Best Luxury Hotels in Miami

Miami truly is a vibrant city that offers lots for the luxury traveller. From the trendy nightlife of South Beach and the colourful bustle of Calle Ocho, to the plush resorts of Miami Beach and the huge shopping opportunities like quirky boutiques of Coconut Grove. Art-deco architecture, buzzing nightlife, a blooming arts scene, an abundance of outdoor pursuits like golf, diving and sailing, plus beautiful sun-kissed beaches mean Miami is the ultimate holiday destination for many. The city is full of inventive cuisine too with European, American and South American influences mixing to create a creative and flourishing culinary scene. When the sun goes down is really when this city comes alive and no visit would be complete without sampling the salsa dance halls or plush rooftop bars. Check out The Luxury Editor’s complete guide to the best hotspots for your stay in Miami.

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The Miami Beach EDITION

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 294 individually Designed Accommodations including 28 Private Bungalows with Terraces & a Rooftop Penthouse
Amenities Dining includes Matador Room by Chef Jean-georges Vongerichten, Luxury Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Ocean-Facing Pools, Entertainment Venues include The Basement
More Located on a 35-acre Beachfront Private Enclave in Mid-beach, the Historic Heart of Miami Beach Between South Beach & North Beach

This hotel occupies a revived mid-century grand dame along the Atlantic Ocean. The design of this hotel toes the line between restrained modernity and sumptuous mid-century glamour with its sprawling, all-white marble lobby. The service and facility are excellent. Some of the facilities include a sauna, laundry, beach, room service and spa. The rooms all maintain their clean lines with some of them having private oceanfront balconies. Bluetooth speakers, as well as data-port connections, are available in every room. Food and drinks are offered by the eminent chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Matador Room is the place for all the great delicacies.

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The Miami Beach EDITION

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 216 Guest Rooms & Suites with Direct Ocean Views
Amenities Dining includes atlantikós & The St Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge, 14,000sq-foot Remède Spa, Ocean View Pools & Accommodations, Fitness Centre, Wellness Classes, Sea Turtle Club for Children
More Located on Miami Beach with Direct Access to White-sand Beaches & opposite Bal Harbour Shops

This hotel is located at the northern tip of Miami Beach. This 227-room hotel offers unrivalled service and amenities which includes a fitness centre, a bar, child care services and room service among others. The interiors consist of high ceilings, enormous crystal chandeliers and glass walls. The beach villas have their own butler and each villa has its own wet bar, bathroom, dining patio and indoor lounge. There is serves lunch and dinner throughout the week while the Wine Vault and St Regis Bar offer tea, cocktails and evening music events. This hotel offers access for guests with disabilities, it is family-friendly and offers great value for your cash.

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The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 179 Rooms & Suites with Ocean Views
Amenities Dining includes Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman & Pao by Paul Qui, Ocean Views, 22,000sq-foot Tieera Santa Healing House Spa, Oceanfront Pool, Fitness Centre, Butler Services for Suite Guests
More Located on Miami Beach with Direct Access to Pristine White Sand & Turquoise Waters

Located in the Faena District, this luxury hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Its look is that of a theatrical fantasia, covered in gold, red and tiger print and dusted with stunning contemporary art. The service and facility are of high standards. There is a fitness centre, a bar, a pool, a steam room, spa and room service among others. The attendants are hospitable while the food and drinks are outstanding. Master chefs at the Los Fuegos restaurant are there to offer great meals while exceptional cocktails are available at the Saxony Bar. This hotel generally offers value for money and is family-friendly.

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Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Florida, Miami, Brickell

EAST, Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 352 guest rooms, across 10 categories, including the signature East Suite
Amenities Signature dining at Quinto, The Tea Room speakeasy club, & rooftop nightspot Sugar, & a Pool & Deck
More In the heart of Miami’s Brickell district Part of the EAST hotel group, with properties in Hong Long and Beijing

In the heart of Brickell is EAST Miami, an innovative lifestyle hotel, less than a 30-minute drive from Miami International Airport. Created as an ‘alternative to luxury’, this upscale property is all about the experience. Stay in one of the skyscraper view suites, or indulge in the innovative dining including the laidback sophistication of Quinto, the exclusivity of Tea Room, the vibrancy of Sugar, and the sun-kissed style of the Pool & Deck. EAST Miami is contemporary and inviting, with a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. This striking high-rise hotel features innovative design and thoughtful amenities, and accommodation that caters to both families and couples, including spacious suites with sweeping skyline views.

Florida, Miami, Brickell

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 221 Rooms & Suites with City or Bay Views
Amenities Dining includes Edge Steak & Bar & Bahía, Wellness Centre, Sauna & Steam Room, Fitness Centre, Two-Acre Rooftop Pool Terrace, Multiple Pools, Overwater Hammock
More Located on Brickell Avenue

This historic Surf Club on Miami Beach has been renovated owing to the Four Seasons. The original Mediterranean Revival clubhouse has been restored and an additional 12-storey glass tower has been built. All these have made this luxury resort bring a little bit of the Old Florida charm back to Surfside. This resort offers sublime rooms, each with luxurious finishes and a plush white bed. The services and facility are also on point. The dark, atmospheric Shiseido Spa tops among its top facilities. Other facilities include Bar, Beach, Kids’ club, Fitness centre, Laundry, Pool, Parking and Restaurants among others. The food and drinks all offer a great dining experience at this resort. To top it up, the staff is efficient and courteous.

