The Confidante Miami / Andaz Miami Beach - Unbound - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#677
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I cant figure out where this room is, pic 1 appears to show its above the tower along 40th since that towers top floor is the 12th and it appears the OPs room is above that. It also appears that the room is in the 41St tower The 6th pic shows that theres a window on 1 side of the room besides the balcony and it points South and shows the top of The Cadillacs roof and the Condo building which I believe is bet 39th - 38th St, so it has to be at the end of the building (tower) The 7th pic shows the bathroom and the building with the yellow on it is 38-39 St on the other side of Collins.
since the last pic is Westward and I didnt think the rooms in that tower covered the whole floor (have yet to go to those floors) I dont get it unless the OP knew someone who had the suite a floor below which I believe has a balcony that faces both East and West on the South side as the suite on the North side has a wall so you cant get that shot
since the last pic is Westward and I didnt think the rooms in that tower covered the whole floor (have yet to go to those floors) I dont get it unless the OP knew someone who had the suite a floor below which I believe has a balcony that faces both East and West on the South side as the suite on the North side has a wall so you cant get that shot
#678
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
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I cant figure out where this room is, pic 1 appears to show its above the tower along 40th since that towers top floor is the 12th and it appears the OPs room is above that. It also appears that the room is in the 41St tower The 6th pic shows that theres a window on 1 side of the room besides the balcony and it points South and shows the top of The Cadillacs roof and the Condo building which I believe is bet 39th - 38th St, so it has to be at the end of the building (tower) The 7th pic shows the bathroom and the building with the yellow on it is 38-39 St on the other side of Collins.
since the last pic is Westward and I didnt think the rooms in that tower covered the whole floor (have yet to go to those floors) I dont get it unless the OP knew someone who had the suite a floor below which I believe has a balcony that faces both East and West on the South side as the suite on the North side has a wall so you cant get that shot
since the last pic is Westward and I didnt think the rooms in that tower covered the whole floor (have yet to go to those floors) I dont get it unless the OP knew someone who had the suite a floor below which I believe has a balcony that faces both East and West on the South side as the suite on the North side has a wall so you cant get that shot
Also, very surprised at the quality of the bed here. It's so wonderful that I'm surprised it hasn't come up in recent reviews. Great mattress with plush and thick covers!
#679
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
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Service was impeccable - every agent was incredibly friendly.
I know I got lucky with my upgrade - I first took a Miami Suite that was ready at 10 AM, but this 4th floor room was rather dark and had an odd layout with no TV in the sitting room. The staff was very nice about saving me their offer of waiting for the Oceanfront Balcony Suite, which ended up being ready around 12:30.
As I mentioned before, the bed was amazing and plush with thick covers. The shower had good pressure but definitely made a mess on the floor with the half glass. I could hear outdoor noise, but it didn't disturb me. No Chromecast on the TVs - not that it matters to me with the ongoing YouTube outage.
Globalist voucher for two free drinks was great - the Confidante Coco with banana puree and Bailey's was a treat. They even got me as I paid for one the next day - a whopping $30! Oh, well, it's a resort!
Breakfast is still buffet-only. Not the best food, but not terrible. Omelets made to order with the server. Bacon was pretty tasty.
Still, though, what a great value and use of Cat 4 certificates! It's a shame that the category increased, but I still think this could be a great value for Miami Beach compared to some of the other resorts I've been to, such as the STR and the W, which are still much more expensive.
#680
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Midwest USA
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Posts: 591
Following up with a simple trip report - very nice stay!
Service was impeccable - every agent was incredibly friendly.
I know I got lucky with my upgrade - I first took a Miami Suite that was ready at 10 AM, but this 4th floor room was rather dark and had an odd layout with no TV in the sitting room. The staff was very nice about saving me their offer of waiting for the Oceanfront Balcony Suite, which ended up being ready around 12:30.
As I mentioned before, the bed was amazing and plush with thick covers. The shower had good pressure but definitely made a mess on the floor with the half glass. I could hear outdoor noise, but it didn't disturb me. No Chromecast on the TVs - not that it matters to me with the ongoing YouTube outage.
Globalist voucher for two free drinks was great - the Confidante Coco with banana puree and Bailey's was a treat. They even got me as I paid for one the next day - a whopping $30! Oh, well, it's a resort!
Breakfast is still buffet-only. Not the best food, but not terrible. Omelets made to order with the server. Bacon was pretty tasty.
Still, though, what a great value and use of Cat 4 certificates! It's a shame that the category increased, but I still think this could be a great value for Miami Beach compared to some of the other resorts I've been to, such as the STR and the W, which are still much more expensive.
Service was impeccable - every agent was incredibly friendly.
I know I got lucky with my upgrade - I first took a Miami Suite that was ready at 10 AM, but this 4th floor room was rather dark and had an odd layout with no TV in the sitting room. The staff was very nice about saving me their offer of waiting for the Oceanfront Balcony Suite, which ended up being ready around 12:30.
