Best Luxury Hotels in Florida

The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Miami, is a luxury beachfront retreat that combines the elegance of its 1930s origins with modern sophistication. The property offers a range of accommodations, including oceanfront rooms, suites, bungalows, and private residences, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel boasts three swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a wellness spa offering bespoke treatments.

One of the standout features is the dining experience, with options including Le Sirenuse Miami, an outpost of the Michelin-starred restaurant from the Amalfi Coast, offering Italian cuisine in a refined setting. The Champagne Bar provides a glamorous spot for pre-dinner drinks, and the Churchill Bar pays homage to the hotel’s history with its vintage-inspired décor.

For those seeking relaxation, the Surf Club Spa offers a range of treatments that blend modern techniques with traditional therapies. The hotel also provides direct access to a pristine beach, where guests can enjoy watersports or simply unwind in the Florida sun.

Additionally, the hotel features unique historical elements, such as the Peacock Alley, a gathering space that recalls the golden age of Miami, and the legendary ballroom, which has hosted many notable events since the hotel’s opening.

Facing out onto the Atlantic, The Reach has Key West’s only natural sand private beach – and the ocean is right beside the hotel’s poolside, which features a floating gazebo. Seafood, steaks and chops are specialities at the restaurant, Four Marlins, however, guests also have access to the dining options at its sister property, Casa Marina. Sunday brunch at The Reach is famous, taken indoors or on the patio (both have incredible sweeping views). 150 modern bedrooms feature shell headboards, bathrooms with abstract art, and private balconies. This resort is a short walk to the heart of the action, yet far enough away to feel peaceful.

A coastal theme blends with a Tiki style and contemporary island living at this resort on the edge of the Everglades. The family-friendly poolside has its own waterfall and a mobile food truck serving ‘snacks and sips’, or there’s an adult-only swimming area and guests can make use of the private white sandy beach with a host of watersports. Fishing excursions are popular – take part in the hook-and-cook programme to bring your catch back to the kitchen, where the chefs will prepare it for you. Pets are especially welcome too, the hotel even has its own Director of Pet Relations!

As the name would suggest, it’s all about the food here. The Epicurean specialises in foodie packages, celebrating its dining venues. Élevage Soho Kitchen and Bar serves dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cooking; Chill Bros Scoop Shop is a gelato paradise; Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge offers handcrafted libations with tasty snacks; there’s a theatre dedicated to culinary discovery and sister restaurant Bern’s Steakhouse is across the road. When you’ve had your fill you can book some treatments at Spa Evangeline, swim in the pool and visit the fitness centre. Following the food theme, bedrooms have butcher’s block style furnishings, stocked artisan pantries and some even have a private bar.

As its name reveals, this was once a Federal Courthouse (guests can stay in the ex-judges office or an ex-holding cell), but the century-old building now serves as a most unique hotel; the Four-Diamond rated property is on the National Register of Historic Places. Found Downtown, just across from the theatre, its imposing Grecian style frontage gives way to sophisticated contemporary interiors combined with original features. It has a palm tree flanked pool area, a courtroom-turned brasserie, an espresso bar, 130 bedrooms and offers a free shuttle service. Look out for Le Méridien’s 14 points of discovery while you’re here – each provides a flavour of its past life.

A coastal resort on the peninsula of the city’s bay area, The Current Hotel has a stunning contemporary rooftop bar (the tallest one in Tampa Bay), with an infinity-like outdoor pool and its own private beach. 171 bedrooms and nine suites have floor to ceiling windows to maximise the panoramic views of the ocean. Plus there are two restaurants, a curated gift shop, an in-house art gallery displaying work by local-award winning artists and a fitness centre on the ninth floor. Part of the Marriott portfolio, The Current is a four-star establishment.

If you’d like to stay somewhere surrounded by a modern Florida style, pick The Westshore Grand for your trip. Take the complimentary airport shuttle to this Tribute Portfolio Hotel — it’s found in the business district and has 325 rooms, as well as a gorgeous ninth-floor rooftop pool with sea views. Guests can fine-dine at the alfresco lounge, or grab a coffee and a light meal in the IIly Cafe. Hotel amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, a gym, salon services, shoeshine, dry cleaning and express checkout. It’s ideal for those travelling for work but is equally well set up to delight the leisure traveller.

