Jefferson Hotel
Miami, Florida
Little Havana
Vibe
Check-in is contactless, while a lobby lounge and garden courtyard give this Little Havana base its shared spaces.
“1920s rooftop refuge”
A sculptural back bar anchors Terras, with lounge seating across the rooftop.
The 1920s hotel building received structural reinforcement during its 2018 redevelopment.
Terras welcomes rooftop walk-ins, with bar seating and DJ Joc Havana every weekend.
In Little Havana, a short walk from Calle Ocho and a quick ride to Brickell.
Rooms
The choice runs from bunk rooms to queen and king suites, with support available by telephone or text.
Eat & drink
Terras Miami Rooftop serves Cuban-Mediterranean food and cocktails around a sculptural back bar, with DJ Joc Havana every weekend.
The neighborhood
Calle Ocho is roughly three minutes away on foot, with Cafe La Trova five minutes away and Brickell a short ride.
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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.