The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
Bal Harbour, Florida
Vibe
Faceted mirrors and crystal chandeliers turn the entrance into a glittering procession, with dark marble floors continuing the drama inside.
“Mirrored oceanfront salon”
Suite butlers unpack luggage and press clothes; turndown brings macarons and handwritten notes.
Twelve treatment rooms, thermal bathing and twice-daily movement classes anchor the 14,000-square-foot spa offering.
Faceted mirrors turn the entrance into a glittering procession beneath crystal chandeliers.
Across Collins Avenue from Bal Harbour Shops, with beachfront walks and restaurants close by.
“Keep walking and you’ll find yourself in the lobby, which is equally artistic with its dark marble floors, massive chandeliers, and geometric, mirrored walls.”
Rooms
Blue and gray interiors give way to glass-walled terraces, with ocean views from every room thanks to the building’s zigzag configuration.
Wellness
The spa pairs twelve treatment rooms with a dry sauna, steam room, whirlpool and cold rainforest mineral shower.
Backstory
The beachfront site once held the Americana, later the Sheraton Bal Harbour, demolished in 2007 before the current resort opened in 2012.
Eat & drink
BH Prime serves steakhouse dinners, while The St. Regis Bar pairs sushi and cocktails with nightly champagne sabering at 6pm.
The neighborhood
Bal Harbour Shops sits directly across Collins Avenue, putting open-air shopping and restaurants within easy reach of the beachfront.
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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.