Coral Gables Hotels - United States, US

Biltmore Hotel - Coral Gables
 

The Mediterranean-inspired Biltmore Hotel has hosted royalty, celebrities and presidents since opening in the 1920s. With its l5-story tower modeled on the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain, the Biltmore rises majestically above Coral Gables, Fla., welcoming travelers with its red-tiled roof, Moorish arches, hand- painted ceilings, Italian-marble floors and open-air courtyard with flowing fountains. For guests wanting to drink up the place's history, the Dade County Heritage Trust offers free tours of the property. On Thursday evenings around a roaring fire in the lobby, guests and visitors swap ghost stories. When not enjoying the hotel's history, guests can take dips in the hotel's 23,000- square-foot outdoor pool, which is flanked by cabanas in a lush courtyard of canary palms, bougainvillea and hibiscus. They can pamper themselves in a day spa, play golf at the challenging 18-hole course next to the hotel or play tennis on 10 lighted courts. Hungry patrons can enjoy French-style cuisine in the Palme d'Or, create their own menus from 20 "tasting dishes" and relax in an environment with frescoes, mirrored walls and crystal chandeliers. Grilled meats, seafood, Mediterranean appetizers and pastas will satisfy tastebuds at the 1200 Restaurant and Courtyard. For business travelers, the hotel's 76,000 square feet of meeting space includes 40,000 square feet in the adjacent Conference Center of the Americas. Guestrooms, festooned with Mediterranean décor, offer Frette linens, Egyptian-cotton duvet covers, European feather beds, signature robes and slippers. The rooms include high-speed Internet access, cordless phones, sitting areas, minibars, video games, bathrooms with marble vanities, and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. The hotel, on 25 acres, was declared a national historic landmark in l996. Guests come for the hotel's historic status and Old World glamour.

Colonnade Hotel
 

The Colonnade Hotel stands right on the "Miracle Mile" in the heart of Coral Gables, Fla., within minutes of Fortune-500 businesses, trendy restaurants, exceptional theaters and Miami's venue for premiere shopping, the Village of Merrick Park. The Colonnade dates back to the early 20th century and incorporates elements of neo-classical design, such as a large rotunda, elegant pillars and spectacular marble, particularly on the lobby's grand staircase. For recreation and fitness, a 10- story, 200-foot-long, rooftop sundeck fringed by bougainvillea features a 50-by-15-foot heated pool and large spa tub, perfect for social relaxation. A fully equipped health club comes furnished with sauna and whirlpool. In addition, guests will find plenty of dining options around the hotel, or they can dine at the Colonnade's Toscana by Bice where guests savor Tuscan cuisine, including tuna carpaccio, eggplant stuffed with goat cheese and mozzarella, fettuccini Alfredo, tagliolini with shrimp and chicken, veal scaloppine with butter and lemon sauce. A spacious business center offers two flat-screen computers with high-speed Internet connections, a full range of business services, and boardroom, conference room and day office. The hotel's 157 guestrooms are located on the top four floors of a 15- story retail and office building. Shops and restaurants are located on the ground floor under the second-floor lobby. The spacious guestrooms feature separate bedrooms and sitting rooms with their own television. Sitting rooms contain mahogony furniture and have fresh flowers, work desks and color photographs and drawings from the early days of Coral Gables. En suite bathrooms feature marble accents, and every guestroom offers complimentary wireless Internet access.

Courtyard By Marriott Miami Dadeland
 

The Courtyard by Marriott Miami Dadeland, located near downtown Kendall's business and commercial district, is a good choice for business travelers seeking moderate accommodations. The hotel also is nearby Coral Gables, home to many offices of large corporations and the University of Miami. The Miami International Airport is 15 minutes away, and the hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle. This five-story hotel offers 128 guestrooms targeted to business travelers and includes amenities such as a comfortable sitting area, high-speed Internet access, large desk with conveniently placed lighting and outlets, two phones with data ports, and an ergonomic chair. Non-smoking and handicap-accessible rooms are available. The hotel includes the Courtyard Café, which serves a daily breakfast buffet with hot items cooked to order and executive lunches Monday through Friday. Other hotel amenities include courtyard, outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, elevators, meeting room for up to 40 people, business services, same-day laundry service and valet parking only.

