South Beach

CLUBS & NIGHTLIFE

MansionEditor's Pick

by / December 12, 2011

Mansion Miami Beach

Mansion

Miami Beach nightlife visionary Eric Milon, who previously established the Living Room as a glamorous tropical waypoint for east-coast A-listers and European jet-setters in the early '90s, now present us with Mansion, a club that has become the prime destination for Hollywood celebs and the hippest crowd in South Florida.

Set in the massive 1235 Washington Avenue space that was originally built as the French Casino in 1936, and has housed such legendary nightclubs as Glam Slam, Club Z and Paragon, Mansion has a brand new $2 million dollar redesign that projects a sensual vibe throughout its multi-level area. With six bars on two levels and a main-room stage to host fashion shows and live performances, we predict Mansion will rewrite South Beach nightlife history for years to come.

Club Details

Rating:
3 - 3 stars / 1246 reviews across the Web
Address:
1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 531-5535
Category: Dance Club
Price: $$$ - Average cost of admission plus one cocktail
Attire: Club Chic
Payment: Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Table Res: Yes
Outdoor Area:
No
Parking: Parking Garage one block east
Website:
Hours: Tu-Su 11pm - 5am
 

User reviews

Reviewer:

Wait on Who from Atlanta, GA

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

2.5

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

2-Poor

Review:  Ok. Mansion totally transitioned me from being a club go(er) who goes to clubs because they are talked about--- to now a club go(er) who clubs at venues to treat patrons like they are guest. Who are these people who say "this is Miami this is what you get?" Like I said, these days I do not go to any venue that holds lines. Wake up people. A venue is supposed to wait on you, not you on them. I have no issue with paying $20 to get in, I get you need the money, but I think line holding (for no reason) is disrespectful, I don't care if it's ATL, LA, MIA, NYC, or the fucking Gobi Dessert.

OK. Like, you folks who dropped $700, $1200 and up dollars. Wooooo, I know your pissed, I spent maybe $40 on admission and drinks. The most I've personally spent on VIP is $400 at another venue in ATL), so I don't spend huge amounts of club money. Seriously, we pay for a sofa in VIP when most of us have them at home, funny (I hate you guys paid for a table).

The name Mansion, why? It is not huge inside. I'm still looking for the ultimate club with the huge 5000sq foot dance floor that you see in the movies. This is not a venue with anything special going on. The big & tall bald head bouncer, is a straight anal canal. F*#k the lines. You came out to have a good time, find a venue where you can do so without being treated like 2nd class minion. Like a dummy, I waited in line all Saturday night and didn't get in. In my desperate state of mind, tried again Sunday (I think mostly b/c they were one of the few venues that were open on Sunday so) got in and it was just ok. I know your thinking, well it was Sunday, well it was full, and if this is "South Beach" like these others are raving about, It should have been the best. Don't waste a good night in south beach at this BS, be there done that- venue!


Reviewer:

Astra from Miami, Fl

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  I didn't wait too long in line. But alot of guys were rude, when I was being ushered in with my guy they wouldn't get out the way. You don't have to be naked to get in but you have to look good and damn sexy if your with a guy. The $20 door fee was waived for us...it really helps to look sexy. The bars were crowded so get ready to fight your way through and the club was super crowded but that's what makes it fun so Enjoy..I love my hometown =)


Reviewer:

EJB from Detroit, MI

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3.5

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Way to ghetto and way to many guys, wont go there anymore when I visit miami


Reviewer:

Mike from Coral Springs, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  Not worth it! Went last night. You have to pay $30 if your a guy, $25 for women. It seemed like the staff was trying to start more fights than stop them. They were just standing there shoving people for the hell of it. When a fight did break out the staff just stood there and watched for about 10 minutes before attempting to stop it. The drinks were god awful and overpriced. My friend had asked for something sweet and strong, instead he got what tasted like water mixed with alcohol. I've been to way better clubs that didn't cost an arm and a leg. The only good thing i can say about this place is the décor. The music could've been a lil better. I recommend to skip this club.


