Fodor's Expert Review The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
10295 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, Florida, 33154, USA
In one of South Florida's poshest neighborhoods, this property exudes contemporary beachfront luxury design with decadent mahogany-floor guest rooms featuring large terraces with panoramic views of the water and city, over-the-top bathrooms with 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, and LCD TVs built into the bathroom mirrors. Suites have fully equipped kitchens with cooktops, microwaves, convection ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators. The northwest corner suites have some of the best views in Miami. Split your afternoons between the outdoors—enjoying the pool and 750 feet of beachfront—and the hotel's lavish, 10,000-square-foot spa and fitness center.
PROS
- proximity to Bal Harbour Shops
- bathroom's soaking tubs have ocean views
- great contemporary-art collection
CONS
- narrow beach is a bit disappointing
- quiet area
- small lobby
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Rate Includes: No Meals