As I mentioned before, the bed was amazing and plush with thick covers. The shower had good pressure but definitely made a mess on the floor with the half glass. I could hear outdoor noise, but it didn't disturb me. No Chromecast on the TVs - not that it matters to me with the ongoing YouTube outage.
Globalist voucher for two free drinks was great - the Confidante Coco with banana puree and Bailey's was a treat. They even got me as I paid for one the next day - a whopping $30! Oh, well, it's a resort!
Breakfast is still buffet-only. Not the best food, but not terrible. Omelets made to order with the server. Bacon was pretty tasty.
Still, though, what a great value and use of Cat 4 certificates! It's a shame that the category increased, but I still think this could be a great value for Miami Beach compared to some of the other resorts I've been to, such as the STR and the W, which are still much more expensive.
#682
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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Following up with a simple trip report - very nice stay!
Service was impeccable - every agent was incredibly friendly.
I know I got lucky with my upgrade - I first took a Miami Suite that was ready at 10 AM, but this 4th floor room was rather dark and had an odd layout with no TV in the sitting room. The staff was very nice about saving me their offer of waiting for the Oceanfront Balcony Suite, which ended up being ready around 12:30.
As I mentioned before, the bed was amazing and plush with thick covers. The shower had good pressure but definitely made a mess on the floor with the half glass. I could hear outdoor noise, but it didn't disturb me. No Chromecast on the TVs - not that it matters to me with the ongoing YouTube outage.
Globalist voucher for two free drinks was great - the Confidante Coco with banana puree and Bailey's was a treat. They even got me as I paid for one the next day - a whopping $30! Oh, well, it's a resort!
Breakfast is still buffet-only. Not the best food, but not terrible. Omelets made to order with the server. Bacon was pretty tasty.
Still, though, what a great value and use of Cat 4 certificates! It's a shame that the category increased, but I still think this could be a great value for Miami Beach compared to some of the other resorts I've been to, such as the STR and the W, which are still much more expensive.
Service was impeccable - every agent was incredibly friendly.
I know I got lucky with my upgrade - I first took a Miami Suite that was ready at 10 AM, but this 4th floor room was rather dark and had an odd layout with no TV in the sitting room. The staff was very nice about saving me their offer of waiting for the Oceanfront Balcony Suite, which ended up being ready around 12:30.
As I mentioned before, the bed was amazing and plush with thick covers. The shower had good pressure but definitely made a mess on the floor with the half glass. I could hear outdoor noise, but it didn't disturb me. No Chromecast on the TVs - not that it matters to me with the ongoing YouTube outage.
Globalist voucher for two free drinks was great - the Confidante Coco with banana puree and Bailey's was a treat. They even got me as I paid for one the next day - a whopping $30! Oh, well, it's a resort!
Breakfast is still buffet-only. Not the best food, but not terrible. Omelets made to order with the server. Bacon was pretty tasty.
Still, though, what a great value and use of Cat 4 certificates! It's a shame that the category increased, but I still think this could be a great value for Miami Beach compared to some of the other resorts I've been to, such as the STR and the W, which are still much more expensive.
Was hoping to catch you on your balcony, I was l across and on the 11th floor, yesterday. No luck whenever I looked up at 1504, but the balcony door was left open a bit so I was hoping to catch you.Was suppose to move to an Ocean front today but changed my mind, didnt want the sun heating up the room and the view Northwards is nice enough so Ocean View balcony it will remain small but its my usual and is good enough. Best is no problems with the shower as you had and happens in the suites. The wrap around balcong offered were on the 4 or 6th floor way way too noisy for me prefer the 10th and above.
#683
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
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Was hoping to catch you on your balcony, I was l across and on the 11th floor, yesterday. No luck whenever I looked up at 1504, but the balcony door was left open a bit so I was hoping to catch you.Was suppose to move to an Ocean front today but changed my mind, didnt want the sun heating up the room and the view Northwards is nice enough so Ocean View balcony it will remain small but its my usual and is good enough. Best is no problems with the shower as you had and happens in the suites. The wrap around balcong offered were on the 4 or 6th floor way way too noisy for me prefer the 10th and above.
#685
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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Now had I been there then the balcony door would have been open all the way till I checkout, in order to let in the hot humid air. It does wonders for me as a 5 week patient in a hospital with Covid back in 2020
#686
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#687
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#688
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#689
Join Date: Feb 2020
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Interesting - I definitely feel like the beds were Andaz-quality. I wonder if this deal was communicated or known by the property beforehand. Some of the rooms had been somewhat renovated - the Miami Suite I got the first time was described as newly renovated. It had tile floors instead of carpet.
#690
Join Date: Sep 2020
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Interesting - I definitely feel like the beds were Andaz-quality. I wonder if this deal was communicated or known by the property beforehand. Some of the rooms had been somewhat renovated - the Miami Suite I got the first time was described as newly renovated. It had tile floors instead of carpet.