Dua Miami – The Lifestyle Hotel In The Heart Of Miami

On South Miami Avenue, in the sparkling business and leisure district of Brickell, one finds the unmissable architectural landmark of Dua Miami – Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott. Showcasing the design genius of Philippe Starck, and compelling Miami luxury lifestyle, this property is the place to stay in Miami’s buzzing new financial and leisure area.

Brickell is Miami’s Manhattan, a cluster of shimmering skyscrapers, home to businesses, fancy condominiums and fabulous hotels. It’s without doubt one of our favourite parts of the city, a modern district with an amazing shopping centre, Brickell City Centre, cool bars, clubs and some very prestigious places to stay.

We were here to discover DUA Miami Autograph Hotels with interiors by design guru Philippe Starck, brought to life by a lively vibe that can only be found in Miami.  Rooms and suites have striking, sexy one-of-a-kind interiors, while the property’s facilities include the impressive DUA pool, a signature Italian restaurant, as well as a chic spa and spacious fitness room.

The property is punctuated by art, from abstract tree like sculptures outside the residences entrance, by Spanish artist Ester Partegas, to the colossal, chromatic mural on the property’s façade. This unique work, created in collaboration with architect Jorge. M. Perez, is by the German artist Markus Linnenbrink. He describes it as a collection of different coloured bands which are painted and dripped in succession around the building. It creates a landmark in Brickell.

Inside the design features continue, with original digital art in the ceiling of the entrance and the striking interior of the lobby. Yet it’s the welcoming team that really makes an impact. The front desk staff is super friendly and so helpful.  There is valet parking too.

Dining

Dining includes the signature Italian restaurant, Dua Miami, with its signature wood-burning oven for stellar pizzas and delicious smoke-flavoured dishes. Above the lobby is the intimate, upscale and decadent Lounge, a place for cocktails and people watching, while to enjoy the amazing climate, choose the Dua Pooldeck and The Lounge, with great views, DJ tunes and great food and drink.

DUA Pool and The Lounge

Open from sunrise to sunset, this extraordinary pool deck is reason enough to stay at DUA Autograph Collection. The team are amongst the friendliest I have met in the city, motivated to make your stay memorable. The place has a great atmosphere, whether you are catching the rays on the poolside sunbeds, chilling in the hot tubs or relaxing in the shade of a private cabana. The open side of the pool deck looks out over downtown Miami – offering an impressive view.

There’s dedicated poolside service, offering cocktails and refreshments from the bar, light bites and dishes from the grill including menu items from DUA Miami restaurant on the ground floor.  There is nothing better than kicking back with chilled champagne and Italian snacks, enjoying the tunes and the Florida sunshine – this is the life!

The design has signature Philippe Starck touches, from the bold stripes of the sunbeds to the oversized plant pots. During our stay, Miami’s vibrant art scene is referenced by a huge duck, which in collaboration with the annual Miami Basel art festival, gets a yearly makeover by a guest artist.

The spa and fitness area are also on this level.

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AHU | MAR

DUA Miami they offer fresh, bold flavours with modern dishes cooked with love, using the freshest, and best ingredients at AHU | MAR – a wood fired seafood restaurant.

The restaurant has an appealing Mediterranean vibe, with panoramic windows letting the light flood in. The open kitchen is where the chefs cook over fire and charcoal, creating memorable dishes. This is the place for all-day dining from breakfast, weekend brunches, lunch, and dinner.

Start the day with dishes prepared with cage free eggs and sustainably sourced, local products. Looking for a tasty lunch, then consider a wood-fired pizza. The dinner menu expands to include a raw bar of oysters and ceviche, salads, seafood asapeo, and from the grill, a tasty vegetable platter, whole prawns, spiced duck, or go for the hearty Porter House Steak.

Suite stay

With 7 room categories and a Presidential Suite, DUA Miami offers a stylish space you can call home in Miami. Each room features signature beds and linens, a work desk with a charging station, an in-room coffee maker and 55” wide-screen high-definition LCD TV complete with On Demand channels. The bathrooms have luxurious bath amenities, complimentary fitness apparel laundering, and luxurious dual shower heads (standard shower and rain shower).

We stayed in a Lifestyle Suite – which delivers the wow factor. Expect a wrap-around balcony terrace, a large living area with twin leather sofas, work desk, dining area and a fabulous mini bar. The bedroom has a signature king bed, a sexy mirrored ceiling and mirrored door into the bathroom with a shower and large bathtub. It’s decadent Miami indulgence. Thoughtful details include welcome amenities, a fresh orchid in the living area, and in the bathroom there are plenty of towels as well as signature robes and slippers. It’s got everything for an unforgettable stay.

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In addition to the accommodation and dining, DUA Miami also showed me their meeting and events spaces, indoors and outdoors – looks like an impressive place to host a party.

This property is included in our guide to the best hotels in Miami