Kimpton EPIC Hotel
Miami, Florida
Downtown Miami
Vibe
The glass tower takes the shape of a boat’s prow where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay.
“Glass prow retreat”
Privai pairs a 5,000-square-foot fitness center with salt chambers, robotic massage and meditation pods.
A boat’s prow silhouette shapes the glass tower, with custom furniture and lighting inside.
Zuma’s cocktail bar and sofa lounge offer gathering spots beside the Miami River.
On the Miami River downtown, within walking distance of Bayfront Park and Brickell City Centre.
“Views of the bay and the Atlantic beyond pop up everywhere — not least through floor-to-ceiling windows in many of the guest rooms —”
Rooms
Neutral tones and natural wood keep the interiors uncomplicated. Most rooms have balconies, some facing the city, others the water.
Wellness
On the 16th floor, Privai pairs salt chambers and a communal sauna with a gym and yoga, barre and HIIT classes.
Backstory
The former DuPont Hotel site became a newly built mixed-use tower in 2008, housing Kimpton’s first new-build hotel in Florida.
Eat & drink
Ground-floor Zuma brings Japanese izakaya cooking, sushi and robata counters together with a cocktail bar, sofa lounge and river terrace.
The neighborhood
Bayfront Park and Brickell City Centre are within walking distance, putting waterfront walks and shopping within reach of this downtown base.
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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.