Miami Beach, FloridaMid-Beach
The Palms Hotel & Spa
Tropical deco resort
Mid-Beach Miami Beach, Florida
Renovated
2010
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Tropical deco resort
The resort runs at an unhurried tempo, swapping South Beach revelry for 1940 architecture and lush, eco-minded garden living.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original 1940 Art Deco architecture filled with plantation rattan furnishings and indoor palms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The oceanfront boardwalk runs directly behind the gardens, leading south toward South Beach or north along quiet Mid-Beach sands.
The rooms
Rooms have custom wood furnishings and rain showers, and oceanfront spaces look straight out through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Turquoise umbrellas and cushioned loungers ring the heated freshwater pool, shaded by tall palms that stretch toward the ocean.
The spa
Thatched cabanas hidden in the palms host open-air bodywork, and the indoor spa adds a steam room and nail salon.
Yoga on the beach
Instructors lead group yoga sessions on the sand and under thatched tiki huts in the tropical gardens.
Essensia Restaurant
An on-site organic garden supplies herbs for seasonal regional cooking, served on a covered terrace overlooking the grounds.
At the table
The poolside Tiki Bar serves frozen drinks under the palms, and the lounge mixes cocktails made with organic spirits.
How it began
Architect Roy F. France designed the building in 1940 as the Sea Isle Hotel, complete with a sun room and cabana club.
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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.