minute walk. The cafe overlooking the beach was stellar, as well, in case you don't feel like walking.
The hotel was absolutely beautiful. The bathroom was enormous, the bed was unbelievably comfortable, and our room opened up to the pool area...in fact, we were able to walk from our patio door straight into the pool! Ahhh, it was so relaxing.
Staying here isn't cheap. But, it is WELL worth it. You may live like a pauper tomorrow, but you'll feel like a king today! :)
Living in Miami, one naturally attends many green card weddings. They are not held here. But you can take romantical pictures on the path in front of the hotel and that's what is important, right? I love the little cafe by the beach. Great for people watching. The food is what it is.
I do love it here. I know this does not sound like a rave but it is. This hotel is beautiful, with an incredible lobby. The staff is very friendly and attentive. You do not feel like the parent company, Marriot, is looking over your shoulder. The lounge that is reserved for concierge level guests, which serves horduerves and appetizers, is stellar. You feel like you are being pampered on a cruise ship. Great place.
I managed to be pardoned of all my sins, because I was able to get a night here for $125 recently. Don't mind if I do!
The cons:
-Mandatory valet parking, that costs $36 per day. Really? Is that necessary?
-Heated pool. Honestly South Beach? Do your pools REALLY need to be heated? It's only 96 degrees with 89% humidity outside. God forbid we have a refreshing pool dip.
-$20 pina colada, are you freaking kidding me?!
The pros:
-Amazing service
-Gorgeous rooms with even better bathrooms
-bvlgari products in said gorgeous bathrooms
-Fantastic pool scene complete with tanning butler
-Awesome, awesome, awesome beach chair/umbrella setup. One of the best I've seen.
-I have to mention the service again, because it was stellar
-A tanning butler, are you freaking kidding me?!! And a hot as hell one to boot!
-Location
I was treated like a princess, and I loved every minute of it.
Had the pleasure of spending a day here for a conference and would happily come back for a vacation stay.
- Exceptional service from every employee
- Reasonable price for a Ritz at $200 per night
- Nicely appointed room, though mine was on a low floor and had no view... so I'd put the room itself in the 3.5 star category
- Tasty room service breakfast and food served at the conference (suggestion though: would love to have seen some Cuban food options)
- Gorgeous pool area and beach access
This is the place to go to for a good brunch. The beach is your backyard and the ambience is relaxed. Nothing like your SoBe annoying crowd. The buffet is the way to go. Champagne, fruits, breads, chef for eggs, cold cuts, potato, everything you can imagine for breakfast is there and it's made well.
We were there this past weekend, and although little chilly we had a wonderful time - AGAIN! I can't imagine not enjoying this hotel thoroughly since the staff is so incredible.
We had lunch at the DeLido, down by the beach (some great people watching there) - very good service and dishes served. Dessert was even better - try the flourless chocolate cake with pomegranate ice cream - yum! Oh - try the Prosecco here if you like it ... pretty reasonable in price and big in taste.
The spa wasn't too crowded - had massages and facials and both of us enjoyed each. Again, therapists were excellent and very professional and the spa attendants were with there when you needed something.
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9/4/2008
Just returned from a long Labor Day weekend and Ritz SoBE rocks!
Everything you could ever hope for… Read more »
Any and every person who attends Sunday brunch will need to answer to St Peter at the gates of heaven for their glutinous sin committed here.
Be sure to starve yourself for a good 12 hours of before coming because you will need the room. The have 7 different stations filled with any delicious delight you could ask for.
1) The seafood station with crab legs (already split for you so you don't have to have any pause in stuffing yourself), shrimp, and oysters, salmon etc. etc. etc.
2) Fine cheese and meats station
3) Carvery station offering several different types of meat and sauces
4) Caviar station that had 3 different types of caviar and vodka shots!
5) Gourmet station: I guess this changes every week but I was there for risotto and some other fancy bite of food that I cannot remember
6) Sushi station
7) A hallway of deserts... they had at least 10 different types of deserts from panna cottas, pies, pastries, and my personal favorite a jello-shot style Irish car bomb.
Oh and if all that is not enough, they also include mimosas, champagne, and bloody marys. Needless to say you will be fat and drunk by the time this event is over. Make sure you have no other plans for Sunday.