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Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Florida, Miami, Brickell

Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 326 Rooms & Suites with Balconies or Terraces
Amenities La Mar by Gastn Acurio & Mo Bar + Lounge
More Located on Brickell Key offering Waterfront views

The Mandarin Oriental is situated on a distinctive island, an enclave off the mainland financial district of Miami. This famous five-star property is a real destination resort with a high-end Peruvian restaurant and a world-class spa. It Offers stunning views of the Biscayne Bay, while its outdoor dining venue and lobby bar gratify a buzzing after-work multitude. It’s man-made beach and stylish pool, on the other hand, gives the guests an ideal environment to soak up the sun at the South Beach scene. All the rooms are furnished with luxurious items as well as classic furnishings in moderate tones of cream and honey. The spacious accommodation also includes large terraces and marble bathrooms that have soaking tubs.

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Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Florida, Miami, Miami Beach

The Setai Miami Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 87 Art Deco Suites & 50 Ocean Suites
Amenities Dining Includes Jaya & Ocean Grill, Spa, Fitness Centre, Three Infinity Pools
More Located on Collins Avenue with Beach Access.

The Setai, Miami Beach, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, features 87 Art Deco rooms in the original building, 50 Ocean Suites in the tower, and one exception Penthouse with a pool. Facilities include the Valmont Spa and a Clefs d’Or Chief Concierge. The gardens, punctuated with water pods, sculptures and tropical plants, are where guests will find three temperature-controlled pools, and then the private full-service beach. Dining is led by Executive Chef Vijayudu Veena, and includes the vibrant Jaya restaurant, and on the beach, The Ocean Grill. It is a fusion of intimate, boutique personalised hospitality with the flair and style of one of the best Florida resorts. Staying at The Setai is to experience something truly unique in Miami Beach. This is undeniably a landmark breach resort, yet the landmark architecture and ingenious design creates a welcoming boutique feel that reflects the hotel’s commitment to exclusive, personalised hospitality.

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The Setai Miami Beach

Florida, Miami, Wynwood Art District

The Arlo Wynwood Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 217 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining includes Sushi by Bou & Higher Ground, 24hr Fitness Centre, Yoga Deck, a Heated Rooftop Pool with Cabanas, Featuring a Rooftop Pool, Fitness centre & Extensive Art Collection
More Located in the Wynwood Arts District

Designed by NBWW Architects and Meyer Davis, this brand-new neighbourhood hotel is a cultural meeting point, as well as a place to stay. Art is a big deal at the property, whose exterior walls are emblazoned by the work of Miami-based artist Hoxxoh and interiors showcase over 250 innovative pieces, including specially commissioned, site-specific work. The building rises nine stories, topped with a rooftop deck that accommodates the pool, private cabanas, a bar, a café and a yoga deck featuring a plexiglass mural. Dine indoors or out, at its 2,666-square-foot restaurant, in MaryGold’s and at its bodega.

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The Arlo Wynwood Hotel

Florida, Miami, Coral Gables

Loews Coral Gables Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 242 Guestrooms including 23 Elegantly Designed Suites with Luxury Amenities
Amenities Americana Kitchen for American Classics, Americana Bar for Classic Cocktails, Phineas for Latin-inspired Small Plates & Miami Joe Coffee Co
More Central location in Plaza Coral Gables near the Miracle Mile

Located close to the Miracle Mile on a buzzing multi-functional plaza, the Loews Coral Gables Hotel has 242 bedrooms — book one on the higher floors for the best views. Guests can dine and drink at its locally-inspired venues; The Americana Kitchen, The Americana Bar, Miami Joe Coffee Co. and Phineas, an alfresco rooftop lounge nine storeys up. It has a health club featuring Peloton, an outdoor pool with cabanas, 2,787 square metres of meeting space (including an “event lawn”) and a striking, modern aesthetic.

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Loews Coral Gables Hotel

Florida, Miami, Coconut Grove

The Mayfair House Hotel & Garden

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 179 Uniquely Decorated Accommodations Each Featuring a Private Terrace
Amenities Mayfair Grill for Southwestern-inspired Cuisine, Sipsip Calypso Rum Bar for Tropical Cocktails & Island-inspired Bites, & Fountain Lounge for intimate Cocktails
More Situated in Miami's original Coconut Grove, Surrounded by Lush Greenery & Close to Dining, Shopping, Parks & attractions

Stay in the city’s colourful Coconut Grove district, within easy reach of the beaches and downtown area. The Mayfair House has many impressive features, including an outdoor atrium garden, an Art Noveau lobby with a mini-rotunda and curved walls, and a pool area, where you can recline on a circular cabana beside an open fire. Of its 179 bedrooms, most have balconies and some have rolltop clawfooted tubs. The colour palette revolves around earth terracottas and turquoise, reflecting Miami’s natural landscapes, while the interior aesthetic blends vintage styling with contemporary flair. Dine at the Grill, and pop into one of the wellness sessions (yoga, meditation and sound baths are available).

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The Mayfair House Hotel & Garden




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