Mandarin Oriental Miami

Corporate big shots and celebrities not in the mood for the South Beach spotlight here have a high-end luxury hotel to stay in while wheeling and dealing their way through Miami. Catering to business travelers, conventioneers, big time celebrities (J-Lo, Jacko, Will Smith, and so on), and the occasional leisure traveler who doesn't mind spending in excess of $500 a night for a room, the swank Mandarin Oriental features a waterfront location, residential-style rooms with Asian touches (most with balconies), and several upscale dining and bar facilities. The waterfront view of the city is the hotel's best asset, both priceless and absolutely stunning. Much of the hotel's staff was flown in from Bangkok and Hong Kong to demonstrate the hotel's unique brand of superattentive Asian-inspired service. The hotel's two restaurants, the high-end Azul and the more casual Café Sambal, are up to Mandarin standards and are both wonderful, as is the 15,000-square-foot The Spa at Mandarin Oriental in which traditional Thai massages and Ayurvedic treatments are your tickets to nirvana. At press time, the Mandarin Oriental Miami had just opened its 20,000-foot white-sand beach club with a fabulous Friday-night happy hour, complete with beds with white cushions and canopies, beach butlers, and beachside cabana treatments, which is nice considering the hotel is 15 minutes from the beach. Celeb tidbit: Michael Jackson felt it necessary to autograph one of the paintings inside his suite even though he didn't paint it. Facilities: 2 restaurants; 3 bars; Oasis Beach Club; infinity pool; state-of-the-art fitness center; full-service holistic spa; outdoor Jacuzzi; outdoor jogging trail; concierge; business center Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

2002

Year Renovated:

2002

Total Rooms:

326 rooms.326

Total Floors:

14 floors.

Rooms:

327 units

Price

Year-round from $415-$860; $1,250-$5,500 suites, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH TAKE I 95 SOUTH. TAKE EXIT 1B SW 7TH STREET , CROSS OVER TO SW 8TH STREET. TURN LEFT ON SE 8TH STREET AND PROCEED OVER BRICKELL AVENUE ONTO BRICKELL KEY BRIDGE. ONCE ON BRICKELL KEY ISLAND, THE HOTEL IS FIRST BUILDING ON THE RIGHT.DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM SOUTH TAKE US 1 NORTH TO BRICKELL AVENUE. CONTINUE ON BRICKELL AVENUE TO SE 8TH STREET. TURN RIGHT ON SE 8TH STREET AND PROCEED OVER BRICKELL KEY BRIDGE. ONCE ON BRICKELL KEY ISLAND, THE HOTEL IS FIRST BUILDING ON THE RIGHT.DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM WEST TAKE SE 8TH STREET AND PROCEED OVER BRICKELL AVENUE ONTO BRICKELL KEY BRIDGE. ONCE ON BRICKELL KEY ISLAND, THE HOTEL IS THE FIRST BUILDING ON THE RIGHT.

Area

Brickell Key, Miami

Parking

Valet parking $24 plus tax

Pets

False

Attractions

Mia 0.5 Mi WAmerican Airlines Arena 1.0 Mi SCoconut Grove 4.5 Mi NCoral Gables 7.0 Mi NeDowntown Miami Convention Cent1.0 Mi SFll 25.0 Mi SFort Lauderdale 25.0 Mi SMiramar Park 15.0 Mi SePbi 50.0 Mi SPort Of Miami 1.5 Mi SPro Player Stadium 15.0 Mi SShops At Bal Harbour 8.0 Mi SSouth Beach 5.0 Mi WVizcaya 3.0 Mi NWaterford/Blue Lagoon 8.0 Mi EWeston Corporate Park 25.0 Mi Se American Airlines Arena 1.0 Mi EBrickell Financial District 0.1 Mi ECoconut Grove 8.0 Mi NeCoral Gables 8.0 Mi EDadeland / South Miami 8.0 Mi NFort Lauderdale 25.0 Mi SMiami Beach Convention Center 5.0 Mi ESouth Beach 10.0 Mi WWest Palm Beach 50.0 Mi SWeston Corporate Park 25.0 Mi E

Dining

AzulOpened: everyday from 19:00 - 23:00 and 0:00 - 0:00mon - Fri from 12:00 - 15:00 Azul offers exceptional cuisine and service, an innovative menu, award winning chef and a sleek modern setting with breathtaking views. Azul*s diverse cuisine features star cCafe SambalMeals served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert opened: everyday from 6:30 - 23:00 Cafe Sambal boasts the cuisine and design that exemplifies the spicy modern spirit of Miami. In a vibrant atmosphere complimented by exquisite service guests can enjoy theThe Lobby LoungeCocktail service 12pm-2am / Tea 4pm-6pmA retreat from the city, the Lobby Lounge will serve cocktails in a warm and eclectic setting. Tea service will include traditional tea as well as Chinese tea service.M BarNumber of seats: 22A chic, sexy corner of the lobby is home to our specialty martini bar. With over 250 martinis and an extensive champagne by the glass menu, it is the spot to enjoy the water view that Mandarin Oriental, Miami offers. An ever-chan0Room ServiceAn extension of Mandarin Oriental, Miami's fine restaurants, room service will cater to any guest desire, no matter how small or how large. From a prefect cappuccino to a five course signature dinner from our dining room, room service will cater to the g

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