Design
The Goodtime Hotel
“Wet footprints clubhouse”
Esmé Miami Beach
“Bohemian village jewel-box”
1 Hotel South Beach
“Biophilic beachfront oasis”
Delano Miami Beach
“Restored oceanfront heirloom”
Faena Miami Beach
“Theatrical oceanfront stage”
The Setai, Miami Beach
“Asian Deco sanctum”
Moxy Miami South Beach
“Playful South Beach outpost”
Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach
“Canal-side nautical hangout”
Social
Freehand Miami
“Retro summer-camp hostel”
The Miami Beach EDITION
“Oceanfront entertainment showpiece”
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
“Theatrical mid-century playground”
Mondrian South Beach Miami
“Bayside social playground”
Gale South Beach
“Art Deco roost”
The Betsy Hotel
“Literary salon quarters”
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
“Art Deco beach revival”
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
“Communal bathhouse hideaway”
Wellness
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
“Oceanfront hydrotherapy campus”
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
“Communal bathhouse hideaway”
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
“Oceanfront Japanese outpost”
The Palms Hotel & Spa
“Tropical deco resort”
1 Hotel South Beach
“Biophilic beachfront oasis”
The Setai, Miami Beach
“Asian Deco sanctum”
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Hotel Rendale Miami Beach
“Art Deco survivor”
The Goodtime Hotel
“Wet footprints clubhouse”
Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach
“Canal-side nautical hangout”
Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach
“Art Deco curio”
National Hotel
“Deco oceanfront showpiece”
Moxy Miami South Beach
“Playful South Beach outpost”
The Palms Hotel & Spa
“Tropical deco resort”
Freehand Miami
“Retro summer-camp hostel”
Design Resort
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
“Deco oceanfront playground”
Soho Beach House
“Sovereign beach clubhouse”
National Hotel
“Deco oceanfront showpiece”
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
“Oceanfront Japanese outpost”
Renovated 2023+
The Shelborne By Proper
“Midcentury beachfront showpiece”
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
“Theatrical mid-century playground”
Delano Miami Beach
“Restored oceanfront heirloom”
Lively
The Villa Casa Casuarina
“Gilded palazzo spectacle”
Esmé Miami Beach
“Bohemian village jewel-box”
The Shelborne By Proper
“Midcentury beachfront showpiece”
Hotel Greystone
“Art Deco roost”
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
“Lapidus landmark revival”
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
“Art Deco oceanfront resort”
Angler's Hotel Miami Beach
“Bougainvillea courtyard cove”
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
“Art Deco beach revival”
Editorial mentions
Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
“Modernist seaside stage”
The Miami Beach EDITION
“Oceanfront entertainment showpiece”
Faena Miami Beach
“Theatrical oceanfront stage”
The Betsy Hotel
“Literary salon quarters”
Soho Beach House
“Sovereign beach clubhouse”
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
“Lapidus landmark revival”
Mondrian South Beach Miami
“Bayside social playground”
Resort
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
“Art Deco oceanfront resort”
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
“Deco oceanfront playground”
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
“Oceanfront hydrotherapy campus”
Heritage Design
The Plymouth South Beach
“Art Deco dreamscape”
The Villa Casa Casuarina
“Gilded palazzo spectacle”
Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach
“Art Deco curio”
Hotel Rendale Miami Beach
“Art Deco survivor”
Angler's Hotel Miami Beach
“Bougainvillea courtyard cove”
Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
“Modernist seaside stage”
Hotel Greystone
“Art Deco roost”
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1 Hotel South BeachReclaimed beetle-kill pine and living plant installations shape breezy, sunlit interiors. 14,000 to 18,000 sq ft Anatomy fitness club with strength, cardio, and boxing equipment, Body Architects personal training, complimentary group fitness classes including Pilates and HIIT, plus an on-site SoulCycle cycling studioDesignWellnessResort$$$$A
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & SpaMid-century twists and aqua-and-mint palettes animate the restored 1940s skyscraper. 24/7 gym equipped with Peloton bikes, a Tonal machine, free weights, and Precor cardio gear, plus daily morning yoga and HIIT on the 10th-floor Wellness Deck.DesignHeritageResort$$$ Angler's Hotel Miami BeachBougainvillea courtyard coveDesignHeritageSocial$$$C
Carillon Miami Wellness ResortOceanfront hydrotherapy campusWellnessLuxeResort$$$ Casa Faena Miami BeachMediterranean seaside retreatDesignLuxeHeritage$$$ citizenM Miami South BeachModular pod baseDesignWellnessSocial$$D
Delano Miami BeachBillowing white curtains and restored terrazzo floors frame the double-height lobby corridor. 24-hour fitness center with custom sandstone Technogym machinery, fourth-floor fitness studio hosting weekend mat Pilates and Vinyasa Flow, and scheduled beachfront morning yogaDesignHeritageSocial$$$$ Donatella Boutique HotelMirrored supper sanctuaryDesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Esmé Miami BeachBohemian village jewel-boxDesignHeritageLocal$$$F