Impeccable service. They really take care of you as their customer. I loved how they walk you over to a lounge chair next to the pool and pull over the towel-which they do at the beach too. Most of the time most of the employees are working hard to make sure that you are well taken care of The bar area is also nice and it is true their mojitos are unbeatable.
The location of this hotel can't be beat either. The beach in the backdrop and you can walk down on Lncoln Road and it is close to Ocean Drive.
The reason I knocked one star off was because one of the days we waited by the pool for a while and signaled someone so we can order drinks but it took them a while to get there. Also, there servers for breakfast were okay. I expected better.
I stood at this hotel for 4 days this past July. It is a 5 star hotel, one of the best I have ever stood at. Watch out though, this place can be very expensive. I believe I paid $23 for room service pancakes. Granted they were good pancakes but that's crazy. But when you go to Miami you have to be willing to spend money as this is one of the most expensive cities in the U.S.
The hotel is beautiful. The lobby is lightly dimmed and very modern. I'm not use to all the niceness (I'm from NYC- What'd you expect?) but the workers are there for your every need. Not a single rude person or exchange. The food in the hotel is really good. Nice setting in the restaurants but like I said before, the prices are high.
The Ritz is in a great place. Right on the beach and even though my view was considered a "partial ocean view" I saw the whole beach. I even had a nice terrace which was great. The room was very spacious with a classy bathroom. The king size bed was amazing, everyone should have one.
You get treated like royalty at the Ritz. This place also features a spa, gym, huge pool, hot tub, and a few bars. Great hotel and in the end it's worth every penny.
Was in South Beach for the day and spent a quality hour or so in the spa. The shop is kind of small, but they have really nice lingerie and lotions/soaps.
The spa itself is kind of small, but has everything you need to enjoy yourself and relax before heading out on the town. The steam room and showers were wonderful, and I especially enjoyed the cucumber slices and cold moist towels for your face to really mellow me out.
I was disappointed that in the vanity area they didn't have combs or deodorant. Both necessary items if you are going somewhere straight from the spa. My hair was a little tangly, but it smelled good : )
Overall a great experience, I can't complain. I definitely came out refreshed and glowing, and ready to take on South Beach!
It is a strange phenomenon that when you live in a place for 18 years, you don't ever stay in a hotel there. Actually it's not strange at all really, why would you stay in a hotel when you live there? But, as such when I went down to Miami for my sister's wedding at the Ritz on Saturday, it was the first time I actually stayed in a hotel on South Beach.
My room was fairly standard as far as nice hotel rooms go - it was definitely on the lower end, view of the street, smallish. But the beds were comfy and the bathroom was the size of my studio in New York (not exaggerating). On the higher end, we checked out the Bridal suite my sister was staying in - good lord! It was like 12 rooms!
The ceremony was beautiful - they did it outside on the pool level overlooking the ocean. The weather held, and it was a perfect, breezy Miami winter night. The scene took my breath away. We ate at the hotel restaurant one morning for breakfast, and sadly it didn't blow me away, however, the food at the wedding and reception was phenomenal - the Ritz makes you use their caterer, but they were top notch. The staff was always courteous and expedient.
Really 4.5, but I'll round up for the experience. And now I have a brother in law. Weird.
We found this hotel acceptable, but it is not extraordinary in any way and I'd suggest trying another luxury property before this one in Miami. General thoughts:
1) Mixed service throughout the hotel. In every part (front desk, rooms, and restaurants) we had some helpful people but also some poorly trained personnel.
2) I ordered some ceviche at the bar by the pool and thought that it was very uninspired fare served by a poorly trained waiter who didn't know the bar very well.
3) The rooms are really unimpressive. It is obvious that Ritz Carlton took over management of this property that must have formerly been some other hotel. Our room had very poor materials and weak attention to detail. For example, there was only one electrical outlet in the entire room to charge electronics and that sole outlet was not working so we had to charge in the bathroom.
I think Ritz Carlton is diminishing their brand reputation by having such a varied set of hotel experiences worldwide.
