Paradise doesn't come cheap. Striking but sober mood-lit design, impeccable service, three pools (each a different temperature), and a prime beachside location make the Setai one of the best hotels in Miami. The 133 rooms are huge and immaculate, with handmade Duxiana king-sized beds, espresso machines, rainfall showers, bathrobes and slippers, stocked minibars, and free Wi-Fi in all. Food and drink offerings range from the modern Asian restaurant Jaya to the poolside Ocean Grill, plus several of Miami's best restaurants are just half a block away. For even bigger rooms and a more kid-friendly vibe, consider 1 Hotel South Beach.
Paradise doesn't come cheap. Striking but sober mood-lit design, impeccable service, three pools (each a different temperature), and a prime beachside location make the Setai one of the best hotels in Miami. The 133 rooms are huge and immaculate, with handmade Duxiana king-sized beds, espresso machines, rainfall showers, bathrobes and slippers, stocked minibars, and free Wi-Fi in all. Food and drink offerings range from the modern Asian restaurant Jaya to the poolside Ocean Grill, plus several of Miami's best restaurants are just half a block away. For even bigger rooms and a more kid-friendly vibe, consider 1 Hotel South Beach.
The 224-room Marriott Stanton South Beach is an upscale beachfront hotel at the quiet southern end of South Beach's lively Ocean Drive. Fresh rooms have tasteful beachy decor plus coffeemakers and mini-fridges; furnished balconies are a nice touch and some have ocean views. Two outdoor pools and a hot tub overlook the Atlantic, and a small spa offers a sauna and modern gym. On-site dining options include a Mexican eatery and a great beachfront seafood restaurant and bar, plus several shops including a gelateria that's a perfect treat in tropical Miami. Renovations are ongoing until 2018, so guests may want to compare prices at The Savoy Hotel, though rooms aren't as nice.
The 224-room Marriott Stanton South Beach is an upscale beachfront hotel at the quiet southern end of South Beach's lively Ocean Drive. Fresh rooms have tasteful beachy decor plus coffeemakers and mini-fridges; furnished balconies are a nice touch and some have ocean views. Two outdoor pools and a hot tub overlook the Atlantic, and a small spa offers a sauna and modern gym. On-site dining options include a Mexican eatery and a great beachfront seafood restaurant and bar, plus several shops including a gelateria that's a perfect treat in tropical Miami. Renovations are ongoing until 2018, so guests may want to compare prices at The Savoy Hotel, though rooms aren't as nice.
The large Lowes Miami Beach Hotel is a luxury oceanfront resort in South Beach with 790 contemporary rooms, local artisan eateries, and family-friendly features. Contemporary rooms have elegant furnishings in soft hues, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Keurig machines, while some upgrades add balconies, VIP check-in, and separate living spaces. Guests here can use the lounger-lined beach, 24-hour room service, and big pool with a hot tub and ample loungers, as well as a swish spa and top-notch kids' club. A moderate resort fee covers non-motorized water sports, beach photoshoots, property-wide Wi-Fi, and up to two beach loungers per room. Unfortunately, umbrellas cost extra, the adults-only SOAK area requires a high fee, and some past guests have complained of noise issues. For a family-friendly hotel with more of a wild side, consider the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, which sports a popular nightclub.
The large Lowes Miami Beach Hotel is a luxury oceanfront resort in South Beach with 790 contemporary rooms, local artisan eateries, and family-friendly features. Contemporary rooms have elegant furnishings in soft hues, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Keurig machines, while some upgrades add balconies, VIP check-in, and separate living spaces. Guests here can use the lounger-lined beach, 24-hour room service, and big pool with a hot tub and ample loungers, as well as a swish spa and top-notch kids' club. A moderate resort fee covers non-motorized water sports, beach photoshoots, property-wide Wi-Fi, and up to two beach loungers per room. Unfortunately, umbrellas cost extra, the adults-only SOAK area requires a high fee, and some past guests have complained of noise issues. For a family-friendly hotel with more of a wild side, consider the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, which sports a popular nightclub.
