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Design-Worthy Hotels in Miami: A Guide to the City's Stylish Stays
Miami, a city known for its vibrant culture and art scene, is home to an array of design-worthy hotels that offer unique experiences for every traveller. Here's a roundup of some of the standout hotels in the city.
The Miami Beach EDITION Located in the heart of Miami Beach, this highly popular hotel is renowned for its meticulous attention to style and guest experience. The hotel maintains details from its Spanish-inspired past, such as gold mosaic columns in the lobby and a sunken oval dining area. With 294 rooms and suites featuring oak panelling and fawn textiles, it's a must-visit for design enthusiasts.
The Hotel at The Moore (Design District) An intimate newcomer to Miami's Design District, The Hotel at The Moore offers 13 slick hotel suites, each uniquely designed with custom furniture. The hotel boasts an exclusive social club featuring a restaurant, karaoke and game rooms, a workspace, a library, and a late-night speakeasy called The Rabbit Hole. Notable artwork by Zaha Hadid adorns the hotel.
The Betsy Hotel, South Beach Located on Ocean Drive, The Betsy Hotel offers direct beach access and a rooftop pool with panoramic 360-degree views, blending historic architecture with modern amenities.
1 Hotel South Beach This design-worthy hotel exudes quiet luxury with its natural palette and organic blend of raw stone and wood. The hotel's culinary offerings are committed to sustainability, with seasonally-driven dishes served at all three restaurants. The hotel features a 300ft green wall with 12,000 local plant species, charging points for electric cars, and a chic rooftop pool.
Faena Miami Beach This iconic 179-room hotel is known for its unapologetically maximalist style. Creative visionary Alan Faena, Baz Luhrmann, and Catherine Martin have contributed to the hotel's opulent design, which includes red velvet, gilded columns, vivid murals, and Damien Hirst's gilded mammoth skeleton. The hotel offers cabaret, live shows, and music in its own theatre and Saxony bar, as well as a spa, Tierra Santa Healing House, with a cavernous hammam.
Arlo Wynwood Situated in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, Arlo Wynwood offers a rooftop pool with sweeping city views and vibrant weekend pool parties. It hosts frequent art, comedy, and wellness events and has a trendy restaurant called Wyn Wyn with a diverse menu including clean eats and comfort dishes.
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, located in Coconut Grove, preserves its whimsical spirit with copper accents and hand-carved baroque details. The hotel's new restaurant, Mayfair Grill, features emerald-hued tones and warm wood finishes.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club A historic 1930s-era luxury hotel on Collins Avenue, well-known for elegant oceanfront accommodations in northern Miami Beach, the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers 77 rooms and suites refreshed by Joseph Dirand. The hotel features an art-decked ballroom, three swimming pools, a Michelin-starred restaurant, Champagne bar, and a vast stretch of cabana-dotted coastline.
Acqualina (Miami Beach) Reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa, Acqualina offers unprecedented luxury, world-class dining with four restaurants, and superior service.
Hotel Victor South Beach A boutique hotel praised for its charming, glamorous, and intimate ambiance, Hotel Victor South Beach is set in a prime South Beach location.
Hotel Croydon A chic boutique hotel in a quieter North Beach area, Hotel Croydon offers personalized service and close proximity to the beach.
Z Ocean Hotel, Classico A Sonesta Collection Positioned at the start of Ocean Drive and the Art Deco District, Z Ocean Hotel offers spacious rooms featuring kitchenettes, excellent amenities, and a popular poolside restaurant.
6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection Celebrated for great rooms, friendly staff, rooftop terrace, and a fitness center, this 4-star hotel is known for style and comfort in Miami Beach.
These hotels stand out either for their innovative design, integration with local culture and art scenes, rooftop pools and bars with striking views, historic architecture refreshed with modern luxury, or exclusive social and wellness experiences. They cater to different tastes ranging from ultra-luxury beachfront resorts to intimate boutique stays in artistic or fashionable neighborhoods.
- For home-and-garden enthusiasts, the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Coconut Grove, known for its whimsical spirit with copper accents and hand-carved baroque details, is a must-visit.
- If you're seeking a unique travel experience, the Faena Miami Beach is a standout choice, offering an unapologetically maximalist style, featuring red velvet, gilded columns, vivid murals, and Damien Hirst's gilded mammoth skeleton.
