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The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Program identifies hotels and B&B’s that are committed to environmentally friendly practices like recycling, water efficiency, and reduced energy consumption. In July 2013, The Palms Hotel & Spa became one of only 13 hotels in Miami and Miami Beach to receive and maintain a Green Leader Certification, making it easier for travelers to find and book a greener stay.

The Palms Hotel & Spa has been recognized as one of only 14 Miami Beach hotels to achieve an honorable designation from the state of Florida’s Green Lodging Program. The Green Lodging Program awards Florida hotels, motels, resorts and bed & breakfasts that have demonstrated a commitment to succeed in protecting Florida’s natural resources.

Review Highlights - "Upmarket", earth-friendly cuisine stars at this eatery at The Palms Hotel & Spa where ingredients are sustainable, local and organic whenever possible and include some from the on-site vegetable garden; "beautiful outside dining" on the expansive porch, plus a pretty, contemporary interior and "great" service all contribute to a "wonderful experience". Zagat is America’s most prestigious dining and shopping guide.

The Snail of Approval program is designed to guide Miami locals and visitors to food that is good, clean and fair, all of which are qualities at the root of the Slow Food movement. Essensia Restaurant is recognized for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainability.

Essensia Restaurant is proud to be a certified member of Miami's Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurants program. Eliminating Styrofoam, plastic straws, and ensuring proper recycling practices are ingrained in our daily operations are just a few of the criteria needed to be met to be part of this Earth-saving program.

WeddingWire Rated™ instantly recognizes the commitment to regularly collecting feedback from clients. This badge is earned when you reach the 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100 review level and maintain a 3.5 overall review rating.

Meeting professionals trust that a property endorsed by Elite Meetings will deliver a high-quality meeting, event, or incentive experience. The Palms Hotel & Spa has been endorsed as an Elite Platinum Collection – upper-upscale and luxury properties that meet at least 25 of Elite Meeting’s criteria. The endorsement is an independent, unbiased determination granted only to hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.

Each year, the Stella Awards recognize hotels and suppliers that consistently deliver quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. The Palms Hotel & Spa won the Silver for The Best Green Initiative in the Southeast region.

Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe - to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. The Palms Hotel & Spa made the list of the top 15 hotels in Miami.

We are proud to be one of the founding members of #PlasticFreeMB, the City of Miami Beach's new program showcasing businesses that have taken action to reduce plastics from their environment and help organizations learn and implement best practices in the area of environmental stewardship.

The Palms Hotel & Spa ranks #1 hotel in Cvent's Top 25 U.S. Independent Meeting Hotels under 10k sq. ft. of meeting space.

In July 2018, the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach proudly recognized The Palms Hotel & Spa for their consistent efforts to create a sustainable environment for their guests and community. Dedicated to creating an atmosphere of sustainability and incorporating nature in all aspects, The Palms Hotel & Spa created an Environmental Action Plan, known as the "Inspired by Nature" Program. The focus of this program is geared toward conserving natural resources, minimizing waste and pollution, and raising environmental awareness. The Palms continues being an inspiration for our community and a model of sustainability as they work toward improving and innovating their practices and conserving our environment for future generations.

The accolade honors hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award and The Palms Hotel & Spa is amongst one of them.

The accolade honors hospitality establishments that have earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years.

The Diners Choice awards reflect the combined opinions of nearly 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa is a two-time recipient of this prestigious award.