Reviewer:

J Dilla from Los Angeles

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

2-Poor

Vibe:

2-Poor

Review:  Mansion needs to increase its ratio of man to women, we went 2 nights in a row and both nights had an overwhelming amount of guys versus girls in the place.


Reviewer:

CJS from New York

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Showed up with 4 of my girlfriends. This is obviously the trick because we were immediately shown the front of the line by the bouncers, and we showed up dressed to kill. We were, however, all disappointed when we got in there. The party hadn't really started yet, the house music was iffy and the crowd was...well...let's just say it must have been a slow night and everyone was let in.


Reviewer:

Joel from Flint, MI

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  well when in was livin there it was dope, and i was with a bunch of models who got me in for free, and we were vip (which means we got a table, and bottles) that was free 2, cuz the model crowd gets whatever they want, im just glad my boys hooked up like that. So unless you got lots of loot, or your famous, you better know someone that knows someone, if you catch my drift, the girls, HOTT


Reviewer:

David Pinko from Glasgow, Scotland

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Great experience, Great  Music, Amazing Girls, but not as good as The Ibiza Super Clubs. Ibiza rating is 6/5.. LoL  Drink prices Very Reasonable, compared to Ibiza..!!!  Recommended


Reviewer:

Bishop from New York

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  The line was horrendously long, and that is WITH the 'VIP' wristband.  Apparently, there were too many given out.  In addition, there were other priority guess that were pushed to the front of the line.  These individuals include those with a hotel pass (Not sure what hotel, but the passes where black), and the friends of the bouncers/staff. The latter were in ridiculous numbers; Too many people being able to jump a line while others patiently waited.  So much for the 'VIP' wristbands. In any case, once in, I must be fair, it wasn't bad!  My Heineken was 8 bucks, not much different from NY, or any other big city. Oddly, many people brought sand to the beach. 

There were a lots of couples there, or at least it seemed.  This made it hard to see who was alone and who was just left alone for a moment.  The middle of the room was taken up by the VIP section. So, get used to dancing by stairs, small pathways, or by a small lounge with couches in the way. To me it was a poor floor plan!!  The music, however, did keep me moving until 4am.  By this time, many people where leaving as well, unless, of course, you where in the VIP section where only you could be.  If you ask me this club would be better as an exclusive club where everyone was a VIP.

My biggest problem with the club was waiting online with a 'VIP' wristband for over an hour.  As I was leaving I asked a bouncer if this was the norm, guess what he said.


Reviewer:

Mike from Wisconsin

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  The Mansion was unbelievably sweet! Yes, you may have to wait in line for a bit, but come with a wristband and you'll get in a lot quicker. Once inside, this place is bumping with hot people ready to party all night. I'm talking you hold nothing back and simply have a blast! I love this place!!!!


Reviewer:

Chabelys from Miami, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  I loved it. Everything about it. The music the service, Everything was super raw!


Reviewer:

Steve from New York

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

2-Poor

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Honestly, if anyone really reads any of these reviews, and you are planning a trip to South beach, then I will advice you to stay away from any of the big night clubs.

I was at South beach last weekend, and decided to check out Club Mansion, with some friends. For such a big and popular club, their customer relation really sucks. The bouncers were very rude, the VIP line was extremely long, and their bottle requirements made absolutely no sense. The same applies to Privé.


Reviewer:

LAL  from Virginia Beach, VA

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

4-Goor

Music:

4-Goor

Vibe:

4-Goor

Review:  Considering this seems to be the most popular club, I was not impressed. It was nice, fun, had a good sound system and worth a visit, but not worth all the hype. I have been to better. If you haven't been to big clubs, you will probably like it.


Reviewer:

Yolanda from Lancaster, PA.