If you are a working class citizen like me, you can only enjoy the Ritz a few ways:
1. Pretend all your cash is Monopoly money.
2. Charge everything to your room so you don't have to deal with insignificant charges like $16 drinks and $15 umbrella rentals.
3. Believe wholeheartedly you deserve each and every excess life has to offer.
4. Find a sugar daddy to pay for it all.
I don't look good enough in a thong for #4, I am too practical for #3, I am not afflicted with color blindness for #1, so that left me with #2. I had a most relaxing and luxurious weekend at the Ritz that I can almost wholly attribute to my denial that I was actually spending any money on my indulgences. I mean, why stay at the Ritz if you are not prepared to fork over insane amounts for everyday conveniences like breakfast or a Tanning Butler? And why bother thinking about it?
Yes, the Ritz-South Beach employs a tanning butler. His name is Malcolm and he shaves his muscular thighs while flossin' Jean-Paul Gaultier hot pants and toting his key to success - his tool belt full of tanning products. He is the only complimentary thing at the Ritz and he might be the most priceless.
Along with Malcolm, the service we had from everyone was incredible and all the employees were so well-mannered I almost felt like tipping $5 when they simply said hello. If you want to treat yourself: Do it right, do it in South Beach, and do it at the Ritz.
So my first South Beach experience was a business trip, and we stayed here for a night (before we had to be moved somewhere cheaper.)
Anyhow, I didn't get to experience much of the "hotel" atmosphere, but a coworker and I rented out a conference room and used it to stage a technology refresh for the remote staff of our company.
The service was absolutely amazing. Anything we asked for - round table, weird tablecloth, more chairs, faster internet - was taken care of immediately. I have never seen service as good as this place - they were constantly checking on us and took initiative to ensure we were happy.
When we had finally packed three giant boxes full of computer equipment to be shipped back to California, we simply gave them a FedEx account number and their staff sealed, addressed, and took care of everything. Sounds simple, right? Most hotels wouldn't give you the time of day for that kind of thing - but they summoned a small crew to make sure our every need was met and I must say, they were all met.
We really had a good time at the Ritz.
We were here during summer 2006 for my birthday and we had a wonderful stay. The pool area is nice and the hotel is right on the beach. The only drawback is that depending on where your room is, the pool area can be kind of loud and you'll hear the noise so I'd keep that in mind when planning your stay.
The spa here was quite good. Definitely one of the better hotel spas I've been to recently.
The concierge made our stay very special and even gave us a complimentary bottle of champagne with a hand written birthday card for me. The little things truly do make a difference.
I didn't know about Yelp at the time, so the review is overdue. All in all, I recommend it.
Ok, I don't know a thing about the rooms, so, this review is about brunch, general ambiance, and the spa.
The hotel interior is like a very high class cruise ship (and all that implies). Lots of creatively warped and colored glass, flooring, and wood panelling.
They have a great spa*, a lovely pool/restaurant dining area, and a hidden little restaurant below the overhang of the courtyard onto the beachwalk. That restaurant was light fare with a great view. The courtyard/pool area is a bit awkward to navigate, and the rooms do appear to face it, this is at the back of the hotel, facing the ocean. I wasn't staying there so I dunno how that affects nightly residents.
BRUNCH
Expansive, creative, indulgent, and loooong. So much food and good conversation, and it was worth it. Great food, great buffet. Alas, you have to sit inside with the pretentious dressed people, or sit outside with the pretentious undressed poolbathers. We managed.
I should note they have a KIDS' mini buffet! Yes! PB&J sammiches, corndogs, mac and cheese, chocolate chip cookies, a lot of adults were over there nibbling on the kids' buffet cuz it had some American staples. And the desserts! Oh maaan the desserts ... many many teeny tiny beautiful pieces of dessert art. I should note though that I wasn't nearly as thrilled with the desserts as I was with the kids' buffet, heheh.
Staff was great. Buffet staff all at attention in their uniforms.
The concierge staff was dapper, too. I wasn't staying at the hotel, and they didn't know that. So I ended up using the concierge a few times for innocuous questions. They were very courteous and knowledgeable and even busted out with maps. Go Ritz-C!
