The Vagabond Hotel Miami
Miami, Florida
Upper East Side
Vibe
Overhanging rooflines frame an open courtyard, while teal and pink accents give this two-floor motor lodge its unmistakable MiMo character.
“Neon mermaid motel”
Restored neon signage and original terrazzo preserve this nationally registered 1953 motor lodge.
Overhanging rooflines frame an open courtyard; geometric room murals meet custom midcentury furniture.
Miami’s automobile tourism era lives on through MiMo rooflines and restored roadside neon.
On Biscayne Boulevard in MiMo, with neighborhood dining nearby and Wynwood a short drive away.
“The architectural style looks lifted out of a storyboard from The Jetsons: geometric and sculptural, with an open-air plan and overhanging roof lines...”
Rooms
Hand-drawn geometric murals meet aqua-blue, magenta and crisp white, with midcentury furnishings custom-made for the hotel.
Wellness
Restored mermaid and dolphin tile mosaics decorate the heated outdoor courtyard pool, open to guests year-round.
Backstory
The sale of development rights helped finance this former motel’s rehabilitation, bringing it back from years of vacancy in 2014.
Eat & drink
Complimentary coffee and tea are available throughout the day in the lobby, alongside space to settle in and work.
The neighborhood
Biscayne Boulevard puts you among MiMo’s roadside architecture and neighborhood restaurants, with Wynwood and the Design District a short drive away.
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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.