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

3

Staff:

2-Poor

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

2-Poor

Review:  It was horrible. Me and 8 of my friends spent $2000 dollars for VIP. When we got there they said we were not on the list. We had to argue with them. After we finally got in we got a little table that could seat only half of us and we were not allowed on the dance floor. We stayed for about 20 min and left. It was over hyped


Reviewer:

Michele from Newark, New Jersey

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  I went to Mansion on Memorial Weekend with my girls. It was very nice and we were cooling out with Jim Jones and Dipset for a while. The music was good, the drinks were ok, but I was a little upset to find that a bottle water was almost $6.00. That was outrageous to me!! I would go back again though, because it's South Beach, It's so much FUN, and your definitely going to have a ball!! Try it out, you'll see...


Reviewer:

Christie from Oklahoma

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I absolutely loved the place. I had bought tickets in advance so I walked right in, no problem. The bouncers did look like they were giving people a hard time outside though. Tiesto was spinning inside and I didn't have to buy a drink all night. I have been all over the world and have never seen so many gorgeous men in one place. Not a place to go if you are broke.


Reviewer:

Nicole from East Brunswick, NJ

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Mansion is alllwayyys so much fun. When I went, Ashlee Simpson was chillin out there - My BF had to pay the door guy because the line was hugggeee... I definitely recommend it! But on a busy night, if you don't know anyone that works there, make sure your prepared to drop the guys @ the door some $$... xoxo


Reviewer:

LaMia from Baltimore, MD

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4.5

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  It was the best club that I have ever been to everyone was very nice and this one guy paid 1,000 dollars for a table that we were sitting at so we had to get up, but he let us stay he order tons of drinks and he only stayed for ten minutes and before he left he gave everything to us, I was so wasted, but it was worth it and I am going back when i visit this October!!!!!


Reviewer:

Francis Mary from Providence, RI

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Me and my friends were in line for about 5 minutes we decided to leave, but were stopped by one of the bouncers and let in, we paid the usual 20 dollars. Mansion is a beautiful place. a lot of different rooms. And it wasn't true about having to be dressed in almost nothing to get in cause me and my gurls all looked nice and pretty covered.


Reviewer:

Chris from Minnesota

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Had a great time in VIP! Price was average for SB. Would of gone back but went to Privé' which is also owned by the Opium Group.


Reviewer:

Joe from Virginia Beach, VA

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3.5

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  I agree with Cody from Cleveland, OH. no where to sit. just stand around looking at VIP. Me and my girl dress nice so the doorman picked us out and we had no problem getting in. Its a nice club but like other Miami spots no dance floor. So between no where to dance and sit its whack to me.


Reviewer:

Sasha from Washington

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

1

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

1-Bad

Music:

1-Bad

Vibe:

1-Bad

Review:  Well I can't really comment on anything because I never got past the doorman. After waiting on line for an hour with 2 friends he came up with some BS about invitations. When clearly no one else in line had them. When I asked about the invitation I was spoken to like an idiot.

I was then told by another guy to try a club down the block where an Mtv person was appearing. Much to my surprise everyone on that line looked a lot like me and my friends, if you get the drift. Bottom line, unless you look like the majority don't waste your time.


Reviewer:

Jamie from Tampa, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4.5

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  This is quite a little hot spot if you can make it past the doormen.  You better come strong with some good looking women or else be stuck waiting in line pondering how much to tip the guy just to get past him to then turn around and pay your entry.  It won't be a cheap night but well worth the experience. The club itself is phenomenal so stack your pockets and give it a try!


Reviewer:

Lene from Montreal, CA

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Club Mansion is full of tourists. There's always a long line up. Its very hard for some people to get in. But I never had a problem getting in. You really have to dress up. The crowd is mix...You'll find younger and older rich crowd. Guyz there are very persistent they will do or say anything to try and get you. The staff were good. Bartenders are fast and make really good drinks. So fellaz make sure your pockets are thick when you go there. Ladies its very easy...


