Angler's Hotel Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
Flamingo / Lummus
Vibe
A rope chandelier and citrus-colored tiles bring a seafaring thread to the lobby, with textured walls adding contrast.
“Bougainvillea courtyard hideaway”
A rope chandelier and citrus-colored tiles bring maritime references into textured, contrasting interiors.
Restored Mediterranean Revival buildings preserve a 1930s hotel and neighboring villa around flanking courtyards.
The lobby lounge extends onto outdoor terraces, with cocktails served from noon.
On Washington Avenue in South Beach, near Ocean Drive restaurants and Collins Avenue shops.
Rooms
Spacious, sunny rooms and suites spread between the original Mediterranean Revival building and a modern tower.
Wellness
Two outdoor pools give hotel guests a choice of rooftop or ground-floor courtyard swimming, both open from sunrise to sunset.
Backstory
Marc Lawrence spotted the abandoned hotel while jogging, then acquired it with his brother Eric through litigation in 2005.
Eat & drink
The lobby lounge bar and outdoor terraces serve cocktails and seasonal dishes from noon, while buffet breakfast includes pastries, fruit and hot dishes.
The neighborhood
Ocean Drive and the beach are about five minutes away, with Collins Avenue shopping nearby in lively South Beach.
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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.