Midcentury roadside hangout
This restored 1953 motor lodge channels Jet Age road trips, wrapping open catwalks around a central courtyard pool.
“More Lower East Side than South Beach, artists, hipsters, and rockers in skinny jeans descend on the two lounge areas and large back patio...”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Restored neon signage and original terrazzo preserve this registered 1953 MiMo motor lodge.
Notable
Cantilevered rooflines frame open catwalks and custom mid-century furnishings around the courtyard.
Listed
Biscayne Boulevard positions guests amid vintage MiMo architecture and neighborhood bakeries.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The architectural style looks lifted out of a storyboard from The Jetsons: geometric and sculptural, with an open-air plan…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Biscayne Boulevard is lined with retro MiMo architecture, and neighborhood bakeries like Caracas are just down the street.
The rooms
Geometric wall murals meet original terrazzo floors, and doors still unlock with classic physical keys.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A restored vintage mosaic of a mermaid and dolphin lines the bottom of the heated courtyard pool.
The gym
The on-site fitness room comes with stationary exercise bikes, kettlebells, and a rack of dumbbells.
How it began
Architect B. Robert Swartburg designed the motel in 1953, creating a postwar landmark that was fully restored in 2014.
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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.