Reviewer:

Julien from Alberta, Canada

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  This place was amazing the first night I went there, didn't have to wait in line at all, got let right in. The music was the best I've heard at a club in a long time, great DJ. The people you meet there are almost all tourists so you meet all kinds of people. This club is not very good to go with a bunch of people, because you most likely will slip off by yourself due to the people you'd meet. I would recommend to people for sure.


Reviewer:

Crush from Philly

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  Very good music, but no dance floor and no where to sit, the drinks expensive. Just would not do it again.


Reviewer:

Cody from Cleveland, OH

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

1-Bad

Review:  Nice club if you are a VIP. No where to dance or sit, entire club is designed to compliment the VIP's. I personally don't like paying $20 so stand around and watch rich people. Wouldn't go back!...save your $20


Reviewer:

Rachel from Miami, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I think it is the best club in Miami, and I would highly recommend it if the staff wasn't comprised of such [...edited...]. I have never had a problem getting in, and last night I didn't either. Then, when I quickly walked outside just to hand my friend her car keys and a TAMPON, they literally opened the entrance and PUSHED me out. "She's done. Get her out." What reason did they have to kick me out? And one of the bouncers even told me to hand my friend the keys and come right back. Of course, when I confronted him he became a little pussy in the face of the big bad door men and pretended he had no idea what I was talking about. For the next 30 minutes they completely ignored me and let me stand right by the entrance, letting everyone else in except me. Straight up [...edited...] with no legit reason.


Reviewer:

Villardia from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I love it, I love it, and I love it some more.


Reviewer:

Andrea from Michigan

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3.5

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  Ok, so I liked the doormen. He let us cut in line right away because a guy down the street gave us wrist bands. So we got to cut in line and got in in a matter of 10 minutes. Another doorman showed us where the bathrooms were and was very helpful on where everything was located. The 20 dollars I paid to get in was not worth it. You have to be god, or know a god to get into the middle. And all you see is slutty girls begging the guys in the middle to let them in. Its a distraction when a girl asks you to move out of her way so she can ask a guy to let her in. I probably wouldn't go back. The music was alright. They played a lot of old stuff. I liked how they played the video with the song. It is less then what I expected. I didn't even bother to get a drink. The bars were over crowded. All the VIP rooms is a little too much. I came with a group of about 4 of us, and if you don\'t know anyone important there, then you pretty much just stay to yourselves. Everyone there seemed real uptight!


Reviewer:

Kay from Chicago, IL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4.5

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Get over the negative comments. I didn't think the club was what it was hyped up to be and it was real expensive...BUT YOU ARE IN MIAMI, so don't expect to be let in if your not hot, or don't pull up in a $100,000+ vehicle, because you simply won't get in...that's Miami, get over it. ;)


Reviewer:

Joy from Chicago, IL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  This is why it's hot!!!! I am from Chicago, our clubs are nice.  But I have never seen anything so fabulous as Mansion.  Those that posted negative reviews:  Remember ladies first, and you are in Miami beauty/fashion comes first. So those of you that had to wait in line next time you know how it works.

The staff was very, very nice ... Especially, the door staff. (Hey Sexies)!  The music had me dancing from the time I walked in the door. Thank God for gifted DJ's.

Also, being a very observant partier I would like to thank the staff/bouncers for hauling away those that were sloppy drunk. So not cute ladies/guys!! By all means Mansion is the place to go to be amongst the beautiful and getting your party on. Thanks for a great time.  I will be back to party Mansion style before this year is out.


Reviewer:

Mixter from Miami, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4.5

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  At 40, I have been in the South Beach club scene for a while. This location (1235 Washington Ave) used to be my favorite back in the days of Club Z, Decos, Paragon. Now Mansion is quite something. Very elegant, the music is delightful, both the sound systems and the lights are awesome. I managed to get in pretty easily, the staff is a bit rude but to some extent understandably, I am planning to go back as much as possible, it is a great place to dance and enjoy the sounds of house music.


