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The Tides Frommer's Exceptional

1220 Ocean Dr, Miami, FL 33139
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$537.00+
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Location South Beach
Phone 800/439-4095, 305/604-5070
Fax 305/503-3275
Web site www.tidessouthbeach.com
Room Information 45 units
Prices Winter $595 studio suites, $1,500-$5,000 penthouse suites; off-season $395 studio suites, $1,000-$4,000 penthouse suites. Extra person $100
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/DVD, CD player, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi
Parking Valet parking $35
Pets Pets $150 1-time fee including new "Paws" program

The Tides Review

This 10-story Art Deco masterpiece reminiscent of a gleaming ocean liner with porthole windows received a massive makeover by trendsetting designer Kelly Wearstler and is now a condo/hotel. Rooms have been newly washed in warm earth tones. Also, all rooms are at least twice the size of a typical South Beach hotel room and have a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean. The penthouses on the 9th and 10th floors are situated at the highest point on Ocean Drive, allowing for a priceless panoramic view of the ocean, the skyline, and the beach. The hotel's restaurant, La Marea, is located in the lobby, and is good, but very pricey (although in the wake of the recession and thanks to a new chef, prices dropped about 30 percent, but we still say it's pricey). Located just off the lobby is the Coral Bar, a small and romantic spot for a cocktail or two with the help of its very own rum sommelier. A full selection of spa services is available in rooms and poolside. Best of all, the Tides has what they call "Pool Personal Assistants" who provide magazines, frozen fruits, and chilled water and will even clean and polish your sunglasses, and "Oceanfront Personal Assistants" who assist in scoring lounges, umbrellas, towels, and picnic baskets if you wish.

Facilities:
Restaurant; lounge and bar; beach lounge service; concierge; fitness room; 24-hr. Personal Assistant service; outdoor heated pool; room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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