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Fontainebleau Resort & Spa Miami Beach

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<p>This crescent-shaped landmark hotel has a longstanding reputation for grandeur. Recently $1 billion was poured into an elaborate renovation, including the construction of a new entry and 36-story tower, with ocean views. Everything is done on a grand scale here, from the room count (1,338) to the humongous chandeliers to the elaborate pool—which has three whirlpools, a two-story waterfall, and a children's play area with a lazy river and giant water slide. The Fontainebleau also has top restaurants and lounges (11 of them, including Alan Yau's much-anticipated Hakkasan) </p>

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2005

More than $200 million in renovations, including a 36-story tower and a grand entry with ocean views, has put martini attitude back in the 1953 Morris Lapidus–designed Fontainebleau Resort & Spa Miami Beach....MORE>>

– T+L Reports: Ready For Their Close-ups

Last updated June 2005