| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 31 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/20/09 |
Positive
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My wife and i had a wonderful stay at the PH09. I have stayed at many 5 Star hotels in my life but this one beats them all!! Everything was supergreat!! the Location, the ultra luxury interior, the balcony and the rooftop terrace, all the amenities, the service, the housekeeping... i can go on and on!
We had steps to the beach and all the shops, restaurants and the nightlife but it was nice and quiet at night.
The attention Ch Francis have paid to all those small details is just amazing! the design of the interior, all the equipment, the flowers, the service etc.
We stayed for 9 days but we wanted to stay forever at this place! |
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Stefan Samuelsson, Stockholm, Sweden |
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| 10/20/09 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful stay in the Penthouse! It was spacious, clean and had great amenities. Plus we were located only a couple of blocks from all the action, but weren't in the middle of all the noise. I loved the rooftop area, were you could lay out, sit in the hottub or just watch the sunset. And the ocean view was breathtaking! We really enjoyed our visit to South Beach and it was in part, to the lovely accommodations we had! |
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Deborah |
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| 08/23/09 |
Positive
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| PH09 IS THE BEST. I was a little hesitant about going to southbeach alone after my friend had to cancel at the last min.She doesn't know what she missed. The penthouse 09 is truly the best, the views from the terrace was remarkable you could see the ships come and go while enjoying the moment(didn't end up alone). The marble six head shower was relaxing after a long day on Ocean. I will be back real soon ,hope PH 09 is available.I won't hesitate to come alone this time. THANKS DAVID your the best host. |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/21/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I visited Penthouse 09 for our anniversary. It far exceeded my expectations. David and Amber were especially helpful in providing excellant information regarding restaurants and amenities. We stood around for the first hour after arrival in disbelief that we were in such a beautiful romantic suite. We enjoyed the deck and patio with hottub. We enjoyed expresso every morning and wine and cheese before dinner every night. It doesn't get any better than this. The view and the location of Penthouse 9 has to be one of the best in South Beach. I pray I get to return someday. A truely wonderful experince. |
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Pamela / Joby Cantalamessa, Uniontown, PA |
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| 08/10/09 |
Positive
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There is nothing that I could write which would do justice to Penthouse 09. I have heard among some of my travel connoisseur friends about Christian Francis' Sapphire Suite, so we wanted to find out for ourselves about Penthouse 09. There nothing superficial about this place. Either I have been secluded or this is the best suite that I have ever seen. We have been to South Beach several times but this is as good as it gets. The ocean view through the glass walls is just simply beautiful, the interior colors and flowers abound are arresting. Jimmy Buffet would sing a song about this hidden place. From the moment my wife and I walked into Penthouse 09 we felt good and it never stopped. Everything we needed was there and when we wanted something it was delivered promptly. The host has spared nothing in offering the best of amenities...from the brown jordan set pieces, pratesi linens, riedel glasses, floral bouquets, against the background of a hypoallergenic environment...the details are enormous. Gentleman David, thank you for your great service and attention. Thank you for accommodating my family in the manner that you did.
