Best Luxury Hotels in Florida

The US’s southeasternmost state has long been a holiday favourite, offering leading beach resorts, golf courses and theme parks, of which Walt Disney World in Orlando headlines. Those in the market for a city break can hit the streets of Miami, with a buzzing arts scene and nightlife, particularly in South Beach. And if you’re seeking a more secluded escape, why not take a trip through the Everglades, or head for a hidden beach to see marine life through a snorkel?

Florida, Tampa

The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 130 Rooms & Suites within a Historic Federal Courthouse
Amenities Features Sal Rosa Island Kitchen & Bar, Sal Rosa Cafe& Scoops, a 24-hour Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Access to the Tampa Museum of Art
More Located in Downtown TampaLocated in Downtown Tampa

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.

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The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph Collection

Florida, Tampa

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 325 Rooms & 23 Suites
Amenities Shula's Steak House, Rooftop Heated Pool, Fitness Centre
More Located near Tampa International Airport & Downtown Tampa

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.

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The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

Florida, Tampa

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street – Tampa

Hotel
(4 stars)

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.

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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street – Tampa

Florida, Palm Beach

The Breakers Palm Beach – Palm Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)

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.

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The Breakers Palm Beach – Palm Beach

Florida, Orlando

Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection – Orlando

Hotel
(4 stars)

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.

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Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection – Orlando

Florida, West Palm Beach

The Ben, Autograph Collection – Palm Beach

Hotel
(4 stars)

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.

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The Ben, Autograph Collection – Palm Beach

Florida, Miami

The Elser Hotel Miami

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 646 Residential-Style Suites with Full Kitchens & Private Balconies
Amenities 646 Residential-Style Suites with Full Kitchens & Private Balconies
More Situated in the Heart of Downtown Miami, within Walking Distance to Bayside Marketplace, Bayfront Park, Kaseya Center, & the Port of Miami

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.

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The Elser Hotel Miami

Florida, Orlando

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 582 Rooms & Suites, including Club Level Rooms
Amenities Multiple Dining options like Norman's & Highball & Harvest, a 40,000-square-foot Spa, a Championship Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Kids Club, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool
More Located on a Secluded 500-acre Property near Walt Disney World

Offering villa living within a hotel complex, each of the 37 residences here has at least three bedrooms and a pool. The resort provides guests with a full-service spa, an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, 11 restaurants and bars, tennis courts, children’s activities, babysitting services, water sports and fishing in the neighbouring Grande Lakes. Covering 500 acres, the venue has been inspired by its natural surroundings and provides on-site eco-tours. And for those wanting some adult-only time, there’s a child-free pool area. It’s a relatively new addition to the Orlando hotel scene (and the Ritz-Carlton portfolio), having opened its doors in 2018.

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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Florida, Orlando

JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 1000 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Citron American Brasserie, Q Lounge, the Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, a Full-service Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Grande Lakes Golf Course, Tennis Courts
More Located near Orlando's Major attractions like Walt Disney World

Standing tall on the city’s horizon, the JW Marriott is just across from the Ritz-Carlton. A lazy river and family-oriented pool with plenty of sunloungers contrast three peaceful hydrotherapy pools found in the full-service spa (but even this caters to kids with a menu of children’s treatments). There’s a whole retail avenue inside, including shops, a Starbucks and a healthy cafe. Large bedrooms have Revive bedding in soothing colour schemes, coffee makers, iHome docking stations, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries and 65 inch TVs. Farm to table cuisine is served in the many on-site eateries, ranging from fine dining to a sushi bar and poolside grill.

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JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Florida, Orlando

Four Seasons Orlando

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 443 Rooms & Suites, including Royal & Presidential Suites
Amenities Capa Steakhouse, Ravello Italian Restaurant, & Pb&g Poolside Dining, Full-service Spa, Outdoor Pool with Lazy River, Fitness Centre, Kids' Club, Complimentary Transfers to Disney Parks
More Located within Walt Disney World Resort

A brand renowned for its culinary offer, this Four Seasons holds up its reputation. Ravello serves fine Mediterranean cuisine alongside fine vintages – as well as hosting a bi-weekly Disney character breakfast. Stay here and you can enjoy the early entry theme park privilege otherwise reserved for Disney’s own on-site hotels. You’ll be transferred via private coach service from this gated community to the four parks. The architecture is reminiscent of Spain, while interior decor echoes contemporary Italian style. Two infinity pools enable families and adults to enjoy some sun-time separately – the child-friendly one has waterslides and a lazy river.

Florida, Orlando

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 498 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Bull & Bear Serving Modern American Cuisine, Zeta asia offering Contemporary asian Dishes, La Luce with Italian-inspired Dining, a Luxurious Spa, a Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool, Access to the Waldorf astoria Golf Club
More Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, Providing easy Access to Major theme Parks

If you’d like to stay as close to Disney as possible – but not in one of their themed hotels – this is the place to book. Part of the Bonnet Creek complex, it’s a short drive from the theme parks, yet a beautifully calm oasis to escape the tourist bustle. Featuring local artwork, a Rees Jones-designed golf course, fancy boutiques and a glamorous cocktail bar, it’s deeply refined. However, kids are warmly welcomed too, kept occupied with their own programme of activities and dedicated pool – allowing the adults to enjoy some freshly baked croissants, in-room Nespresso coffee, beauty treatments or even a poolside Prosecco Popsicle.

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Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Florida, Fort Lauderdale

Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Fort Lauderdale

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 189 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining includes Evelyn's fort Lauderdale, Private Balconies, Spa, 24hr Fitness Centre, Two infinity Pools
More Located directly Across fort Lauderdale Beach with a Dedicated Area Exclusively for Guests

Offering a contemporary take on the classic yacht club lifestyle, this oceanfront property by Four Seasons opened its doors in 2022. The 22-storey building on Fort Lauderdale beach is the work of Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, with interior touches by the London-based Tara Bernerd and Partners and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. It features 189 guest rooms and suites, a spa, multiple pool terrace, The Honey Fitz cafe and lounge (named after John F. Kennedy’s presidential yacht) and Evelyn’s restaurant (in homage to local luminary Evelyn Fortune Lilly Bartlett), serving eastern Mediterranean discovery menus and Levant-inspired cocktails.

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Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Fort Lauderdale

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