Loews Hotel

Description:

• The Loews is one of the largest hotels on South Beach, consuming an unprecedented 900 feet of oceanfront. This 790-room behemoth is considered an eyesore by many, an architectural triumph by others. Rooms are a bit boxy and bland, nothing to rave about, but are clean and have new carpets and bedspreads to erase signs of wear and tear from the hotel's heavy traffic. The best rooms do not face very congested Collins Avenue, since rooms that do tend to be quite noisy. If you can steer your way past all the conventioneers in the lobby, you can escape to the equally massive pool (with an undisputedly gorgeous, landscaped entrance that's more Maui than Miami). In addition to children's fare such as the Loews Loves Kids program, the hotel hosts fun activities for adults, such as Dive in Movies at the pool, salsa lessons, and bingo. Emeril Lagasse opened Miami's first-ever Emeril's restaurant here, and a new sprawling spa debuted in 2007.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Ciao Bambino Family-Friendly Hotel

•  Reviewed 2009

CitySearch

•  Pet-Friendly Hotel 2007 – Audience Winner
•  Tourist Hotel 2007 – Audience Winner

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010

Other features:

Oceanfront freeform swimming pool, six restaurants and lounges, fitness center, SoBe Kids Camp, beauty salon and business center are just a few of the many extras guests find at this luxurious hotel.