Saying this is a pricey hotel is the understatement of the year. It's a five star property on South Beach so brace yourself. Having gotten that out of the way here is the review:

If you are looking for a " happening" pool scene this is the place. There are over 10 pools scattered all over the property. The trick for getting a chair ( yes there can be a wait) is to come down early leave some clothing behind and then come down every hr. if you are gone for more than a hr you will lose your spot.
Pool service is terrific.
There were some pools we didn't get to see , so explore.
The beach is gorgeous. Beach chairs are included BUT the umbrellas are not. 25.00 for umbrella.
There is a night club in hotel Liv and its considered to be one of best night clubs in the country. If you are interested in going you should book online in advance. It was sold out for men and women had to pay 60.00. Needless to say we did not go given my husband's inability to get in.
The lobby also has a huge bar and on a Sat night it was packed.

The resort is about a 10 min cab ride from South beach. ($10.00). Cabs are at the hotel. Not a hassle but disappointing if you expected to be in the middle of it all.

If you are willing to drop some serious coin you will have a blast.

I'd like to provide some feedback about my recent stay at the Fontainebleau . My trip started well, as I was pleasantly and efficiently received by the valet in the busy driveway of the main entrance. The valet was helpful and welcoming. I then proceeded to the conveneint temporary registration desk set up by the drive. I was warmly greeted by Athina, who proceeded to check me in. Unbeknownst to me, my credit card was past its' expiration date, causing me to embarrassingly fumble for my other card, before recalling that I had left it in the car. As I worked through the situation, Athina was incredibly gracious and friendly, and then quickly engaged the valet and bellman to assist while my car was retrieved and my credit card obtained.

After checking in, I encountered the only negative point of my experience, the campus is extremely large, with 4 hotel buildings. It was difficult to find the Versailles tower where I was staying, and signage was poor or non-existent. However, when I took the elevator up to the 14th floor of the incorrect tower, the housekeeping staff was very helpful and gave me clear directions to the proper building.

I was at the hotel to speak at an event being held by my employer. We had reserved a conference room, serving dinner and staffing open bars in the reception area as well as the dining room. Every staff member involved in the process was exceptionally competent, courteous and professional. From setting up A/V, to the wait staff and bartenders, they were exceptional. In addition, the meal which was served simultaneously for 200 people was delicious (a rare feat)! We hold many of these events, and this was the best overall experience we have ever had while hosting an event.

The huge property is immaculately clean and well maintained, and there is something for everyone. I'm sure we didn't even take advantage of most of the amenities. Every staff member, including; the hostess at the poolside grill, wait staff throughout, the bartender at the Lobby bar, the front desk staff, the valets and bellmen, were incredibly warm, competent, and helpful. It was really impressive to see such a large property managed so exceptionally well.

Of course you get the great energy and hip vibe you expect in SOBE, but without the hassles of noisy rooms or indifferent service. I would highly recommend the Fontainebleau for both leisure and business.

Tip: Ask ahead of time which tower your room is in, and which driveway would be most convenient for your arrival.

I had the best massage by Roman! I loved my 80 minute Masters massage! Roman is great and he made me feel so relaxed. It was literally the best massage I have ever had. Also Abigail was great at the front desk, very professional and helpful. Gabi at the Locker was also very sweet. This was a great experience and I will be definitely coming back soon!

This is my third time in this hotel. I stayed there last july, alone, and this time I came back with my kids. If you want a room with more space, choose a Deluxe room with beach view and balcony. The Gotham restaurant is delicious, but, with kids, share a dish. The portions are huge. I would like to mention Meir, a guy from THE Valet that helped us arranging our luggage at our car.