Fantastic Stay!
My husband and I stayed at The Elian for an anniversary getaway. I read previous reviews before booking our stay, and it appears that many people didn't realize that the hotel is still in it's "soft" opening phase. That being said, there were certainly a few details that were still in progress (e.g. no ice machines, televisions weren't hooked up yet in the pool cabanas), but overall it was absolutely delightful. We took advantage of this new hotel through a LivingSocial deal and it was an amazing value. The best part is that (unlike some previous experiences with Groupon or LivingSocial packages) we were treated just like full rack rate guests...which will definitely ensure that we visit again. In fact, we went ahead and booked another weekend stay for later this summer before we even left.
The staff was extremely courteous and professional. The spa is gorgeous, and Laura was spectacular. I had the most relaxing pedicure I've ever had. I got a manicure, but I wasn't happy with the color (Laura was great; the nail color was not) so Laura let me change the color the next day at no charge. 
We enjoyed our dinner at Sustenio and had very attentive service. The only negative was that the ceviche was wonderful, but it was served in a minuscule portion. The jalapeño croutons on the Caesar salad melted in your mouth (more like cornbread than croutons), and I would have eaten the croutons as a meal itself. 
We enjoyed relaxing by the pool and were very well taken care of by Mercedes. She was always there when we needed her. My only complaint about the pool area was the extremely limited menu (there were only three or four options total). I'm hoping that changes as the hotel is open longer. The pool and cabanas were perfect. We can't wait to relax and unwind again at Elian very soon!