If you want to go to South Beach and if you can get a booking, which is often difficult since there is only one...stay at Christian Francis Sapphire Suite Penthouse 09 and you will be pleased. We are planning to come back for many years to come. |
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Donovan & Tammy, Bermuda |
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| 07/05/09 |
Positive
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| Well, the wait was worth it. Been trying for quite a while to book a weekend getaway--always booked--magnificent oceanview and detailed service. The smell and colors of roses in the jacuzzi garden did it for us. One of the priciest residences in the US and it shows. Modern and chic. There is nothing better--none. Thank you, sir. |
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Ron and Cherry |
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| 05/04/09 |
Positive
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I just want to comment on how wonderful my stay
was at the Christian Francis Penthouse 09. This
was one of the best hotel stays of my life. My
husband was gracious enough to treat me here for
a relaxing Birthday Getaway. With three kids and
one on the way, this trip was definitely needed. I
first want to mention that the pictures on this
website did hit the mark on what the place looks
like, however it does not do justice on the view you
get in person. Breathtaking! This is the only word
that sums up how I felt when I first stepped onto
the rooftop. The room was impeccably clean and beautiful and the bed was so fluffy and comfy, I felt
like I was sleeping on air!! We were greeted by
David and his associate to explain how everything
worked in the Penthouse, nothing was left
unexplained, from how to work the jacuzzi, the
rooftop and indoor ipod surround system, and my
husbands favorite, the Nespresso Espresso maker. I
just want to mention how comfortable David makes
you feel upon arrival. We stayed for six days and
after the first hour of meeting him, we felt as if he
was more of a friend. He gave us great
recommendations from restaurants, nightlife, and
day activities. He made sure to check up on us daily
by phone to see if we needed anything, and not
once did I feel as if I was intruded on. This really
helped because on some nights we had no idea
what to do. Please, anyone interested in this
property, don't hesitate to book it, and make sure
you take advantage of their recommendations,
especially the spa! Nothings says relaxation more
than soaking in the Jacuzzi or getting a massage on
the rooftop! Thank you so much Christian Francis
Penthouse 09, for my wonderful and relaxing
Birthday Experience! I can't wait to go back. |
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Brian and Laura Dominici, Chicago, IL |
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| 04/30/09 |
Positive
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| Penthouse09...heaven in the heart of south beach. we lived in the jacuzzi everyday only took a break to eat and shop. everything about the room was total comfort and luxury. the view from the top was to die for. it'll always be Penthouse 09 for us when we go to Miami. Thanks David, we simply loved it |
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Anonymous |
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| 03/26/09 |
Positive
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Upon reserving Penthouse 09 I knew we were in for something special...upon arrival my thoughts were confirmed. I knew it was going to be an amazing week!
This was the most comfortable accomodations I have ever encountered. I always wonder why sometimes we travel and sacrifice the luxuries we have at home? When I travel, I like to be wowed, and pehthouse 09 had a big wow factor. Everything was top of the line. One of the most incredible aspects was that this is right on Ocean Drive, yet I slept like a baby every night. I could not hear any of the activity going on. (even though it is in a quiet area)I did not even wake from a thunder storm one night! David and his staff have thought of everything and anything one could possibly need while in South Beach. This is prime location with prime views. I spent most of my time on the roof just staring into the turquise water....I could not wait to return from dinner so we could hang out on the roof terrace. This was the highlight of my trip.
This was an experience like no other. I will not consider staying anywhere else in South Beach. Penthouse 09 is the place to stay. I am already working on getting back there a soon as possible.
Thank you David and staff for a wonderful stay in South Beach. |
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Toni Willson, Texas |
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| 03/24/09 |
Positive
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Wow! We were impressed with what we saw online
but were awed by the views and the privacy of the
luxuriousness of Penthouse 09 once we were
inside! David and his staff were attentive to our
needs and made us feel truly pampered during our
two week stay.
We enjoyed the privacy and stunning views from
the rooftop space, having our daily espresso there.
The luxurious details of the Penthouse included
silky soft sheets and wonderfully comfortable
bedding. Victor made sure that we were pampered
by taking care of all of our laundry needs and
leaving our temporary home sparkling clean and
smelling amazingly fresh.
We enjoyed the list of suggested nearby restaurants
and also the many places that would deliver directly
to us for the times we just wanted to stay in and
enjoy our Penthouse Suite.
From top to bottom, David has considered every
modern amenity, full body spray shower with
beautiful stone surrounds and his and her vanities.
The temperature controlled wine chiller and bar
stocked with Riedel glasses allowed us to have a
cocktail on our top patio while enjoying one of the
best views in all of South Beach.
We look forward to a future stay with you and thank
you for showing us that you care about the quality
of our experience while staying with you. True
attention to detail and concern for the quality of
your guests experience was evident in the way we
were taken care of.
