Carillon Hotel & Spa

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Spa, new age, beachfront

6801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 305-514-7000 www.carillonhotel.com

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At a Glance

This urban, sexy spa in huge high-rise buildings in north Miami Beach (formerly Canyon Ranch) welcomes the ladies who lunch but also the young, fit couples with a penchant for working hard and playing hard.

Review

Spas have come a long way from the clear-broth serving resorts of yesteryear, if the Carillon is anything to go by. Days there are centered around the bevy of exercise, yoga, Pilates and TRX classes both indoor and on the beautiful beach, which sits directly in front of the building. The spa area includes not just the standard whirlpool, sauna and steam rooms, but also herbal therapy enclaves and an igloo room, to cool off in aromatherapy surroundings.

Guest rooms are contemporary with large, luxurious bathrooms and beautiful views of the ocean and beach. Some suites come with a full kitchen, though the spa’s food is healthy and delicious. When guests tire of being in an enclosed high-rise, they can go down to the beach, walk along the boardwalk, or hit the Miami scene.

With the exception of dining room service, which can be slow, the staff is excellent. Some people derive calm and health from the natural world and prefer spas where outdoor activities such as hiking are an integral part of the program. But, if you want to get away from winter, get some exercise and check out the Miami Beach scene, then this spa will deliver a fantastic long weekend in the sun.

Who Should Stay

Spa goers who’d like the nightlife and shopping options of Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. Those looking for a stricter fitness and diet regime will prefer The Ranch at Live Oak in California or Canyon Ranch properties in Tucson and the Berkshires.

Author

Indagare

Indagare Plus Amenities

$100 Resort Credit
Complimentary Breakfast
Upgraded Room Category on Availability at Check-In
Late Check-Out on Availability
Complimentary WiFi Internet Access

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Sarah Newton

6:51 pm | March 5, 2015

My husband and I spent four nights at the Carillon (formerly Canyon Ranch) in Miami Beach from the 12th through the 16th of February. We had booked this stay months ago, and received an early January notification that Carillon was taking over and Canyon Ranch was out. We were given the option to cancel our reservation without a fee, but decided to stay. It is clear that this hotel is in transition, and there are rumors of a major renovation in the works courtesy of the new owners. We found the service to be fine, but not outstanding. All rooms come with a small kitchen, and there is a Publix directly across the street. We had two buffet breakfasts, and the selection and quality was adequate. We both had massages, and they were excellent. We were surprised that the fitness center was as small as it was, yet it was never particularly crowded. We have loved stays at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires and Tucson, but did not book this trip to take advantage of all that a Canyon Ranch typically has to offer. As the rates are high, this is not the place to go unless you plan to stay on property and make the most of the facilities. We will keep searching for the perfect hotel for us while our son is a college student in Coral Gables.

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