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Mansion nightclub, previously known as Level, is the mega club under the Opium Group’s rule and definitely a force to be reckoned with. Mansion is by far the largest nightclub on the beach with two levels, five rooms, four dance floors and five fairly large bars, it is a known South Beach clubbing institution. Every night at Mansion is a blast (closed Mon & Tues), but Thursday is our personal favorite.
If dancing is what you crave, then Mansion Nightclub is definitely your club. This hotspot’s state-of-the-art lighting/sound system and steady stream of A-list performers/DJs guarantees that wallflowers are a minimum. Mansion is definitely a place to go to with a group of friends…the more the merrier. But keep in mind that entry can be a long and tedious process if you just walk up to one of the lines, which are present everyday and have been known to wrap around the block on occasion. Instead of spending your night waiting to get in, we suggest that if you don’t plan to get a table (which always works), you should put your name on our list and show up fairly early…and unless you are a known celeb, don’t expect to get in if you are not dressed to impress. And if there is one thing that Mansion nightclub is never lacking, it is steady star power. Everyone from Jay-Z to Former President Bill Clinton (and you thought he was cool before) has walked through MAnsion's doors and graced VIP.
If bottles and status are what you seek, Mansion nightclub has plenty of opportunity for both. This club boasts not one or two VIP sections, but five! If you crave additional attention, certain bottles are presented sporting large sparklers and are sure-fire way to announce to everyone in the room that you are doing it big. For those with extreme VIP status, there is even a special big baller section located directly in front of the stage in the main room of Mansion and is usually manned by a diligent bouncer.
Remade as “un Grande Maison,” the entire nightclub is outfitted with exposed brick walls, sweeping staircases, extravagant chandeliers and oil paintings to give you the sense that you are in, well, a mansion. One of the largest clubs in South Florida at 40,000 sqft, Mansion nightclub offers something for everyone. Depending on the night, hip-hop and house music switch back and forth between the main room and the smaller Ivy room. If you need a break from the constant crush, you can watch the excitement from the balcony/second floor. It is not unusual to see lingerie-clad dancers on the eight dance platforms placed through out the club…and while these platforms do have poles, don’t expect any clothing to be shed. In the name of fun, sexy females are encouraged to dance on the bars and flaunt their skills on the permanent runway that runs down the middle of the VIP area in the Main room (please don’t fall off). There are two sets of bathrooms: one on the second floor and a main bathroom on the first floor near the front entrance. The main bathroom is the perfect place to find lost friends or to exchange numbers with its well-lit (gotta make sure it’s not “club face”) sitting room located between the two lavatories.
Why It’s Hot: Mansion is fun. With a sound system so powerful you can feel the bass in your chest and never-ending excitement, it’s very hard not to come to Mansion nightclub and not have a good time.
Why It’s Not: The lines to get into Mansion can be ridiculous. If you don’t follow our tips, you may spend the entire night outside staring at the bouncer.
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