A moderately priced designer hotel on posh upper Collins Avenue, the National boasts one of the largest, sleekest pools in Miami. Small rooms, though, and relaxed, haphazard service doesn't contend with its super-chic neighbors, the Delano and Sagamore hotels, but a 2013 revamp to exterior and common spaces did help.
A moderately priced designer hotel on posh upper Collins Avenue, the National boasts one of the largest, sleekest pools in Miami. Small rooms, though, and relaxed, haphazard service doesn't contend with its super-chic neighbors, the Delano and Sagamore hotels, but a 2013 revamp to exterior and common spaces did help.
SLS South Beach is a trendy, upscale hotel with 140 rooms and a hip, beachfront location. Rooms are designed by Philippe Starck and feature a mostly white color scheme with black and pale-pink accents, plus fantastic minibars, flat-screen TVs, and quality Ciel toiletries. Expect mirrors above the beds, balconies off the pool villas, and the possibility of slight wear and tear in some of the details. The Bazaar by Jose Andres and Katsuya give the hotel serious foodie cred, and two bars crank out popular tapas and cocktail happy hours. A full-service beach, two pools, weekend pool parties, and all-pets-accepted policy are popular, but beware there are daily resort fees (typically for area). For those who want even more of a scene and style, the Delano South Beach Hotel across the street offers it in droves.
SLS South Beach is a trendy, upscale hotel with 140 rooms and a hip, beachfront location. Rooms are designed by Philippe Starck and feature a mostly white color scheme with black and pale-pink accents, plus fantastic minibars, flat-screen TVs, and quality Ciel toiletries. Expect mirrors above the beds, balconies off the pool villas, and the possibility of slight wear and tear in some of the details. The Bazaar by Jose Andres and Katsuya give the hotel serious foodie cred, and two bars crank out popular tapas and cocktail happy hours. A full-service beach, two pools, weekend pool parties, and all-pets-accepted policy are popular, but beware there are daily resort fees (typically for area). For those who want even more of a scene and style, the Delano South Beach Hotel across the street offers it in droves.
The Standard Miami is a hip, four-pearl spa hotel with 100 rooms located on Belle Isle, between downtown Miami and South Beach. The centerpiece is the hotel's famous spa, which features hydrotherapy baths, a mud room, and a Turkish hammam, and though some of the retro-inspired rooms feature perks like wrap-around decks with private soaking tubs, many are compact and could use a little TLC. Other features include a bayside pool and well-liked restaurant with all sorts of healthy (and not-so-healthy) options plus bars for juices and cocktails. It's a great option for those wanting trendy name-brand style and a fantastic spa, but those looking for sleeker rooms and more of a party vibe may be better off splurging for a stay at the Delano South Beach Hotel instead.
The Standard Miami is a hip, four-pearl spa hotel with 100 rooms located on Belle Isle, between downtown Miami and South Beach. The centerpiece is the hotel's famous spa, which features hydrotherapy baths, a mud room, and a Turkish hammam, and though some of the retro-inspired rooms feature perks like wrap-around decks with private soaking tubs, many are compact and could use a little TLC. Other features include a bayside pool and well-liked restaurant with all sorts of healthy (and not-so-healthy) options plus bars for juices and cocktails. It's a great option for those wanting trendy name-brand style and a fantastic spa, but those looking for sleeker rooms and more of a party vibe may be better off splurging for a stay at the Delano South Beach Hotel instead.
The luxurious Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the area's largest hotel, featuring 1,504 rooms and suites that come off comfortable and high-end without being over the top. Great views and comfy beds are big pluses, though the sensor-activated minibars and lack of kettles and coffeemakers can be annoying. Located on a northern stretch of Mid-Beach, the hotel offers a quieter atmosphere than the flashy, party-drenched shores of South Beach, although the on-site LIV nightclub is a Miami hotspot. Expect eats from celebrity chefs, eight pools, and direct access to a gorgeous beach, plus kid-friendly features and a moderate resort fee. Note that some guests have complained of long lines for beach chairs, loud music, and a party atmosphere at times. Those drawn to a trendy, party vibe may prefer the SLS South Beach.
