Miami Beach, FloridaFlamingo / Lummus
Pelican Hotel Miami Beach
Kitsch Art Deco hotel
Flamingo / Lummus Miami Beach, Florida
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Kitsch Art Deco hotel
The hotel trades South Beach minimalism for camp nostalgia, filling a 1948 landmark with playful, cinematic eccentricity.
What it’s good at
Notable
Thirty-two bedrooms carry distinct cinematic themes, from aviation parts to zebra stripes.
Listed
A preserved 1948 Ocean Drive exterior originally created by architect Henry Hohauser.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
When Rosso took over the Pelican, he adorned each of its 33 rooms in fun, colorful themes.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The sands of Lummus Park sit directly across the street, right along Ocean Drive's bustling historic strip.
The rooms
Each bedroom follows a theatrical script, furnished with vintage auction finds that range from space-age oddities to rustic western beams.
At the table
Italian seafood and brunch are served on the patio facing the palms, and cocktails pour at a curved riveted-metal bar inside.
How it began
Diesel founder Renzo Rosso bought the property in 1990, styling it with flea-market finds rather than standard luxury fixtures.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.