Many thanks,
Bill and Julie |
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Julie and Bill, Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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| 02/25/09 |
Positive
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| My fiancee and I stayed at the Sapphire Penthouse as an engagement celebration for ourselves and to say that we were pleased would be an understatement. David and his partner provided a wonderfully informative, and yet unintrusive walk through and explanation of all of the amenities. There was NOTHING that they hadn't thought of. The jacuzzi was wonderful and the view of the sunrise was impeccable. Location was perfect, close enough to everything, but intimate as it could be at the Penthouse. I look forward to staying here again, what a wonderful experience! |
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Katie Tierney, Boynton Bch, FL
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| 02/03/09 |
Positive
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| We had a great time in the Penthouse; there surely could not be a more ideal place to stay in South Beach. It was without doubt one of the highlights of our trip to South Florida. The location was convenient to the restaurants and Art Deco of Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Espanola Way and the beach. The views from the rooftop terrace of Ocean Drive, Lummus Park and the ocean are awe-inpiring. I will not hesitate to book here for my next trip to Miami Beach. Many thanks to David. |
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Anonymous |
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| 01/28/09 |
Positive
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| The attention to detail, flawless maintenance and lavish provisioning of this privately owned penthouse far exceed any commercial necessity and make it clear that the owner sincerely wants his customers to have a memorable stay. This is simply the most sexy hotel suite my wife and I have seen in 20 years of five star travel. Grab a bottle of wine from the store across the street, put it in the peltier wine chiller and watch the cruise ships go off in the sunset from your rooftop Jaccuzzi. What’s better than that? Everything is done in a fresh, modern style but with the best materials and restrained good taste. The corkscrew, for example, is not just a corkscrew but must be two pounds of silver and inlaid wood in a presentation box. The private rooftop terrace is all honed limestone and has its own refrigerator, anemometer controlled retractable awing, and an embedded sound system – your own or the owner’s eclectic playlists of classics, jazz and world beat. The Jacuzzi maintains your selected temperature your whole stay. Let’s see….. there are three refrigerators, a small Bose home theater sound system , his and hers granite vanity areas separated by sliding frosted glass panels, two LG flat screen TVs with free movie channels, a separate bedside Bose Ipod dock, spa robes, a Nespresso machine with 10 or 12 different flavors replenished each day, Bose noise reduction headphones, a microwave, cordless phone, free wireless (weak signal) and ethernet , the wine chiller, a separate ice maker , full china and stemware service for four, top flight bed linens with a huge duvet, fresh flowers upon arrival, and black granite or limestone every where possible …will there be anything else, sir? Oh ….you can have the restaurant downstairs bring up any of three meals a day. They will enter your rooftop using a hidden door and discretely set it all up, including candles and later take it away. Speaking of sexy--a fashion model asked our permission …uh …OK, sure! ..and did a shoot on our rooftop while we were there! The photographer preferred shooting the northeastern view. The eastern and southern views are of the ocean, beach and palms of the ocean front park, the western view looks out over the sunset and low rise art deco district, looking down you get the whole Ocean Drive “show your Bentley” scene. It’s a unique spot- you feel as though you are staying with rich friends rather than in another slot on a high rise resort shelf. We look forward to going back later in the year. Enjoy! |
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J Lawton |
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| 12/08/08 |
Positive
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My husband and I spend a lot of time in SOBE. We have stayed at some of the best hotels, but this penthouse is by far the best! The owners are extremely professional, courteous, accomedating and provide the best personnal assistance you can ask for. We went down for my birthday and planned on going to a nice restaurant, then out. However, after seeing the place, I decided I wanted to order out from the restaurant in the hotel (...FABULOUS) and eat on the rooftop terrace. Afterwards, we listened to GREAT music provided by an IPOD station that they had, while we soaked in the hot tub...VERY ROMANTIC! We hardly left the condo and I cannot wait to go back!
