Best Luxury Hotels in Florida

The stunning oceanfront LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort offers guests from around the world an unforgettable escape in Naples, South Florida. This award-winning hotel overlooks the clear waters between the Gulf of Mexico and Vanderbilt Bay. The hotel is comprised of a collection on newly renovated guestrooms and suites with some offering private terraces overlooking the turquoise waters. Guests are welcome to dine and watch the sunset in the award-winning BALEEN Naples Restaurant. The elements Bar and Poolside Tiki Bar serve drinks throughout the day. The 4,500sqft SpaTerre Naples offers rejuvenating services including fitness classes and poolside and in-room massages. There is an array of experiences and water sport activities for guests of all ages to take part in while LaPlaya Golf Club boasts a spectacular, 18-hole links golf course designed by Robert Cupp.

This 54-storey tower situated in downtown Miami comes offers sweeping views of the Biscayne Bay and Miami River. It features London transplant Zuma for a fine Japanese dining. On the 16th-floor pool deck is chocked with amenities consisting of the Exhale Spa and two angular infinity pools. The 411 suites and rooms each has a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, honey-coloured wood furniture and sumptuous bedding.

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.

In the centre of Brickell, an area pulsating with Miami urban sophistication, is SLS LUX Brickell, offering guests an on-trend, vibrant retreat. This all-suite hotel embodies the contemporary aesthetic and dynamic spirit of Miami. Facilities include Altitude, a Philippe Starck designed pool terrace oasis on the 9th floor with two pools, an open-air restaurant and bar. Wellness offerings including SLS LUX Brickell’s contemporary fitness facilities, tennis court, and mini golf.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The post-modern architecture of this hotel is evocative of the area’s yacht culture. Inside, the design has been led by A++. Choice is a big deal with this brand – guests can select preferences for their pillows, bath products (namely Refinery, Shanghai Tang or Temple Spa) and their minibar treats, as well as having the option of seven different in-room dining options. Suites come with one, two or three bedrooms and beautiful marble bathrooms. And there are three eateries: Cornucopia Gourmet Market, the Spinnaker Pool Grill and Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine at Takato. Included in your daily stay are the use of two beach chairs and an umbrella, a two-hour bike rental and a discount in the spa.

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.

Located on Ocean Drive, directly across from South Beach, The Gabriel South Beach is a 132-room boutique hotel set across four buildings. Combining midcentury modern design with classic Floridian style, the hotel offers a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, capturing the essence of Miami’s Art Deco Historic District with a contemporary twist.
The hotel features a lush courtyard pool beside its outdoor eatery, providing a peaceful escape amid the city’s vibrant energy. Guests can also unwind at the glass-bottom pool, an architectural highlight perched six stories above the atrium. Wellness offerings include rooftop yoga classes throughout the week and a fitness centre equipped with free weights and cardio machines.