Reviewer:

Kelli from NYC

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Okay I Really Can't Believe Anyone Can Speak Bad About This Club, An Like That Guy Said, That's Miami For You, An Am From NYC, An The Music Was Great The Vibe An Feeling You Get When You Walk In, Reminded Me Of My First Time At Webster Hall, I Didn't Even Wait In Line, Never Paid For One drink An Believe ME I Was PLASTERED DRUNK!!! An We Had A Blast, Everyone In There IS So Hot, An Beautiful, I Even Got To Dance On A Pole On Top Of The Bar In The Hip-Hop Room, Yay ME!!!, LOL All I Have To Say Is IF Your Going To Mia You Gotta Go To Mansions, IT's A Must.


Reviewer:

Katie from Miami, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

3

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  Not worth it if you are not a girl, on a list, with friends. I only go with a bunch of girlfriends. I would never get in with a guy.  Drinks are overpriced. More tourists go there because they hear its "THE" club to go to in Miami. Don't bother.


Reviewer:

Kels from Virginia Beach, VA

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

4.5

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  I had to wait less than 30 seconds to get in VIP, even though the regular line was endless.  I was traveling alone from VA so I was very impressed to get the same treatment at Mansion that I\'d expect at home.  Drinks were a little pricy, $15 for a Jager/red bull, but it was well worth it.  Everyone in there(men and women) were absolutely beautiful.  I did have to show MIA what I was all about and left with the hands down sexiest man in the club.  I would definitely recommend.


Reviewer:

Alex from Miami, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

4

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  The staff is rude.  Plan on bringing at least a thousand dollars to spend and you will have a great time. PS, if you are average looking and with no girls, you won't get in.


Reviewer:

Kelly from Weston, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

1

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

2-Poor

Music:

1-Bad

Vibe:

1-Bad

Review:  Way over-rated...not recommended at all........been there before and they played the same music. Bouncer at the door is horrible......who the heck does he think he is?.....staff has major attitude and rude. Most everyone in there looked stoned, not sure how cause the drinks are weak and horrible. don't think I'll be going back, especially since there are much nicer clubs elsewhere.......


Reviewer:

Jen from Miami, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

1

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

1-Bad

Music:

1-Bad

Vibe:

1-Bad

Review:  My husband, his brother and a friend went to mansion on Friday night. We were at the front of the line and the bouncer never even let us in. He kept looking over us all the way to the back of the line and kept picking out other people from the line and letting them in. When I asked another guy why he was doing this, I was told they were friends but it was a blatant lie b/c they acted liked they never even saw each other b4. Our friend asked the bouncer when he was going to let us in and if we should even bother waiting since we were already waiting at least 45 mins. He was totally rude and said it's up to us if we wanted to wait. I went there a year ago with my husband and cousin and we had no problem getting in so I don't know what the problem was with this guy, he was a total jerk. Club Space and the clubs at Hard Rock are much better.


Reviewer:

Danielle from Boston, MA

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I went to Mansion with 5 girls for a bachelorette party in July 2006. It was a Saturday night. We got there and got to skip the line b/c the bouncer knew we were there for a party. It was $20 to get in but so worth it. The Hip Hop room was smaller and pretty crowded. The House room was awesome and the DJ was great. I love house music and this place was fab. You have to go VIP though- so keep that in mind. There is no real place to dance if you aren't VIP. The only other negative was that my friend\'s purse was stolen off out table in VIP and the waitress (who was making a small fortune off of us) didn't even try to help us find it or tell us where to go and ask if it would be if someone was nice enough to turn it in.


Reviewer:

Michael from Oklahoma

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

5

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I visit South Beach once a year for the past 5 years and I must say Mansion has got it going on.  I don't know what some of these people are thinking with some of these negative reviews.  You are in South Beach people!  Of course you are going to have to dress up to go out and you might have to wait in line because they are letting "beautiful people" in first.  Give me a break, this is why I go to South Beach and this club exemplifies everything I like about it.  The club décor is very nice, the music is slammin and the vibe inside is one of a kind.  This is a must stop if you like dancing and you like to have a good time. Nuff said.


