One of eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
Faena Miami Beach
Gold columns and eight murals turn the Cathedral entrance into a theatrical arrival. Outdoor swimming pool with chaise lounges and cabanas. Private spa suites have soaking tubs.
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the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Wet footprints patterned into corridor carpets extend the playful world of botanical murals. Two outdoor pools on the third-floor pool deck, with loungers, daybeds and rentable cabanas. Current venue page publishes pool hours of 7am to sundown.
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1 Hotel South Beach
Reclaimed pine headboards and a coral stone entrance sculpture turn salvaged materials into seaside interiors. Four outdoor pools: Rooftop Pool for ages 21 and older, Center Pool, Cabana Pool and South Pool. Cabana Pool has ten cabanas and two ultra cabanas. Center Pool temporarily closes September 8 and 9, reopening September 10.
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Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Ocean-inspired curves and recurring motifs in threes animate the refreshed Art Deco interiors. Two heated outdoor pools with private cabanas. The terrace pool has a hydraulic floor that converts it into an event surface.
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Angler's Hotel Miami Beach
A rope chandelier and citrus-colored tiles bring maritime references into textured, contrasting interiors. Two outdoor pools: a rooftop pool atop the newer building and a ground-floor courtyard pool. Both operate sunrise to sunset exclusively for hotel guests.
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Delano Miami Beach
Billowing white curtains frame soaring columns, with cream interiors softening the signature white palette. Two temperature-controlled outdoor pools: the restored ground-floor Gigi Pool and the fourth-floor Delano Members Pool, reserved for hotel guests and club members.
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Esmé Miami Beach
Crimson carpeting and Moroccan-style benches introduce jewel-toned rooms with pale pink tiled bathrooms. Outdoor rooftop heated saltwater pool with cabanas and lounge deck. Pool and lounge deck are exclusive to hotel guests during the day. Dimensions are not established.
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Hotel Greystone
A mermaid chandelier animates the cream lobby; guestrooms pair built-in headboards with woven carpets. Outdoor rooftop pool on the fourth floor of the Collins Building. Selected penthouse suites have private terrace hot tubs.
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Hotel Rendale Miami Beach
An eight-story Art Deco tower pairs with a preserved 1926 residence. Outdoor swimming pool operating year-round, with pool towels supplied. Dimensions are not established.
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Hotel Trouvail Miami Beach
Mismatched upholstery and aged materials give residential rooms a playful retro character. Heated outdoor pool operating year-round, with loungers, umbrellas and food and drink service. Listed guest access is 7am to 7pm.
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach
A tilted yacht hull shapes the lobby, with custom lighting and ocean ripple fabrics. Outdoor rooftop pool within a multilevel terrace with loungers and cabanas. Pool dimensions are not published in the reviewed sources.
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Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Original terrazzo meets a blue fluted bar, brass mesh and wicker lounge seating. One outdoor pool with poolside food and beverage service, loungers, daybeds and reservable cabanas. Official pool hours are 8 a.m. to sunset.
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Moxy Miami South Beach
A horoscope payphone and pinup footballers turn the sunlit lobby into a playful escape. Two outdoor pools: a 72-foot second-floor pool with underwater benches and an eight-foot transparent floor section; an eighth-floor shallow lounging pool.
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National Hotel Miami Beach
Reupholstered barrel chairs and custom sapele furniture carry Deco geometry through shared spaces and guestrooms. 205-foot outdoor infinity pool and a second outdoor pool heated year-round. Pool access from dawn to dusk.
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Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
The monumental Staircase to Nowhere anchors a lobby with soaring 25-foot ceilings. 1,900-square-foot heated outdoor saltwater pool with underwater sound system; separate shallow children's pool and poolside cabanas.
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Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
Japanese beach house rooms meet a soaring lobby with a retro centerpiece bar. Four outdoor oceanfront pools across the shared resort, including an exclusive adults-only Nobu pool. Poolside and beachfront cabanas are available.
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Soho Beach House
Cuban-style tiled floors, exposed concrete beams and leather armchairs give bedrooms an eclectic character. Main outdoor pool with daybeds and a dedicated bar; eighth-floor Ocho rooftop plunge pool.
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The Betsy Hotel
An egg-shaped bridge joins Georgian and Art Deco wings, with walnut shelving framing the library. Two outdoor pools: a rooftop infinity pool and a courtyard pool.
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The Plymouth South Beach
Ruby velvet chairs and restored murals animate an oval lobby beneath the Art Deco facade. Outdoor swimming pool with an Art Moderne courtyard patio, sun loungers and cabanas. Pool dimensions are not established.
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The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Brass palm leaf chandeliers crown Lapidus Bar; curving blue headboards echo Miami’s Art Deco. Heated outdoor pool, open daily 7am to 7pm, with towels provided; whirlpool.
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The Setai, Miami Beach
Black granite and polished teak create an Asian Deco sanctuary around a reflective courtyard. Three outdoor infinity pools: 75°F lap pool, 85°F central pool and 90°F family pool. Penthouse has a private rooftop pool.
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The Shelborne By Proper
Checkerboard stone floors and circular conversation nooks bring fresh character to the soaring lobby. Outdoor swimming pool with preserved diving platform and nine reservable cabanas, each with a restroom.
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The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
A driftwood reception desk and orange sofas give the terrazzo lobby its playful character. Bayside outdoor infinity pool with underwater jets and ozonated water; treatment baths and outdoor soaking tubs in Bath Terrace rooms.
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The Villa Casa Casuarina
Stained glass and hand-carved furniture fill elaborate suites surrounding a gold-tiled mosaic pool. 54-foot outdoor mosaic pool incorporating 24-karat gold tiles, with swimming reserved for overnight guests.
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