*The spa is AWESOME! I haven't had time to write a review yet, but it's voted by Conde' Nast Traveller to be one of the top 10 in the world, which is why I went there in the first place, hee. :)
if there is any single more over the top hotel in this chain, I haven't heard about it.
Although we were there on a cold and wet Monday night, I could easily imagine the self-promoted and the self-obsessed frolicking by the pool which is unfortunately placed in the middle of the courtyard. DJ-inspired tunes blast into the open area, disturbing an otherwise almost-idyllic scene. Tell me, on a monday night, how does anyone get any sleep around there? With speakers directed right at rooms on the courtyard, you have to be ready to party all night long to even want to stay at this property.
All the stars for this place are for service. We had a private entertaining room right off the courtyard and our bartender and our catering manager could not have been nicer, set up a better room, or made us feel more at home. yep. The ritz. Great service.
But would I ever stay here? HELL NO. I like my sleep. For whatever they're charging a night to stay there, anything less than 6 hours is a rip. And I don't think the music is off that long.
Yes, it's got the only hotel restaurant directly on the beach on South Beach--even if you're not a guest, the luxury of sitting and eating right on the boardwalk is worth wandering through the hotel to find the lower restaurant, below the pool...
although you probably won't have to wander, because some amazingly helpful staff will be more than glad to escort you down there. This is what makes the Ritz the Ritz: it's not "The restaurant is over that way" but "Allow me to take you there."
Minus one star, though, for having less than thrilling architecture and interior decor--especially when compared to the Delano next door!
Love it! Great location. Bar is great - strong drinks... However you could easily spend, let's say $190, in like 10 mins (not that I have experience?) Room couldn't have been better. Spacious bathroom, great views. Clean, up to date amenities. (I especially love that I am a Ritz member so I save 30% on their rooms) Beautiful on the inside. Valet could be a little faster but w/e. Fun times for some wild nights. Haha. However, I have made the mistake of booking a room, partying all night and morning and not even getting my use of this great hotel. Just go there to get ready and change in the AM. Kind of a waste of money : ( So... if that's your take then book a less expensive room elsewhere. Just a heads up.
The BEST frozen mojito known to man! Whether you have it bar side or out on the beach, it is worth the $15 for this miniscule portion.
Great hotel. First-rate staff. Inside is a 10. Outside needs some refurbishing but is top-of-the-line by aging Miami Beach standards. The Americana restaurant was good food, and the spa is top-drawer. Beware of the pool area with the pretty-much flat $16.00 drinks and mandatory 18% gratuity. The staff earns the 18%, but our bill for four drinks and a food item came out to be only five dollars more than dinner for two and drinks at Americana indoors later in the evening. Rooms are spacious and inviting. Top of the line decor. Higher floors are good if you like quiet.
my girlfriend and i went to eat at the ritz the first sunday in november. sat down outside by the pool area which is very beautiful. had a few tasty tasty martinis and ordered the calamari appetizer. which, in addition to being perfectly cooked, was brought out in this adorable cone shaped wirey holder. we both got the burgers... i know it's the ritz... i just really enjoy their burgers!
the live music (classical guitar stuff) was very enjoyable. we ended up enjoying the sunset, cool breeze, music and a few more martinis. while we were waiting for the check, i went searching for the bathroom (told around to the left and down the hall)...
to the person who left their door open at the end of the hall. my apologies... i thought you're suite was the bathroom. don't leave your door propped wide open.
and note-to-self, the bartender at the ritz makes some mean martinis.
Classy funk-modern
ideal location--kind of hard to spot from Collins.
nice vibe with chic modern interior
happy hour area right inside
ate in the lincoln room (business dinner talk)--food mediocre (pre-prepared)
Amazing happy hour on Thursday and Friday nights - from 5-8 you can get your own cabana-like couch and hookah (no charge) overlooking the ocean, and they have special drink menu for $7 with the first drink free. I recommend the verbena martini or cucumber mojito. We also had some really good tapas. I think this is one of the best deals in South Beach.
we, four girls on our girls trip to Miami, were there for memorial day weekend. it's our first time at the ritz. i have to say, that it's a place with class. the staff are so friendly. terry at loss prevention was so awesome. he gave us valueable information on where to go and where to hang out. maybe he should double duty at the concierge.