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is located in the bustling downtown district where you’ll find some of the city’s main attractions including the Tampa Riverwalk. The hotel is comprised of 519 deluxe guestrooms and suites offering scenic water and city views from expansive windows. The most luxurious accommodation option is the spacious Presidential Suite, complete with a 1,000sqft private balcony. There are six on-site dining venues where local flavours can be savoured indoors or al fresco. The hotel boasts resort-style pools with private cabanas overlooking the water featuring two on the lavish sixth floor rooftop where you’ll find SiX gourmet restaurant and a chic pool bar. There is also an exclusive executive lounge, and guests are invited to unwind in the serene Spa by JW with its excellent wellness facilities and fitness centre. The hotel boasts the largest hotel ballroom in the Tampa Bay area.

The Breakers Palm Beach has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay by the sea. The hotel offers bright and modern guestrooms and suites overlooking the ocean, including the Imperial Suite and the Royal Poinciana Suite. There are ten distinct dining venues where guests can savour local and international flavours, including the Seafood Bar and Echo Restaurant with the Dragonfly Lounge. Guests can also opt to dine in the Beach Club Restaurant which sits on the hotel’s private beachfront. There are also four seafront swimming pools, including the infinity-style South Pool, and an indoor-outdoor spa where guests can enjoy a range of wellness facilities and treatments. The hotel is home to a 6,000ftsq Ocean Fitness Centre offering daily classes as well as world-class racketeering facilities including twelve tennis, two pickleball and two padel courts. For golf lovers, there are 36 holes of golf including the championship Rees Jones course at Breakers West. There are also thirteen signature boutiques where guests can shop and browse until their heart’s content.

The award-winning Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection is the ideal destination to get away and feel at home. The hotel is centrally located and surrounded by the city’s top attractions. The hotel offers comfortable and contemporary guestrooms and suites, each one complete with all modern amenities, featuring the Presidential Suite. Guests can opt to dine on site in The Boheme Restaurant, serving classic European cuisine with a modern twist, or unwind in the newly transformed Orlando jazz bar, Bösendorfer Lounge. There is an outdoor swimming pool where guests can lounge as well as the newly opened Altira Pool + Lounge rooftop bar overlooking the city. Guests are invited to indulge in a treatment in Poseidon Spa or simply enjoy the wellness facilities. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre. This hotel is pet friendly.

The Ben West Palm, Autograph Collection is a waterfront paradise for those looking to unwind in style. This boutique hotel is housed in one of Palm Beach County’s original great homes and is now comprised of 208 guestrooms and suites. Eacho of the accommodation options have been designed to be comfortable and contemporary with The Marooner Balcony Suite being the most spacious offering and providing guests with a wrap-around balcony overlooking the Palm Beach Marina and Palm Beach Island. The hotel is home to two restaurants, Proper Grit and the rooftop Spruzzo. There is a heated rooftop saltwater swimming pool where guests can enjoy lounging in private cabanas or taking part in sunrise yoga sessions. There is a 24-hour, on-site fitness centre, exclusively for guest use. The hotel hosts an array of seasonal events and is the ideal place to host celebrations or professional events – it is home to the only waterfront ballroom in the area.

The Elser Hotel Miami, a 49-story all-suite property in Downtown Miami, offers 646 residential-style suites with full kitchens, private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury bedding, and in-room washers and dryers. Inspired by the historic Elser Pier, the hotel blends Miami’s cultural past with contemporary elegance, featuring a sophisticated neutral-toned décor. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool deck with a 132-foot pool, a swim-spa hot tub, a multi-level fitness centre, and a rooftop event lawn. The on-site Vice-Versa, an Italian aperitivo bar provides a chic dining experience, while exclusive access to a private South Beach club enhances the stay. Ideally located near cultural landmarks such as the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Frost Museum of Science, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami, The Elser Hotel delivers a seamless mix of history, luxury, and prime city access.