By the Where to Stay in Miami editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay around Miracle Mile and downtown Coral Gables to walk to restaurants and ride the free trolley; stay at The Biltmore if you want a resort with a huge pool and golf. The Biltmore is our pick, but it is about 1.5 miles from Miracle Mile, so you will drive or ride there.
On Miracle Mile, Hotel Colonnade is the most central, the Loews has a rooftop pool and spa, and the small Hotel St. Michel is the budget choice. Visiting the University of Miami? THesis Hotel is across the street.
Coral Gables' Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | Walk to | Downsides |
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| Miracle Mile & downtown Gables | Dining, shopping, the free trolley | Restaurants, Ponce de Leon Blvd | Quiet at night |
| The Biltmore | Golf, a resort pool, history | Golf course, residential streets | Drive to restaurants |
| University of Miami & US-1 | UM visits, Metrorail | Campus, Metrorail | Busy highway; far from Miracle Mile |
Map of Coral Gables Hotels
Miracle Mile and downtown Coral Gables are at the top of the map; the Biltmore is to the west and the University of Miami to the south.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Coral Gables stays →Best Splurge Hotels
A historic resort and a polished hotel by Miracle Mile, both with big pools and spas.
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables
Our top pick: a historic landmark with one of the largest hotel pools in the U.S. and an 18-hole golf course.
Best for: Golf and history
- One of the largest hotel pools in the U.S.
- 18-hole Donald Ross golf course
- Kids' tennis and golf clinics
More about this hotel
A historic landmark with one of the largest hotel pools in the United States, an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course and a spa. Miracle Mile is about 1.5 miles away, so plan to drive or ride rather than walk.
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Loews Coral Gables Hotel
Near Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
A rooftop pool and full spa close to Miracle Mile.
Best for: Stylish city stays
- Rooftop pool and bar
- Full-service spa
- Near Miracle Mile
More about this hotel
A hotel close to Miracle Mile with a ninth-floor rooftop pool and bar and a full-service spa. It has 242 rooms, including 23 suites, and charges a destination fee.
Best Mid-Range Hotels
Central, comfortable and easy for the airport.
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
A historic building right on Miracle Mile, with a rooftop pool.
Best for: Walkable Coral Gables
- On Miracle Mile
- Rooftop pool
- Aragon Cafe
More about this hotel
A historic building right on Miracle Mile, with a rooftop pool and the Aragon Cafe. The free Coral Gables Trolley runs along Ponce de Leon Boulevard nearby.
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Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables
A large, practical hotel a short walk from Miracle Mile.
Best for: Business and families
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center
- About 200 m from Miracle Mile
More about this hotel
A large hotel in downtown Coral Gables, about 200 m north of Miracle Mile, with an outdoor pool and a fitness center. It is a practical base for business trips and families.
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THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton
S Dixie Hwy, opposite the University of Miami, Coral Gables
A modern hotel with a rooftop pool across from the University of Miami.
Best for: UM visits
- Rooftop pool
- Across from the University of Miami
- Near Metrorail and the Underline
More about this hotel
A modern hotel across the street from the University of Miami, with a rooftop pool. Metrorail and the Underline path are close by, but Miracle Mile is a drive away.
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Courtyard Miami Coral Gables
LeJeune Rd, downtown Coral Gables
A chain hotel at the north end of downtown Coral Gables, handy for MIA.
Best for: Practical stays near MIA
- Mini-fridge and microwave in rooms
- The Bistro restaurant
- Fitness center
More about this hotel
A chain hotel at the north end of downtown Coral Gables with a mini-fridge and microwave in every room and The Bistro restaurant. It is a calmer alternative to an airport hotel before a flight.
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Best Budget Stay
A small hotel with character, steps from the restaurants.
Hotel St. Michel
Alcazar Ave, downtown Coral Gables
The budget pick: a small 28-room hotel with a good restaurant downstairs.
Best for: Character on a budget
- 28 rooms, including three suites
- Zucca restaurant downstairs
- About 400 m from Miracle Mile
More about this hotel
A small 28-room hotel in downtown Coral Gables with the Zucca restaurant downstairs, about 400 m from Miracle Mile. There is no pool.
Coral Gables Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral GablesAnastasia Ave, Coral Gables · SplurgeGolf and historyCheck prices -
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Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph CollectionMiracle Mile, Coral Gables · Mid-rangeWalkable Coral GablesCheck prices -
Hyatt Regency Coral GablesAlhambra Plaza, Coral Gables · Mid-rangeBusiness and familiesCheck prices -
THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by HiltonS Dixie Hwy, opposite the University of Miami, Coral Gables · Mid-rangeUM visitsCheck prices -
Courtyard Miami Coral GablesLeJeune Rd, downtown Coral Gables · Mid-rangePractical stays near MIACheck prices -
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The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
Historic resort
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Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables | Splurge | Golf and history | Check prices |
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Loews Coral Gables Hotel
City resort
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Near Miracle Mile, Coral Gables | Splurge | Stylish city stays | Check prices |
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Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection
Historic hotel
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Miracle Mile, Coral Gables | Mid-range | Walkable Coral Gables | Check prices |
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Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
City hotel
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Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables | Mid-range | Business and families | Check prices |
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THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton
Design hotel
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S Dixie Hwy, opposite the University of Miami, Coral Gables | Mid-range | UM visits | Check prices |
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Courtyard Miami Coral Gables
Chain hotel
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LeJeune Rd, downtown Coral Gables | Mid-range | Practical stays near MIA | Check prices |
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Hotel St. Michel
Small inn
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Alcazar Ave, downtown Coral Gables | Budget | Character on a budget | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Who Coral Gables Suits
Coral Gables suits business travelers, families visiting the University of Miami, golfers, and anyone with an early flight who wants something nicer than an airport hotel. It does not suit a beach trip: South Beach is 25–40 minutes away by car and Key Biscayne 25–35 minutes. Coconut Grove is next door, 10–15 minutes by car.
Fees are common at the upscale hotels: the Biltmore charges a resort fee and has valet parking only, the Loews adds a destination fee and is valet only, and THesis lists a resort fee.
Getting Around Coral Gables
- Free trolley: the Coral Gables Trolley runs along Ponce de Leon Boulevard between the Douglas Road Metrorail station and Flagler Street, Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. It doesn't run on Sundays, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
- Metrorail: Douglas Road and University stations link Coral Gables with Brickell, Downtown and the airport.
- From Miami International Airport (MIA): 15–25 minutes by car; see our airport hotels guide if you only need one night.
- To Downtown and Brickell: 15–25 minutes by car.
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