More hotel help from those that have been there! We have two kids aged 7 years. We need a pool, want to be on the beach and desire a higher end property. We don't much care about the convenience of condo living at Singer Island but we'll look into it if the property, amenities and beach are worth it. As it stands, the Ritz is cheapest. I wasn't happy with the amenities at the Ritz in Key Biscayne so I'm suspect of this one. Has anyone been to any of these and if so, what are your thoughts? We know dining, valet, resort fees are expensive. We want clean and nice but not snobby. Actually the pool is pretty important since the kids will spend a lot of time there. Any advice would be great! Thanks!

I think you should try the Four Seasons in Palm Beach for the following reasons.
1. Kids for all seasons - this is great and kids love it
2. 5 star 5 diamond - but not snobby
3. The Restaurant - Great fresh seafood
4. Atlantic Bar and Grill - kid friendly and oceanview while dining.
5. When you stay 2 night you get the 3rd onr for free
6. All rooms have a view weather it be an ocean or a tropical garden
7. All rooms have a balconies
8. The Spa - The staff are the best

I would recommend the Four Seasons Palm Beach as well. The Kids for All Seasons area is just steps away from the pool. For a Four Seasons, its small but well appointed. Staff was courteous and friendly. I took my wife there three years ago while she was pregnant with our second daughter and they really pampered her...just what she needed at the time. Also note, may not want to spring for the ocean/partial ocean view as the hotel just isn't situated to provide any breathtaking views, but most balconies allow for ocean views.

whichever doesn't have a corporate event taking over the property on your dates

Thanks you guys. All good advice!