InterContinental Miami by IHG

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, InterContinental Miami by IHG, in Downtown Miami, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the…

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, InterContinental Miami by IHG, in Downtown Miami, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out a small spa, reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With well over 1,700 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €262 a night, a premium entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Miami property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.