The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
City Center
Vibe
Flamingo wallpaper and blue palm-frond carpeting dress the hallways, while the bustling lobby turns sociable after dark.
“Lapidus landmark revival”
Brass palm leaf chandeliers crown Lapidus Bar; curving blue headboards echo Miami’s Art Deco.
Staff arrange rapid suit pressing; Club reservations include a dedicated concierge and five daily presentations.
The restored 1953 DiLido Hotel preserves a protected piece of Miami Modern architecture.
Where Lincoln Road meets Collins Avenue, South Beach restaurants, shops, and beachfront walks converge.
“The Atlantic-facing rooms and suites are the most desirable, but all of them, at all levels, are spacious, light-filled, and furnished with every comfort”
Rooms
Curving blue headboards and bedside crystal chandeliers carry Miami’s Art Deco vocabulary into light-filled interiors with marble bathrooms.
“Rooms that have been reinvigorated by famed designer Cristian Rubio feature warm interiors, views of the ocean and luxury touches like marble baths and feather-topped beds.”
Wellness
The heated outdoor pool takes a distinctive cross shape, while the spa has steam and sauna facilities alongside 11 treatment rooms.
“the infinity pool, which practically drops you in the Atlantic. Then, there’s the art deco décor, which comes alive with the Latin beat infused throughout”
Backstory
The Lowenstein family acquired the former DiLido in 1971 and completed a $200 million redevelopment in 2003.
Eat & drink
Zaytinya serves Turkish, Greek and Lebanese mezze, DiLido Beach Bar pairs seafood with cocktails, and Lapidus Bar brings live music to the lobby.
The neighborhood
Lincoln Road’s shops and restaurants meet Collins Avenue out front, while the back entrance leads onto the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
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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.