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Book NowMiami Map: Hotel VictorHotel Victor Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
1144 Ocean Dr
Location South Beach
Phone 305/428-1234
Fax 305/421-6281
Web site www.hotelvictorsouthbeach.com
Room Information 91 units
Prices Winter $470-$745 double, $1,005-$1,045 suite; off season $305-$650 double, $1,005-$1,045 suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/DVD, stereo/CD player, Wi-Fi, minibar, hair dryer
Parking Valet parking $25

Frommer's Review

A victory for Ocean Drive, a street that hasn't seen such a swank stay since The Tides, which is going the hotel/condo route, Hotel Victor is a hyperluxe, 91-room boutique see-and-be-seen hotel designed by Parisian Jacques Garcia -- this is his first hotel foray in the U.S. Best known for his design work at Paris's tragically hip Hotel Costes and for the discriminating Sultan of Brunei, Garcia has lent his exquisite taste to this hotel located on notoriously tacky Ocean Drive. The hotel's cabana-dotted pool and bistro Vix have become command central for hipsters and celebrities -- especially on Thursday nights. Directly across from the ocean, Hotel Victor stands apart from the rest of the cookie-cutter minimalist Miami hotels, breaking from bare minimalism and daring to go bold with color and rich fabrics. Deluxe rooms are just that, all with ocean views, ebony-lacquered furniture, a full -- not mini -- bar, flatscreen plasma TVs and massive white-marbled bathrooms with infinity-edge bathtubs and rain-head shower heads.

Turkish Delightful Spa -- The Hotel Victor's Turkish Spa is the hotel's hottest spot -- literally, with a large unisex steam room, Turkish hammam, and heated marble slabs. Insider tip: Shaunie O'Neal, Shaquille's wife, teamed up with the spa to introduce its newest treatment, the "Miami Heat" ritual, a 75-minute full-body massage to relax and restore overactive bodies (and, at $200, to drain your bank account as well).

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 4 bars; outdoor pool; 6,000-ft. fitness center, spa, and Turkish hammam; concierge; room service; book and music library

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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