The luxurious Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the area's largest hotel, featuring 1,504 rooms and suites that come off comfortable and high-end without being over the top. Great views and comfy beds are big pluses, though the sensor-activated minibars and lack of kettles and coffeemakers can be annoying. Located on a northern stretch of Mid-Beach, the hotel offers a quieter atmosphere than the flashy, party-drenched shores of South Beach, although the on-site LIV nightclub is a Miami hotspot. Expect eats from celebrity chefs, eight pools, and direct access to a gorgeous beach, plus kid-friendly features and a moderate resort fee. Note that some guests have complained of long lines for beach chairs, loud music, and a party atmosphere at times. Those drawn to a trendy, party vibe may prefer the SLS South Beach.
High-up in Miami Beach -- $20 taxi to the South Beach action -- the only real draw to the location is the pricey wining and dining at the snazzy Fontainebleau resort next door. However, with three infinity pools, 631 comfortable rooms, and a wonderful spa, the Eden Roc is a cheaper (yet still high-quality) alternative for folks doing business at the Fontainebleau.
High-up in Miami Beach -- $20 taxi to the South Beach action -- the only real draw to the location is the pricey wining and dining at the snazzy Fontainebleau resort next door. However, with three infinity pools, 631 comfortable rooms, and a wonderful spa, the Eden Roc is a cheaper (yet still high-quality) alternative for folks doing business at the Fontainebleau.
The W South Beach is a trendy, luxury hotel with a sophisticated look and relaxed atmosphere popular with young professionals and families. The 401 rooms and suites are massive and stylish, featuring minibars, furnished balconies, and Bliss products, although the wear and tear can take away from the overall high-end feeling. Suite have extra perks, small kitchenettes, and plunge pools. The pool and beach areas are favorites, but expect loud music at the former and occasionally, too few loungers. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, small spa, and tasty on-site restaurants are convenient. For a bigger pool and less lively atmosphere, consider the nearby 1 Hotel South Beach.
The W South Beach is a trendy, luxury hotel with a sophisticated look and relaxed atmosphere popular with young professionals and families. The 401 rooms and suites are massive and stylish, featuring minibars, furnished balconies, and Bliss products, although the wear and tear can take away from the overall high-end feeling. Suite have extra perks, small kitchenettes, and plunge pools. The pool and beach areas are favorites, but expect loud music at the former and occasionally, too few loungers. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, small spa, and tasty on-site restaurants are convenient. For a bigger pool and less lively atmosphere, consider the nearby 1 Hotel South Beach.
This beautifully restored, 393-room beachfront property is a modern reincarnation of Miami’s first luxury hotel -- The Royal Palm. Highlights at The Royal Palm, Miami-South Beach (formerly The James Royal Palm) include two swimming pools, two restaurants, three bars, a full-service spa, stylish rooms, and a great address on swank Collins Avenue. The rooms are modern and sophisticated, with original paintings by local artists. Guests have to pay a daily “beach fee,” but they get a lot in return, including free bikes, beach chairs, and a welcome basket with a bottle of water and fresh fruit.
This beautifully restored, 393-room beachfront property is a modern reincarnation of Miami’s first luxury hotel -- The Royal Palm. Highlights at The Royal Palm, Miami-South Beach (formerly The James Royal Palm) include two swimming pools, two restaurants, three bars, a full-service spa, stylish rooms, and a great address on swank Collins Avenue. The rooms are modern and sophisticated, with original paintings by local artists. Guests have to pay a daily “beach fee,” but they get a lot in return, including free bikes, beach chairs, and a welcome basket with a bottle of water and fresh fruit.