Reviewer:

Crystal from Miami via Cleveland

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  My boyfriend and I are (new) locals and it was our first time there. We got wristbands from a promoter and stood in line about 20 mins. (The doorman lets people based on attractiveness, apparently).  We paid $20 p.p to get in and then $11 for a vodka/cranberry.  The music was ok...I loved the rap/R&B, rock music, but the techno was awful...the DJ used a loud blowhorn several times throughout the night I guess to compliment the music, but it was awful to listen to.

The people in the club where fine, but a little crowded.  Staff kept walking through the crowd selling cigars, I felt that that ruined the vibe a little bit because you had to stop dancing to let them through.

They atmosphere was cool, better then any club I've been to.  Overall, I wouldn't make this a regular club I will go to, but I may save it for a special occasion when I plan on spending half my paycheck on a good night out.


Reviewer:

Tina from NYC

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  My friend and I went on a Wednesday night. I was expecting more from Mansion based on the length of the line and the huge crowd hanging outside its doors. I waited for a good 20-30 minutes before getting in despite having gotten a wristband form a promoter who told us to ask for a staff member at the door.

We paid a $20 cover and let in 2 random guys b/c at that point the staff were only letting women in. Staff was ok, not as unfriendly as other reviews make them seem. Maybe because of how we were dressed.... we saw many dressed-down girls wearing shorts and flip-flops, while we wore skirts and 3-inch stilettos.

The crowd was mixed... many Latinos and Europeans, which was great for me as that's my preferred crowd. The music wasn't all that great. Hip-hop and RnB was ok. Techno was horrible with people not dancing to it, just standing around with drinks in hand.

We got invited to VIP a couple of times and got some numbers, but experience overall wasn't great b/c of the mediocre music. We went a second time on Thursday b/c it was free and the third time on Saturday b/c a friend wanted to go there. Those two times proved to be worse than the first and to think they were on days when most people go partying. I personally wouldn't recommend it.


Reviewer:

Cecelia from Ottawa

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Mansion was s-o-o-o-o hot.  It was a sick way to end spring break.  If you're up for one crazy, sexy time then hit Mansion up--if your not, go home.  XO.

(Remember to bring some serious cash for this club--drinks are about $12 + tip, and cover is something like $30.)


Reviewer:

Jacquelyn from Miami, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  March 26 to see Tiesto.... It was heaven.. The staff, the surroundings and the best part, the music...Mansion thnx for having our man Tiesto down here taking care of us, your guests...Mansion is not only elegant but cozy...I recommend it fully.


Reviewer:

Kenneth from Exchange Student from Denmark
 

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

2-Poor

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I went to the Mansion doing my Spring Break the 22nd of March 06. A friend of mine was told to contact someone at the door to get in faster, and after a little searching he found the guy and for $15 we, 4 persons plus 2 random girls got in fast. I guess $20 is normal for such a club but $7 for a bottle of water is too much for a poor student. I think the house/lounge music was superb and the women where WORLD CLASS!!! Nothing less...

The bad experiences I had was few, but is it really hard for a doorman to tell one where to find a restroom? I guess. if you wanna get drunk this place you have to pay A LOT!!!  BUT!! Cool place and nice dancing girls and great atmosphere.


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from Miami, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  Not much space to dance...more of a social gathering club, than a dance club.


Reviewer:

Ana from Miami, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Don't believe what these people are saying...MANSION is the place to be!!!  I've been there over 20 times and I have yet to be disappointed!!!


Reviewer:

Lush from Jerz

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I flew in from Jersey to visit a friend.. we drove a little more than an hour to a hotel near by, then over to Mansion. I'm used to waiting in line for quite a while, partying in Manhattan and Philly... but we only waited in line for maybe 5 minutes, then we were shown to a table. We really enjoyed our night. The music was great, the drinks were even better, and the company was hot. The only MINOR problem we had was that some girl was dancing on the table behind us, number one, she had no underwear on, and two.. she spilled a drink on us... other than that everything was amazing. Can't wait to visit again!


