Miami, FloridaBrickell
Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miami
Concave glass tower
Brickell Miami, Florida
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottConcave glass tower
The 36-story tower cuts a curved glass silhouette over Brickell, centering daily life around an 11-story atrium above the bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
KPF carved a dramatic glass arch above Gabellini Sheppard's pale oak and stone interiors.
Listed
Leaf Spa pairs herbal treatments and hydrotherapy baths with an elevated Technogym floor.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The luxury hotel's signature architectural arch creates an unmistakable arrival and carries through to interiors crafted in collaboration with Gabellini Sheppard Associates.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Waterfront parks and Brickell City Centre sit a short walk away, right along the avenue's bustling restaurant corridor.
The rooms
Floored in pale timber with custom stone baths, accommodations frame views of Biscayne Bay or the downtown skyline through wide windows.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cabanas and cushioned loungers line the outdoor terrace pool, set among palm trees with views across Biscayne Bay.
The spa and gym
Leaf Spa has an illuminated hydrotherapy tub and herbal treatment rooms, and the gym is stocked with Technogym equipment.
Restaurant
ADRIFT Mare by David Myers
More than one hundred lanterns hang from the atrium ceiling above tables serving coastal Mediterranean and Levantine dishes.
At the table
Adrift Mare Bar and Lounge mixes evening cocktails along a marble counter wrapped in panoramic glass windows.
How it began
The tower was built in 2004 as Espirito Santo Plaza, shaped around a massive hollow arch carved into its glass facade.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.