Raleigh Hotel

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The Raleigh Hotel, in Miami Beach, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "south beach" area, and provides free parking and internet access. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the beach", "the place", "the service", "the location", "the pool", and "the room". Guests can enjoy tennis, tennis and other local activities. The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Tuscan Steak , Nemo Restaurant , and Pacific Time . Also nearby: Agua Bathhouse , All Star Cafe , and 821 . Other local places to consider are The Palms South Beach Hotel and Fontainebleau Resort Miami Beach.

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Gayot

Despite its rich history, the 1940s, beachfront Raleigh Hotel feels fated for the 21st century. Its classic style was ripe for the picking when it was purchased by trendsetter Andre Balazs, of New York's...
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User Reviews of Raleigh Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by Deven C.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say about this landmark that hasn't already been said before? My company threw a reception here recently - everything went smoothly and the staff were well above the high expectations we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

5.0 of 5 stars. SERENE SANCTUARY IN THE MIDDLE OF SOUTH BEACHWe arrived during a lightning storm and drove up to the front of the majestic art deco Raleigh Hotel. We were quickly greeted by friendly valets who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This hotel is so sexy, if it doesn't turn you on you should schedule a physical.Stretched out on a poolside chaise, sipping a frosty pomegranate margarita, you can almost see the ghosts of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana G.

2.0 of 5 stars. So, the hotel personal great.Hotel decorations cute, retro.TV. big. but if you have two people sitting on the bed to watch it, both can't really see it because the amoir (sp?) is too big and blocks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed in this hotel for the 4th of July holiday weekend. The hotel is in a great location, very close to the ocean and just far enough away from the South Beach strip for quiet time to sleep at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here the first week of June in 2008. I'm just getting to this review as I'm looking up hotels in LA and remembered my stay here.I reserved a room Mon-Wed, as I was visiting friends that had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ginger H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh man, it HURTS me to write this update. I love the Raleigh. It's where I spent my wedding night, and I got there for my anniversary every year. Last year, I even celebrated my first Mother's Day...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nice location and architecture.Rooms were small, but that goes with the art-deco era building. The bathroom (also small) was too cute to be useful. The shower had only a partial glass divider,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janetxia B.

1.0 of 5 stars. We started off our Saturday morning on the beach having some drinks. We went to the Raleigh hotel to meet up with some friends. The pool and cabanas were beautiful. 6pm came around and we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe it's taken until now to proclaim my love for The Raleigh. I've been visiting The Raleigh since high school....so....for quite awhile. A favorite aunt and uncle would bring me here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I want to take the Raleigh behind the middle school and get it pregnant. The pool area is fabulously relaxing, the drinks were delicious, and the Cuban sandwich is something VERY special. I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. i started staying here because i am such a fan of the mercer hotel in soho. i booked a solo trip to south beach over the 4th of july weekend on a whim because i needed to get the hell out of boston. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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.Total hideaway!

No better setting in SoBe or Miami, great food, great drinks, efficient friendly staff, cool Martini Bar, great scene. Escape from obnoxious mega hotels eating up South Beach.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by CELESTE T.

1.0 of 5 stars. This very expensive hotel has terrible front desk and concierge guest service. I stayed here for 5 days last March and was terrified at the service I was provided given the money I was spending. At...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the Raleigh is my favorite place on South Beach. From the pool to the penthouse, it's the pinnacle of laid-back glamour. Everything is relaxed and welcoming. The staff are lovely and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Raleigh is your spot if you want an old Florida glamour feel, Esther Williams aka the star of The Million Dollar Mermaid used to hit this pool. Chanel hosted it's Cruise Collection here this year...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sadia B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very charming Art Deco property ideal for couples. Stayed here for a night in celebration of The Sexiest Man Alive's birthday. I'd forgotten it was hurricane season.Our room wasn't ready when we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. The outdoor bar at Hotel Raleigh offers something for everyone. Went on a Sunday with one of my friends and was told locals frequent on Sundays. The bar is chic chic but, still laid-back enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron K.

5.0 of 5 stars. If someone asked me where they should go for the quintessential, subdued yet memorable Miami experience, I would direct them to this spot.After a trip full of nouveau-hip-style bars, hotels, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had an amazing experience at the Raleigh. Just a few doors down from the Delano and beachfront, within walking distance to Lincoln Av. and tons of restaurants, this hotel has a prime location. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sally K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh hi this is my favorite hotel in all of Miami Beach (my other reviews say the same thing. Basically any hotel on Collins is A ). For starters, let me make something as clear as possible: Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amme H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this hotel. It is super cute. Very sweet staff. The rooms can be small, typical of the deco period, but the suites are great. They have one of the best pools I have EVER been in - FILTERED...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcos R.

4.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is 'wow', what a cool back side that place has. Lobby done up art deco to a tee. But then you walk to the back and there's a partial outdoor cafe/restaurant and beyond that is a pool...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by S. C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Aug 1 2007: dinnerSo it was the first night in Miami for my boyfriend and me. We had just finished checking in to our hotel and didn't know what we were going to do for dinner. We ended up at the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geno T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Scene: Live DJ playing hottest the Euro techo/house poolside. I am sitting in a well-cushioned 22-ft table draped in a heavy white cloth. The table seats are occupied by 8 guys (2 are pro athletes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deron D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here's my formula for a perfect Sunday in South Beach:1. Roll out of bed around noon.2. Head to Nikki Beach for their buffet style brunch/lunch. Enjoy the food, have a few drinks, and soak in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. I loved the Raleigh- the outdoor cafe is wonderful, the service was great, and the food was delicious. The pool is great and the beach set-up is great. Comfy lounge chairs, fluffy towels, and huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Terrible Customer Service

Although the hotel has many great features (lovely wait staff, fun pool, etc) the customer service provided by the hotel management was terrible. The room we stayed in was nice and had great features, nice tv,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gretchen T.