Reviewer:

DonJuan from Birmingham, England

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  After days of waiting 40mins to get into clubs that are half full all week, me and my friends decided that on this night we would book a table at the famous MANSION nightclub.  now we have came all the way from England and heard about this club, so the concierge in the intercontinental downtown, booked this table for us, which came to a total of $2200 for seven of us. 

We arrive at the club, and told to que up in a vip queue, after ten minutes. We were told to move to another queue, which wasn't a queue at all, it was just a lot of people outside, trying to get into the club.  After explaining to one of the staff that we had a table booked, they said yeah just wait two minutes. After another 15 minutes, the girl who took our booking approached us and asked what name the table was booked it in and took the credit card. 

By this time we patience was running thin, and started to become frustrated, as people who hadn't booked a table in advance but new people on the door were cruising past us.  Which is not good business. 

Then it eventually hit us that its because these people were spending more money than us, so they where waiting to see what's left before they gave us our table.  Eventually when we did inside and trying to keep up with the member of staff that  was guiding us through the rammed club club to our table. 

When we did get to the table, it wasn't in the main area. IT WAS THE BACK ROOM were they were playing some off key music.  when the drink came to the table we were offered  3 bottles of Moet champagne, and two bottles of Hypnotic, and then the waitress had the check to ask for her tip.  Me personally, wasn't gonna give her anything, but as it wasn't her fault and she was apologetic about our wait, we tipped her a little something.


Reviewer:

Robyn from Portland, Maine

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

1-Bad

Vibe:

2-Poor

Review:  After waiting in line for 30 minutes they give us the privilege of paying $20 bucks a person...and by the way, it is a minimum of $300 to actually sit down anywhere, (you must purchase V.I.P service) and no, normally I wouldn't even want to sit down, but when they started to play "Love Shack" I knew that this place was WAY overrated.

ALL the bathrooms were gross and had completely run out of paper towels...men's and ladies rooms....And RUDE STAFF!!! I was standing next to a poor girl that was being ignored by the bartender, he finally got her drink, and when she handed him the cash, he leaned forward and said "this doesn't include my tip"!!!! Here's your F**King tip buddy!!! I couldn't believe it. I was hoping for some cutting edge SoBe music and drinks and we left after 1 hour to go to AUTOMATIC SLIMS across the street and it was way better. I think all these clubs are WAY OVERRATED!!!!


Reviewer:

Hennessy from Miami, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  Well lets see... I was on the guest list, but still had to make the regular line. Once I got to the front where they had the list, the guy tells my boyfriend to tuck in his shirt, and then points me towards some chick with a clipboard that hardly spoke English and hardly knew what I was talking about. We finally get in, and the drinks were expensive the music was whatever.. overall it was nothing special... I thought it would be better but it was like any other club


Reviewer:

Courtney from Niagra Falls

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Courtesy of my boyfriend I flew to Florida. It was my first time anywhere south, basically, and Miami was my main destination. My boyfriend and I were driving down the highway when we heard over the radio about a concert that was being held. It just so happened to be Sean Paul who was holding a live performance on Jan. 23/06 at the night club, Mansion, in South Beach.

Well, first of all... I had just seen my first palm tree a couple days prior and the fact that I was in Florida was still sinking in; secondly, I was staying at my boyfriends cousins house, who is a millionaire, so we definitely had it made the whole time we were there; thirdly, Sean Paul is an amazing artist and I have never seen him live and would be more than honoured to; and last but not least, it was my 21st Birthday and I was in South Beach!

Now... I found out about this appearance last minute, so I wasn't really dressed accordingly I guess you could say, but.. I didn't really care at that point, I was there to celebrate and have a good time. That I did. Although, the staff could have been a bit more friendlier. Other than that... it was definitely a night, as well as a vacation to remember.


