1 Hotel South Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
Mid-Beach
Vibe
Sunlight fills interiors of bleached driftwood and leafy plants, while a hanging sculpture turns recovered beach plastics into art.
“Coral and driftwood manifesto”
Anatomy's 14,000-square-foot gym pairs daily boxing and Pilates with spa treatments, steam and compression recovery.
Beach cabanas, distinct pool decks and Seedlings kids club fill days between pottery and mixology classes.
Reclaimed pine headboards and a coral stone entrance sculpture turn salvaged materials into seaside interiors.
On Collins Avenue beside Miami Beach Boardwalk, with South Beach shopping a short walk away.
“The salvage aesthetic adapts to Miami’s situation, of course… it also makes the rooms more enjoyable, adding some rich texture to these otherwise lighter-than-air spaces.”
Rooms
Sandy tones and reclaimed pine headboards carry the beach indoors, with organic cotton sheets and filtered water taps beside rain showers.
“Rooms and public spaces are accented with artisan furnishings; bathrooms feature reclaimed Calcutta marble and hand-blown glass pendants.”
Wellness
Anatomy pairs boxing equipment and battle ropes with daily classes, while Bamford Wellness Spa has a steam room and bookable massages.
“The airy, sunlight-filled interiors are complimented with bleached driftwood, oak, and teak furniture as well as lush green plants and terrariums.”
Backstory
A sprawling 1970s oceanfront condo building became this hotel in 2015, trading its former residential life for interiors built around salvaged materials.
“Focusing on organic and natural materials such as locally sourced coral stone and an array of reclaimed woods, like bleached walnut and beetle kill pine,”
Eat & drink
Watr serves rooftop sushi and cocktails, while ground-floor AVIV brings Israeli cooking to the table with hummus tehina and lamb merguez.
“Rooms here are massive, with the smallest starting at 700 square feet. Whites and beiges rule the color palette, complemented by rattan and wood accents for a beachy feel.”
The neighborhood
Collins Avenue meets 600 feet of beachfront here, with the Miami Beach Boardwalk beside the hotel and South Beach shopping a short walk away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.