the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida
Flamingo / Lummus
Vibe
A plant-filled atrium pairs hand-painted hothouse murals with Deco plasterwork, setting the scene for South Beach’s statement-dressing crowd.
“Wet footprints clubhouse”
Wet footprints patterned into corridor carpets extend the playful world of botanical murals.
Indoor and outdoor training areas pair circuit equipment with bikes and treadmills.
Strawberry Moon's weekend DJ pool parties bring locals and visitors onto the expansive deck.
On South Beach’s Washington Avenue, near Ocean Drive’s restaurants, Collins Avenue shopping, and Lummus Park.
Rooms
Small rooms lean into pink and green, with rotary phones and custom curtains sketched with faces adding a playful retro streak.
Wellness
Two outdoor pools occupy the third-floor deck, while the gym splits workouts between indoor and outdoor training areas.
Eat & drink
The Restaurant at the goodtime hotel serves American and Latin classics, with daily breakfast and weekend brunch.
The neighborhood
Ocean Drive’s restaurants and Collins Avenue shopping surround this Washington Avenue base, with the beach a short walk away.
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The app
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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.