I've stayed at this location a few times (on business) and have always enjoyed it. I'm not sure, however, if I would stay here if I was on a personal trip. The property is beautiful and the views of the ocean are amazing (if you can get a room with a view). Additionally, the amenities seem great, the rooms are clean and the service is pretty good, but other than the beach, I don't really know what else there is to do in the area. There seem to be no restaurants within walking distance other than the ones located on the property, which can get expensive and everything else (malls, museums, points of interest, etc.) seem to require a car to get to. On a personal trip, I'd prefer to stay walking distance to more points of interest.

We were at this hotel for a conference, our second visit. The lobby is stunning with palm trees and an infinity fountain. The rooms are also excellent, nice size and very well maintained. We enjoyed having lunch at their outside, right on the beach casual restaurant. They also have two beautiful pools, one an infinity that cascades down into a pool below. We had dinner two nights at Hollywood Prime because we were so impressed the first night we ate. It is very expensive but also very good. My only complaint is that there really isn't anything else of interest right near the hotel property. The only store I found was a Walmart, a 20 minute walk away. We tried a restaurant in Hollywood and we weren't that impressed. If you don't want to eat at the hotel you'll have to drive a bit to find something decent.

Was at hotel for conference. Staff were all very freindly, pool and setting was great. Nice pool bar next to beach. Rooms are well apointed with large bathrooms, granite / marble counters & shower. Excellent bed, flat screen TV.
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I stayed at the Westin for the weekend before my husband's business conference. The lobby was large with an open-air feel. The room/bathroom was very nice, and the pool areas were lovely. There's an infinity style pool on an upper level, and at the beach level, another nice pool. Plenty of beach area for sunning, with lounge chair service. The steak house in the hotel had an outstanding menu, very high prices. Good location if you want to stay about 30 minutes away from Miami/South Beach, but be able to drive down there easily.