Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
City Center
Vibe
The monumental Staircase to Nowhere anchors a lobby with 25-foot ceilings, a theatrical arrival off lively Collins Avenue.
“Orchestra staircase folly”
The monumental Staircase to Nowhere anchors a lobby with soaring 25-foot ceilings.
Morris Lapidus’s 1951 hotel retains its staircase, originally built as an orchestra backdrop.
A heated saltwater pool and separate shallow children’s pool frame cabana afternoons.
On South Beach’s Collins Avenue, near Lincoln Road’s shops, restaurants, and surrounding hotel bars.
Rooms
The 2015 room design paired white walls and gray accents with tiled floors and a curated collection of photography.
Wellness
The 1,900-square-foot heated saltwater pool remains open during renovation, with an underwater sound system and nearby daytime construction.
Eat & drink
The poolside bar remains open, while breakfast and lunch continue daily until 3pm during the signature restaurant’s renovation.
The neighborhood
Lincoln Road’s shops and restaurants are nearby, with Collins Avenue’s shopping and South Beach’s surrounding hotel bars adding to the bustle.
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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.