Curved glass beacon
The fifty-two-story tower rises like a ship's prow where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay, complete with a private deep-water marina.
“On emerging into Area 31’s 16th floor perch, one is greeted by the glossy sheen of Brickell Avenue’s skyscrapers.”
Where it shines
Notable
Driftwood headboards and custom lighting furnish a fifty-two-story curved glass prow.
Notable
Privai combines halotherapy salt chambers with robotic massage and sixteenth-floor pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Set at the confluence of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, it’s a fifty-two story high-rise designed to look like a boat’s prow cutting through the water.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Downtown towers and Bayfront Park sit steps away, and Brickell's financial district lies just across the river.
The rooms
Slatted driftwood headboards anchor the bedrooms, and private balconies look out across Biscayne Bay and the downtown skyline.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor pools sit on the sixteenth-floor terrace, surrounded by private cabanas, daybeds, and towering skyline views.
The spa and gym
Privai Spa houses halotherapy salt chambers and robotic massage tables, and the fitness center looks directly over the pool deck.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Area 31
The sixteenth-floor restaurant serves sustainably sourced seafood on an open terrace looking across Biscayne Bay and the Brickell skyline.
Each sophisticated room—though closer to a suite in size—has its own private balcony, and most enjoy memorable views of the bay or city.
At the table
On the ground floor, Zuma serves modern Japanese izakaya dishes, and Maison F.P. Journe pours rare spirits in a ten-seat bar.
How it began
The tower opened in 2008 on the former DuPont Plaza site, marking Kimpton's first ground-up build in Florida.
“head to Area 31 on the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC hotel in downtown Miami, which is situated at the mouth of the Miami River.”
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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.