Miami Heat fans score deep discounts at Epic Hotel (Photos)

The Epic Hotel in Miami is turning on the heat for fans of the local NBA team with deep discounts.

I really like this property. I spent just one night there prior to a Crystal Symphony cruise, and was delightfully impressed with the room food and service.

Here's the deal if you're planning on hitting town for some basketball games:

As the Miami Heat kick off the NBA season on October 26 and prepare for their first home game on October 29 against the Orlando Magic, season ticket holders and fans are invited to receive savings fit for a king from Kimptons EPIC Hotel, the top-rated hotel for luxury, style and service located within walking distance of the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami.

EPIC is extending a discount of 20 percent off the best available rate to season ticket holders and fans who book a stay at the hotel during any of the 2010/2011 season Miami Heat home games. Season ticket holders also receive a complimentary appetizer at the hotels critically-acclaimed Mediterranean-inspired premium seafood restaurant, Area 31, a Kimpton restaurant, and a complimentary upgrade based on availability, when they present their season ticket holder credentials at check-in. In addition to 20 percent off the best available rate, EPIC offers guests a Miami Heat Package, which includes:

$100 dinner credit at Area 31 Restaurant

Breakfast for two at Area 31 Restaurant

Taxi transfer to and from the arena

Daily hosted evening wine reception

Daily morning coffee and tea service

When booking the Miami Heat Package, use rate code MHP; for 20 percent off best available rate, use rate code HEAT

And for those out-of-towners in need of extra leg-room, EPIC offers 13 specialty tall rooms with longer beds, king-sized for taller guests. EPICs tall beds are 9 longer than its standard size beds, measuring 72 wide x 89 long. Mascots are also welcome courtesy of EPICs pet-friendly policy, which ensures all pet guests receive a pet bed, treats and toy upon arrival.

Recently chosen as a Top 10 Luxury Hotel, a Top 10 Trendiest Hotel and a Top 25 Hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor in its 2010 Travelers Choice Awards, the EPIC Hotel provides a distinctive lifestyle experience from its personalized service and attention, style and design, to its top-rated pool deck, restaurant and newly opened exhale spa.

Managed by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, EPIC is located at the edge of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and combines the timeless style of a cosmopolitan boutique hotel with the amenities of a resort to create a sophisticated recreation oasis for guests amidst the energy and pulse of Miami. EPIC is located just a short distance from area beaches, local shopping districts, and a thriving arts and culture scene, with the performing arts center, sports arena, and many museums, restaurants, shops and theaters within walking distance. The hotels 411 rooms and suites are high on style, artfully designed by Cheryl Rowley, with custom furnishings and fine fabrics that convey an understated sense of cool sophistication. All rooms and suites also feature private balconies that provide views of the city and bay. Rooms offer a wide range of amenities to provide a relaxing and indulgent experience, including fine Italian linens with luxurious triple sheeting and throw blankets, LCD flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, and spa-inspired luxury bath amenities, and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and in every guest room for Kimpton InTouch Members.

My husband and I really enjoyed 13,752-square-foot wrap-around pool deck and private cabanas. We also had a great dinner and breakfast at Area 31 restaurant adjacent to the pool. ,

EPIC is located at 270 Biscayne Blvd Way. For more information on EPIC and/or reservations, call (866) 760-3742 or (305) 424-5226 or visit www.epichotel.com.

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