Faena Miami BeachJuan Gatti murals and a gilded mammoth anchor the theatrical oceanfront spaces. Ocean-view fitness center and daily movement and mindfulness classes including yoga and meditation daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Tierra Santa StudioLuxeDesignSocial$$$$ Fontainebleau Miami BeachTheatrical mid-century playgroundHeritageResortSocial$$$$ Freehand MiamiRetro summer-camp hostelSocialDesignLocal$$G
Gale South BeachArt Deco roostHeritageSocialDesign$$H
Hotel GreystoneArt Deco roostDesignLuxeHeritage$$$ Hotel Rendale Miami BeachArt Deco survivorDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hotel Trouvail Miami BeachArt Deco curioDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hyatt Centric South Beach MiamiModernist rooftop havenDesignResortSocial$$K
Kimpton Hotel Palomar South BeachA tilted yacht hull shapes the lobby, accented by ocean-ripple fabric installations. Fitness center with Precor cardio equipment, free weights, balance balls, and yoga mats; complimentary PUBLIC cruiser and e-bikesDesignWellnessSocial$$ Kimpton Surfcomber HotelVelvet seating, Calacatta marble, and forest green tones accent the restored terrazzo interiors. Fitness center, beach yoga sessions, and loaner bikesDesignHeritageSocial$$L
Loews Miami Beach HotelArt Deco oceanfront resortHeritageResortWellness$$$M
Mondrian South Beach MiamiA sculptural black spiral staircase anchors the glossy lobby beside bayfront terrace seating. 24-hour third-floor fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay equipped with cardio machines, individual TV monitors, free weights, dumbbells, and yoga mats; cruiser bikes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards with direct marina access.DesignSocialWellness$$$ Moxy Miami South BeachRockwell Group took cues from 1940s Havana passenger ferries for the interiors. 24-hour indoor-outdoor gym with cardio equipment, free weights, an outdoor exercise station, and fitness classes including yoga and pilatesDesignWellnessSocial$N
National HotelRestored 1930s Art Deco interiors with pale terrazzo, angular mirrors, and chrome fixtures. On-site fitness center and scheduled outdoor poolside yoga sessionsHeritageDesignResort$$ Nautilus Sonesta Miami BeachTerrazzo floors and Thassos marble columns frame Morris Lapidus's theatrical oceanfront lobby. Fitness center facilities on propertyDesignHeritageResort$$$ Nobu Hotel Miami BeachTeak wood accents and lantern fixtures evoke a contemporary Japanese beach house. 24-hour oceanfront fitness center equipped with Technogym machines, cardio stations, and a movement studio offering yoga, HIIT, and kickboxing classes.WellnessDesignResort$$$$P
Pelican Hotel Miami BeachKitsch Art Deco hotelDesignHeritageSocial$$$S
Soho Beach HouseCuban-style tiled floors, exposed concrete beams and leather armchairs give bedrooms an eclectic character. Fitness center with cardiovascular and weight equipment, an oceanfront balcony terrace for outdoor training, and beachfront yoga and bootcamp classesDesignHeritageResort$$$$T
The Betsy HotelA sculptural egg-shaped bridge and iron Poetry Rail link the two historic wings. Fitness center with Peloton bikes, cardio machines, free weights, and stretching mats; complimentary morning Vinyasa yoga sessions on the rooftop deck.DesignHeritageSocial$$$ The Goodtime HotelWet footprints patterned into corridor carpets extend the playful world of botanical murals. Indoor and outdoor MyBeast gym with Peloton stationary bikes and Technogym Skillrun treadmills. Published hours are 7am to 10pm daily. The FAQ explicitly states there is no regular weekly fitness class schedule.DesignWellnessSocial$$ The Miami Beach EDITIONOceanfront entertainment showpieceLuxeResortSocial$$$$ The Palms Hotel & SpaOriginal 1940 Art Deco architecture filled with plantation rattan furnishings and indoor palms. Fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, plus group yoga sessions hosted in the tropical gardens or on the beach.DesignWellnessResort$$ The Plymouth South BeachRestored murals and ruby velvet chairs furnish an oval Art Deco lobby. 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton commercial bikes, cardio gear, and free weights, with weekly Friday beach yoga.DesignHeritageSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, South BeachGlowing circular sconces and brass palm-leaf chandeliers anchor the mid-century lobby lounge. 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, cardio machines, and free weights, with daily wellness classes.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$$ The Setai, Miami BeachBurmese teak and antique bricks salvaged from Shanghai line the serene spaces. 24-hour fitness center, complimentary morning beach yoga Friday through Sunday, mat Pilates, and custom Setai by Republic bicycle fleetLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The Shelborne By ProperHoned Perlino marble and travertine bathrooms ground the refreshed midcentury interiors. 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, Pilates reformers, and functional weights, plus an Alo Yoga-partnered studio offering beachfront yoga, sound healing, and bootcampsHeritageDesignSocial$$$$ The Standard Spa, Miami BeachDanish modernist furniture and retro orange sofas mix with original terrazzo floors. Fitness center and gym, yoga classes, and wellness workshops.WellnessDesignSocial$$$ The Villa Casa CasuarinaGilded palazzo spectacleHeritageDesignLuxe$$$$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.
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.
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.