5.0 of 5 stars. *Didn't stay here, WMC only*Love the sandy, cabana-y, palm tree-y "backyard" area. Take your shoes off and dance with unbridled abandon!
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Edwin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so this is like one of those useless "I was only there for the WMC" reviews, but... if you ever have the chance to party on the roof of the Raleigh or hear Justice rock the decks, make like Nike...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Fabulous Hotel

The Raleigh is one of my fave hotels. It knocks other beach hotels out cold! The food is great and you can take your time and chill while eating. No rude waiters hovering around and making you feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica F.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are looking for old school art deco, restored to perfection, the Raleigh is the place for you. Check out a photo of the pool under my profile - you can almost see Esther Williams in a black...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Art Deco Masterpiece

I preface this review by saying I haven't stayed at the Raleigh but I dropped by one night for a drink and to check out this famous hotel. I do want to stay here one time so that I can let the 40's a...
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The New Chez Walters restaurant has an excellent Miami Spice Menu, Beautiful Pool

Breakfast and Lunch at the Chez Walters is among the best things in Miami Beach, Brunch on Sundays next to the most beautiful and truly an Oscar winning Pool is my favorite. The food is great with flavors for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Great On A Sunday

The outdoor bar at Hotel Raleigh offers something for everyone. Went on a Sunday with one of my friends and was told locals frequent on Sundays. The bar is chic chic but, still laid-back enough to escape a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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Cool Pool/Hot Bar

Can't miss here. Everything's perfect. The rooms are comfy.The lobby is funky and the meals are quite tasty. You can linger with your drinks, without being bothered by annoying employees. Baby, this place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Fodor's

Hidden behind a thick veil of greenery, this hotel was among the first Art Deco District hotels to be renovated, and it has retained Victorian accents (hallway chandeliers and in-room oil paintings) to soften...
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Travelocity

The Art Deco-style Raleigh Miami Beach is located on trendy Collins Avenue, approximately 12 miles from Miami International Airport. Throughout the hotel's public areas and guestrooms are Art Deco...
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New York Times

Hidden behind a thick veil of greenery, this hotel was among the first Art Deco District hotels to be renovated, and it has retained Victorian accents (hallway chandeliers and in-room oil paintings) to soften...
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TripAdvisor

Great Esther Williams pool, stylish and comfy rooms, cozy beds, cool media center (flat-screen TV, DVD...
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ThisisTravel

Smart establishment with well-thought-out and varied outdoor areas. Close to both beach and shops. Suits both leisure and business clients.
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Travel Intelligence

The Raleigh was designed by L. Murray Dixon, one of the most prolific and acclaimed architects of South Beach's historic Art Deco District. It remains one of the significant buildings from the formative years...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Raleigh, Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. Check the weather, and locate...
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TripAdvisor

The hotel is great (location, pool, decoration,...) but the rooms are very noisy. Be prepared to hear...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed at the Raleigh for six nights during February 2005....it was fantastic! The decor is understated...
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Yahoo! Travel

This place is the best buy in South Beach. Gorgeous pool, right on the water, rooms that look like the W Hotel, friendly staff that gets to know you, and when we stayed there, Madonna and Guy Ritchie...
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TripAdvisor

I chose the Raleigh based upon recommendations from friends. My girlfriend and I wanted to see South...
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TripAdvisor

We stayed at the Raleigh in early May and would definitely go back. Very good customer service. The only...
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Yahoo! Travel

A gorgeous, serene alternative to the crass, over-hyped hotels of Miami Beach. Beautiful pool and outdoor dining; clean and comfortable rooms; lovely lobby; efficient service; all located right...
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Yahoo! Travel

When we arrived I was worried if the place would be awful. But that thought was soon gone! The pool was AMAZING, the tubes, the outerpool, the waterfall, and, best of all, the cabanas. Beyond the...
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TripAdvisor

What a shame. The grounds of this hotel are beautiful and the bars are lovely. But the rooms! The...
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TripAdvisor

The Raleight is exquisite. It has a "baroque" swimming pool that was once named by LIFE magazine as...
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Hotels.com

The Raleigh South Beach Hotel designed in 1940 by L. Murray Dixon, is located in the energetic and colorful Historic Art Deco District of Miami Beach, Florida. On the ocean, the Raleigh South Beach is a true...
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TripAdvisor

I have stayed at all of the "hot" hotels in South Beach(delano, sagamore, shore club, tides, the hotel,...
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TripAdvisor

I had a great experience. The room was a delight. I overlooked the pool, the windows opened to let in...
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Orbitz

The Raleigh was built in 1940 and was designed by acclaimed architect Laurence Murray Dixon and features a world-renowned swimming pool with cascading waterfall and sprawling tropical gardens. Guest rooms are...
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