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Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131 (Downtown)
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Beautiful setting but a little far from Miami Beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

This hotel is located on a small island 1,3 miles exactly perfect to make a jogging.
The view on Biscayne Bay is wonderful and there is a small private beach very quiet and pleasant.
The only inconvenience of the location is that you need a car or a taxi to go anywhere and it can take some time with traffic to reach Miami Beach.
The service is excellent particularly around the pool; the staff is helpful and friendly. The pool is heated in winter. Very pleasant!
The breakfast buffet at the Sambal cafe is worth it.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oslo, Norway
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“great hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

nice location, nice roms and friendly staff! Close to airport and cruise harbour. A good choise if one should stay for a night or two - but would recommend South beach for a longer stay in Miami! Nicly decorated for christmas with a huge gingerbread house and christmastree!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Martinsburg, West Virginia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“No Problem!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Everything at the Mandarin is was above and beyond excellent!!! The staff, and I mean all the staff we encountered were professional, helpful, and courteous. Can't say enough good things about the Cafe Sambal staff and the food, oh my!!!!! If we make it back to Miami, this is our spot.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Incredibly Dissapointed”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

I have been a regular visitor of this hotel for the last 5 years, but no longer. Not sure what has gone wrong, but this property does not live up to the Mandarin Oriental standard. From the moment we entered on our most recent visit service was sorely lacking and very much sub-par.

Negatives: The hotel has been overrun by black crows, which like to bathe in the Mandarin pool in the afternoon. Spa service was generally unfriendly and lacking professionalism (aside from one male staff member), very mediocre massage, no privacy in changing area by cleaning staff, definitely not worth the cost of service or what you expect when visiting an ESPA spa. No help with bags to/from room/at check out. Change in clientele, lots of screaming children.

Positives: All pool staff, all breakfast staff. Food.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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MOResponse, Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, responded to this review
December 6, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your recent visit to Mandarin Oriental, Miami and for taking the time to share your experience on Trip Advisor.

We thank you for being a valued guest of our hotel. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing stay you recently had, and would like to speak with you to inquire in detail what lapses in services you encountered to immediately correct the situation.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has received numerous accolades and awards including being the only Five Star Spa in Florida for four years in a row. Please understand that providing excellent service that is gracious, personalized and attentive to detail is our top priority.

I hope you will give us another opportunity. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Please call the hotel’s Executive Office when convenient for you.

Sincerely,


Greg Nunez
Hotel Manager
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Alberta
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
“Excellent 5 star hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

I stayed here for while was in town for the Madonna concert. Hotel is very modern, large and clean. The room was large with a nice balcony with chairs. Excellent view. I wasn't a fan of the open bathroom/room concept where toy can look into the bathroom from the bedroom. For the price you pay for the room I would at least expect the wifi to be included.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Hotel Miami
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami
Mandarin Oriental Miami
Mandarin Miami
Miami Mandarin Oriental
Miami Mandarin
Address: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131
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Region: United States > Florida > Miami > Downtown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Miami
#5 Luxury Hotels in Miami
#7 Business Hotels in Miami
#13 Family Hotels in Miami
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond city resort, Mandarin Oriental, Miami is situated on a prime waterfront site featuring unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami downtown skyline. The waterfront property features 326 spacious rooms with 31 suites. ... more   less 
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