![]() A luggage rack and an extra pillow were also stashed there, both items I've seen missing from other hotels recently.Ī 36-inch flat-screen smart TV was mounted across from the bed. ![]() Along with the hangers and bathrobe, an umbrella hung from the rod, an accouterment that should come in handy during hurricane season. In the closet, which had a lovely tropical leaf and hummingbird backdrop, a yoga mat was propped on top of the safe. The spacious closet included some tropical necessities, such as an umbrella and a yoga mat. These are both daily amenities, included in the resort fee of $29. In the mornings, the same area is used for complimentary coffee. In spite of the sizeable number of people, some who were no doubt in town for a marathon the next day, the reception was empty and I checked in right away.Īs the clerk handed me two key cards, he explained several of the hotel's amenities, beginning with, "You've arrived right in the middle of evening wine hour." He gestured over to a hosted table near what's called the Living Room lobby, in front of the restaurant Zuma, where silver bowls were filled with bottles of white and rose wine. For downtown attractions, restaurants, and other nearby off-site venues, I suggest more convenient ride-sharing services instead. And even though you can request your car an unlimited number of times, it's not quick to retrieve it, as I discovered when I left the following morning. After arriving at 5:30 p.m., I had left my car with surprising ease in the valet roundabout, but for a whopping $44 overnight fee. The lobby was buzzing with a happy hour crowd, both those staying on-site to enjoy drinks and those leaving for other venues, waiting for their cars. There's a kids' room and Kimpton kids program, and treats and toys for canines that were all apparent right off the bat. The EPIC caters to all families and their pets. When I entered the soaring two-story lobby, I discovered vibrant, active seating arrangements with groups of chatting, well-heeled guests and dogs of all breeds and sizes, including a massive but well-behaved German Shepherd. The EPIC is a dog-friendly hotel – no matter how big your canine is. I'd certainly brave both traffic and construction to return. It's all poses a strong value too given the generously proportioned rooms and suites, views from the private balconies, the deferential service, amenities like evening wine hour and morning coffee, and an unbeatable location. Overall, the rooms are comparable to and, in some cases, less expensive than other, similar hotels nearby. Suites jump up to 700 to 950 square feet, and begin at $400 per night and even drop to $335 in the slow season. My entry-level, 475-square-foot, Cityview King Premier was comped for this review, but starts at $305 per night during the winter and falls to $239 in the low summer season. Thanks to a 2019 renovation, it's fresh and up-to-date, with the lobby, guest rooms and suites, and pool deck all seeing redos. ![]() Regardless, the Kimpton EPIC, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, is in a prime location for business travelers and those who want to experience all the museums, performing arts centers, bars, and restaurants that this pulsating district offers. Plus, if you make a wrong turn in this war-zone of steel beams and concrete slabs, it takes forever, plus a good 30 minutes, to find your way back. Many of the cityside views from the 54 stories feature cranes. What was once a ghost district is now a tightly packed, urbane refuge for Millennials and Gen-Xers who live in high-rises amid booming hotel, restaurant, and financial industries.Īs a result, the EPIC, formerly singular, is surrounded by construction. ![]() Since the EPIC debuted in 2008 on the eastern side of the downtown waterfront, the area has exploded in growth. I drove to Miami's Kimpton EPIC Hotel with some slight trepidation.
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