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from South Beach

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

2-Poor

Vibe:

2-Poor

Review:  I had a very bad experience at Mansion on New Year's Eve. I paid $4000 for a table for 10 and my group was shown to a table for 2. After arguing for 20 minutes, I managed to get a slightly bigger table for 4. To add insult to injury, they double charged my credit card and refuse to return the money. Beware of this venue!


Reviewer:

Chris Van Lieu from Cincinnati (not the farm town you think)

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  My experience at this venue was about as good as a night out as it get's --better than any club this side of Vegas.


Reviewer:

Rag from Germany

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

2-Poor

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  You don't wanna be there. It is expensive and the DJ doesn't seem to know how to use his devices... I really can't understand how somebody can like this place.


Reviewer:

Jackeline Gomez from Colombia

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I love Mansion...the music is so nice!


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from NYC

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Mansion rocked all night.  Partied there on a Sunday night, the place was packed, but not overly crowded.  Great vibe, great crowd, the DJ was amazing and we danced from when we walked in until they kicked us out at closing. My friends and I put it in the top 3 nights out we've had.


Reviewer:

BT from Cameroon

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  I danced non stop. Good atmosphere, great music.


Reviewer:

Jay Silverman from Winter Park, FL

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  I was there on Sunday night January 15th 2006. It was a three day weekend because of MLK Jr's B-Day on Monday. I was walking along the street and someone gave me a wristband that said VIP and told me that I could get right in to Mansion without waiting in line. It was about 1 AM or so. I did get right in and paid my 20$ to a gorgeous young lady who told me that I looked good. The place was packed with about 1000 people. There must have been 500 or 600 people dancing on the dance floor. There was still plenty of room to walk around, as there are many different rooms. It was easy to get a drink, and the bartenders were really nice. The music was great, and everyone was friendly and cool. This is a great club, one of the best I have ever been to. Don't believe the negative reviews on this website. Mansion is the place to be. I look forward to going back soon.


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from Tampa

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Awesome club! Great DJ!! Awesome drinks! Open late of course! I love hip hop so this was the place to be. The outside is very misleading as to how extravagant the club is inside! I was very satisfied! I'm going back this weekend. It was only $20 to get in, but as soon as we got in people invited us into VIP so we got our money's worth! Great place to be!!!


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from California

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

4-Good

Review:  I am well off, have a hot wife, and had a personal invite--and still the door staff treated us like dirt.  The place is a joke.


Reviewer:

DeNel from Texas

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  The door staff left such a negative vibe on my friends and I that experiencing what the club had to offer was not an option.  There is a certain level of professionalism and respect that should be given to paying patrons.  The door staff did not even exceed the minimal requirements.  The appearance of gaining access was that you had to know someone who works for the club.  Vacationers do not waste your time and money trying to gain access.  In addition the party goers were immature and cliquish.


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from Miami

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

4-Good

Decor:

4-Good

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

3-Fair

Review:  A bit of a ghetto crowd. Unfriendly people at the door and waitresses should give you a bit more respect if you are spending over $1,000 in one night.


Reviewer:

Danny from Dubai, UAE

Recommended:

Yes

Overall Rating:

Staff:

5-Excellent

Decor:

5-Excellent

Music:

5-Excellent

Vibe:

5-Excellent

Review:  Great club! We can spend a lot of money in this club and have fun!


Reviewer:

South Beach Magazine Reader from NYC

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

3-Fair

Decor:

2-Poor

Music:

3-Fair

Vibe:

2-Poor

Review:  Sorry been there done that ... boring. I expected a lot more from its "hype"  And where the hell are all the hot people.. definitely not at the mansion...


Reviewer:

Gaby from Miami, FL

Recommended:

No

Overall Rating:

Staff:

1-Bad

Decor:

3-Fair

Music:

4-Good

Vibe:

1-Bad

Review:  I showed up at Mansion and I was wearing a certain outfit and because of that The staff would not let me in. They ruined my 21st Birthday. The staff was rude and inconsiderate. Bottom line, do not go there unless You have a million dollar wardrobe or know someone because it is a waste of time.


 
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