National Hotel Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
City Center
Vibe
Reupholstered barrel chairs, angular mirrors and geometric railings carry the Art Deco mood through this adults-only beachfront hotel.
“Deco poolside keepsake”
Restored Art Deco tower preserves original oak furnishings and a marble compass pointing toward Havana.
Reupholstered barrel chairs and custom sapele furniture carry Deco geometry through shared spaces and guestrooms.
Palm-lined grounds unfold around a 205-foot infinity pool and a second heated pool.
On Collins Avenue in South Beach, near Lincoln Road’s shops, restaurants, and surrounding nightlife.
“The hotel has historic clout: it’s listed with the Miami Beach Preservation Board, so renovations needed to occur within a set of rather strict guidelines.”
Rooms
Dark sapele furniture with chrome accents carries the Deco geometry into guestrooms, while pale gray terrazzo lines the bathroom floors.
Wellness
A second outdoor pool stays heated year-round, while 75-minute yoga classes on the poolside jungle deck cost $20.
Backstory
Delphine Dray continued the restoration she began with her father after his death, carrying forward her parents’ investment in the hotel.
Eat & drink
Mareva1939 serves Spanish tapas and black paella indoors and on the terrace, while Bar1939 pours cocktails overlooking the Art Deco lobby.
The neighborhood
Collins Avenue puts you near Lincoln Road’s shops and restaurants, with South Beach nightlife close to this oceanfront address.
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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.