The hotel, a 450-room deluxe oceanfront resort set amidst 12 acres of tropical gardens, opened on July 1 2001, redefining the luxury hotel landscape of Miami. It is located in the exclusive Grand Bay community of Key Biscayne and was renovated in 2008. The air-conditioned resort features four stellar dining options and a bar, while its golden beach was ranked among Americas Top Ten Beaches for 2008. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with a 24-hour check-out service. The hotel also provides a safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a hairdressing salon, a childrens playground and a kids club (fees apply to the latter). Business guests in particular will appreciate the hotels conference facilities and WLAN Internet access (charges apply to the latter). Room and laundry services are on offer as well (charges apply to both), and guests will find a car park and a garage on site (parking fees apply).