Midcentury beachfront showpiece
Terracotta pots and towering greenery frame the arrival, leading to a soaring lobby with checkerboard stone floors and circular conversation nooks.
“The room’s design feels calm and grounded, which I owe to the soft earthy tones and warm, natural textiles.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Preserved Art Deco facades and a 1950s diving platform anchor the oceanfront landmark.
Notable
Honed Perlino marble and travertine bathrooms ground the refreshed midcentury interiors.
Notable
A double-height lobby cocktail lounge and intimate hideaway bar host tastings and DJ sets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The building and its grounds have been treated with a respect bordering on reverence, which is as it should be.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Back gates open directly onto the oceanfront boardwalk, while the bustling nightlife of Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road sits out front.
The rooms
Textured walls and moss-green furnishings pair with travertine-floored bathrooms, where walk-in showers feature solid pressure and bergamot Aesop amenities.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Mint-green loungers and cabanas flank the heated outdoor pool beneath its landmark 1950s diving platform.
The Recovery Suite
A private oceanfront terrace houses a two-person cedar barrel sauna alongside a cold plunge chilled to 35 degrees.
Gym and studio
The fitness center provides Pilates reformers and Peloton bikes, alongside a studio programmed for yoga and sound healing.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Chef Abram Bissell directs coastal seafood at Pauline, and the soaring lobby lounge serves avocado-washed martinis.
infusing the art deco landmark with contemporary, sun-dappled warmth and sophistication. The highly anticipated revival captures the chic, palm-trees-swaying-in-the-breeze cadence of Miami
How it began
Leased as army barracks during World War II, the property celebrated its 1945 public reopening by trucking artificial snow onto the beach.
“The $100 million renovation of the 251-room hotel kept such original elements as the midcentury diving board but also introduced a modern seafood-forward restaurant, Pauline.”
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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.