Ramada Limited South Miami/dadeland
 

This Ramada Limited South Miami (Fla.) just off Interstate 95 is a good choice for budget-conscious travelers who want to experience all the Sunshine State offers at an affordable price. At this Ramada Limited, guests are in the heart of Dade County, just south of downtown Miami with easy access to Miami International Airport, beaches, the Florida Keys, shopping malls, Orange Bowl, Hialeah Race Track and a light-rail transit stop for quick rides throughout the area. The Ramada helps guests start their mornings with complimentary continental breakfasts and wind down during afternoon "power break" receptions. The hotel also features complimentary high-speed Internet access, meeting and banquet facilities, outdoor pool and sundeck, and a location near a fitness center, restaurants and fishing, golfing and tennis opportunities. The six-story Ramada's 122 guestrooms feature coffeemakers, cable television, work desks and high-speed Internet access.

Marriott Miami Dadeland
 

Serving as the epicenter for the downtown Kendall business and commercial district, the Miami Marriott Dadeland is a towering glass and concrete hotel connected to the landmark Datran Center, complete with two office towers, shops and restaurants. With easy access to Coral Gables, home to many offices of large corporations and the University of Miami, this Marriott Hotel is a favorite spot for business travelers. The hotel is across the street from the Dadeland Mall and within 15 minutes from the Miami-Dade International Airport. Also nearby is Coconut Grove, a thriving artist community with many varied restaurants and open-air cafés that reflect Miami's diversity. This 24-story hotel offers 302 guestrooms, each featuring plush duvet bedding, fully stocked mini-bar, in-room safe, dataport phone with voicemail and high- speed Internet access. Concierge-level rooms offer upgraded services and amenities including access to private lounge, and complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres. Non-smoking and handicap- accessible rooms are available. The hotel's Whitney's Restaurant is a popular hangout with the local community, and is well known for its international cuisine and affordable wine selections. Other hotel amenities and services include an outdoor pool, whirlpool, health club, cocktail lounge, complimentary airport shuttle, club-loor business center, valet parking, room service and multilingual staff. With over 35,000 square-feet of meeting space, the Marriott Dadeland offers 22 meeting rooms including the Grand Ballroom with a maximum seating of 900 people.

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
 

The Mediterranean and Moorish-style Hyatt Regency, modeled after the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, stands just four miles from Miami International Airport in the heart of Coral Gables. Miami's financial district and trendy South Beach are close to the Hyatt Regency, which also is two blocks from Miracle Mile shopping, dining and entertainment. The four-block district includes more than 40 eateries, four theaters, art galleries and more than 170 shops. For golfers, the Doral Golf Resort Spa and its five championship PGA courses are just 12 miles away. Guests sense the hotel's refinement when they first enter the two-story marble lobby brightened by antique candle chandeliers, lush plants, arched hallways, stone-and-tile stairs, antiques and Mediterranean-style windows. For elegant dining, guests can enjoy seafood, steaks and soups at the hotel's Two Sisters Restaurant, which also features made- to-order omelets, pasta, carving stations and desserts for its locally known Sunday brunch. On Wednesday and Saturday nights, a lively crowd of locals and guests gathers at the hotel's Alcazaba nightclub, while others relax in the lobby bar. The recreationally inclined will find the outdoor pool and fitness center conveniently located on the fifth floor. For business travelers, the Hyatt's meeting facilities include 13,700 square feet of space with state-of-the-art equipment and a top-notch business center that provides all of the necessary equipment. With light and airy décor and soft-beige walls, Hyatt Regency guestrooms offer wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, complimentary coffee, custom bath amenities, safes, bathrobes and minibars. As with most Hyatt Regency hotels across the country, this version in Coral Gables offers leisure and business travelers ambience, amenities and a convenient location. Free Breakfast Summer Getaway: Guests who book the Free Breakfast Summer Getaway rate plan will receive a daily full American breakfast for up to two adults and two children (12 and under, ordering from the Johnny and Jenny Venture children's menu). Offer valid 5/26/06 - 9/30/06. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Breakfast may be redeemed each morning of guest's stay, except for day of arrival. Breakfast is only available at designated hotel restaurants and not applicable for Sunday Brunch or Room Service. Breakfast includes coffee, tea or juice and one a la carte entrée or the full breakfast buffet if it is offered in that particular Hyatt hotel. Breakfast does not include alcoholic beverages or gratuity. Guests will be responsible for all charges exclusive of this offer. No credit will be issued for unused portion.