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julie, coral springs, fl. |
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| 11/16/08 |
Positive
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| We came from Russia and because of the time difference ( 8 hours), we ussialy woke up very early, about 4 a.m. and had our first breakfast on the terrace on the rooftop, then we went back to sleep right there on the rooftop,it was great! The view is breathtaking and location is ideal! Thanks to David! |
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Dmitry and Maria
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| 10/15/08 |
Positive
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| PH09 is AWESOME.. From the location to the cleanliness to the fantastic Host (David)! Thanks for making our 9-year anniversary and extra special one. We look forward to coming back and sharing the experience with others. |
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King
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| 10/13/08 |
Positive
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| Let's face it, the best thing about PH09 is it's location. It's in the middle of, or up the street from anything you could want. On the top floor, on the corner overlooking the ocean. That's also it's biggest problem. We never wanted to leave the rooftop! When we did venture out, it was all right there. Thanks to David for the spot on food recommendations. We had an amazing time. |
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Mike |
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| 09/19/08 |
Positive
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| What strikes you first is just how beautiful and clean penthouse 09 is. We needed quiet. We needed refinement. We needed to be pampered and we needed good food. We got all four. Thank you for the best vacation we have ever had. |
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Ed and Cathy |
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| 07/07/08 |
Positive
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| Aside from all of the amenities and the BEST location...it was immaculately clean...a hidden amenity not to be under valued! And another item that is near impossible to tell without visiting is the quality of the bed and the bedding. My problematic back slept beautifully and awoke ready to go be an active participant in all that SoBe had to offer. We only used our car once as there was no end to the fun and great food just steps away. I wish I could have stayed much longer...so I guess I'll just have to come back! Thank you David for all your attention. Thanks also to your lovely wife and the gentleman that visited daily to keep the space as pristine as the moment we arrived. Bravo! |
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Ken , Boston, MA. |
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| 06/27/08 |
Positive
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David,
Many thanks for a great stay in Penthouse 09. Great room and certainly the best views in the hotel and possibly on Ocean Drive. Make sure that you take an ipod to take advantage of the indoor and outdoor sound systems. |
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Henry Waddington, London, UK |
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| 06/18/08 |
Positive
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David,
The place was beautiful and I don't know what else to say. The rooftop terrace was a separate room on its own. Gorgeous view and gorgeous room. |
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Imran , Washington D.C. |
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| 06/04/08 |
Positive
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David, the penthouse is AWESOME! Wonderful location, beautiful views and your own private hot tub overlooking the ocean! What more could a person ask for?!
We'll definitely be back! |
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Mina, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| 05/16/08 |
Positive
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| Amazing Suite!! Probably the best accomodations on Ocean Drive. And great value for all you get. David and his team really took care of every detail. We will be back. |
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Mike , England
+441829260932 |
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| 05/12/08 |
Positive
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Thank you David! The penthouse is absolutely wonderful! We will definitely return.
Regards, |
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Carrie & Alan L., louisville, ky |
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| 05/07/08 |
Positive
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David:
I want to personally thank you and your staff for being professional and punctual throughout our stay with Christian Francis in South Beach Fl.
The room was clean and the amenities were at the level that we are accustom to.
I would absolutely recommend others to stay at your property without hesitation.
Again, we thank you for everything and look forward to working with you and your staff in the future.
Warmest Regards, |
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John K., Cleveland, OH |
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| 05/02/08 |
Positive
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| Penthouse 409 is spectacular! Without a doubt the finest unit in the building. Perfect location for the beach and Lincoln Rd. Every amenity is top shelf. the rooftop terrace is comparable to $2000 a night units. Whether you are looking for a luxurious get away or a place to have a meeting or small get together, this penthouse is the ticket. |
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Chris B. |
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| 04/24/08 |
Positive
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Paul and I want to tell you what a wonderful time we had in South Beach! Your Penthouse is absolutely beautiful and made our trip extremely comfortable. Thank you so much for being so accommodating. We would love to stay in touch and possibly rent from you again. We've told a lot of friends/family about your place as well, and will send them to you anytime.
Thanks again... |
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Lisa and Paul |
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