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Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa

Address: 4525 Collins Ave., Mid-Beach, Miami, FL, 33140 | Map It
Directions: 3F
Phone: 305/531-0000; 800/327-8337
www.edenrocresort.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Miami Beach

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5

Fodor's Review:

Like its next door neighbor, the Fontainebleau, this grand 1950s hotel designed by Morris Lapidus just completed a head-to-toe renovation, with the addition of a new 21-story tower and huge pool complex. In the process, the Eden Roc doubled its room count and is now one of the biggest and sleekest hotels in the city. The landmark public areas have retained their grand elegance, including the monumental rosewood columns that surround the social lobby space, centered by an upscale bar. The room renovations have renewed the allure and perhaps returned the swagger of a stay at the Eden Roc to the heights it had reached after opening in the 1950s. For a glimpse of the old glamour, visit Harry's Grille, which has murals of former guests, a veritable roll call of '50s and '60s stars. Pros : all-new rooms and facilities; great pools. Cons : not on South Beach.

Hotel Details: 631 rooms
In-room: safe, kitchen (some), refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pools, gym, spa, beachfront, parking (paid).
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by dicooley from D.C. on 2/7/07
This hotel has the potential to be a fantastic place a la four seasons or ritz. For now, it is just quite nice. The goods: 1) service was great--the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful (it was superbowl weekend and i know they flew in some "ringers" from other renaissance properties but I suspect the friendliness is always there); 2)the beach front is very beautiful; 3) the lobby is great looking; 4) the gym was very well-equipped; 5) our room was pretty spacious; 6) the beds were really comfortable. The bads: 1) there was a strange sewage-y smell in the lobby the whole time we were there, perhaps related to the construction next door; 2) although the gym was well equipped,I found a lot of room for improvement in terms of the age of the equipment. Also the "cardio theater" was barely working for the whole 4 days; 3) the rooms could use some updating and the bathroom was small; 4) the location is bit removed from the action; 5) there is a large, ugly construction project going on (they're adding a new tower). Perhaps when the renovation is complete this property will be truly high end. For now, it's still a nice experience.