Best Luxury Hotels In Miami

Miami truly is a vibrant city that offers lots for the luxury traveller. From the trendy nightlife of South Beach and the colourful bustle of Calle Ocho, to the plush resorts of Miami Beach and the huge shopping opportunities like quirky boutiques of Coconut Grove. Art-deco architecture, buzzing nightlife, a blooming arts scene, an abundance of outdoor pursuits like golf, diving and sailing, plus beautiful sun-kissed beaches mean Miami is the ultimate holiday destination for many. The city is full of inventive cuisine too with European, American and South American influences mixing to create a creative and flourishing culinary scene. When the sun goes down is really when this city comes alive and no visit would be complete without sampling the salsa dance halls or plush rooftop bars. Check out The Luxury Editor’s complete guide to the best hotspots for your stay in Miami.



Brickell, Miami, Florida

W Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms148 Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes Tulum Modern Kitchen And Panther Coffee, Spa, Fitness Centre, 15th-floor Infinity Pool
MoreLocated in the Brickell District

The 5-star hotel is an excellent choice for a luxury holiday in Miami. Guest rooms and suites offer modern interiors designed in the Hollywood Regency style and feature floor-to-ceiling windows presenting beautiful views across the city or Miami River. The hotel’s 15th floor is the place to bask in the sunshine, splash in the pool or enjoy a sociable cocktail or two...

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Miami, Florida

Kimpton EPIC Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms411 Rooms & Suites with Private Balconies
AmenitiesDining Includes Area 31 & Zuma, Private Balconies, Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Rooftop Pools

This 54-storey tower situated in downtown Miami comes offers sweeping views of the Biscayne Bay and Miami River. It features London transplant Zuma for a fine Japanese dining. On the 16th-floor pool deck is chocked with amenities consisting of the Exhale Spa and two angular infinity pools...

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Kimpton EPIC Miami

Miami Beach, Florida

W South Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms395 Rooms & Suites with Ocean Views & Oversized Balconies
AmenitiesDining Includes Mr. Chow & The Grove, Ocean Views, Balconies, Away Spa, 24hr Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool Area, Rooftop Basketball & Tennis Courts

This hotel occupies an oceanfront space on Collins Avenue and the 22nd Street. It has massive and fun public spaces. The entrance lobby consists of Mongolian fur-covered chairs, huge brass screens, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Damien Hirst artworks on rotation and huge purple leather pouffes among others. The labyrinthine poolscape provides inspired lounging in an exuberant, expansive backyard...

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Brickell, Miami, Florida

SLS LUX Brickell

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms76 Suites with Private Balconies & Kitchenettes
AmenitiesAltitude Pool Deck Poolside Dining, Wellness Centre with Sauna & Steam Room, Fitness Centre, Rooftop Pools, Sports Centre
MoreLocated in the Brickell District

In the centre of Brickell, an area pulsating with Miami urban sophistication, is SLS LUX Brickell, offering guests an on-trend, vibrant retreat. This all-suite hotel embodies the contemporary aesthetic and dynamic spirit of Miami. Facilities include Altitude, a Philippe Starck designed pool terrace oasis on the 9th floor with two pools, an open-air restaurant and bar...

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SLS LUX Brickell

Miami Beach, Florida

The Miami Beach EDITION

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms294 Rooms, Suites & Bungalows
AmenitiesDining Includes Matador Room by Chef Jean-georges Vongerichten, Luxury Spa, Fitness Centre, Two Ocean-Facing Pools, Entertainment Venues Include The Basement

This hotel occupies a revived mid-century grand dame along the Atlantic Ocean. The design of this hotel toes the line between restrained modernity and sumptuous mid-century glamour with its sprawling, all-white marble lobby. The service and facility are excellent. Some of the facilities include a sauna, laundry, beach, room service and spa...

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The Miami Beach EDITION

Miami Beach, Florida

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms216 Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes Atlantikós & The St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge, 14,000sq-foot Remède Spa, Ocean View Pools & Accommodations, Fitness Centre, Wellness Classes, Sea Turtle Club for Children

This hotel is located at the northern tip of Miami Beach. This 227-room hotel offers unrivalled service and amenities which includes a fitness centre, a bar, child care services and room service among others. The interiors consist of high ceilings, enormous crystal chandeliers and glass walls...

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The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Miami Beach, Florida

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms179 Rooms And Suites with Ocean Views
AmenitiesDining Includes Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman And Pao By Paul Qui, Ocean Views, 22,000sq-foot Tieera Santa Healing House Spa, Oceanfront Pool, Fitness Centre, Butler Services For Suite Guests

Located in the Faena District, this luxury hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Its look is that of a theatrical fantasia, covered in gold, red and tiger print and dusted with stunning contemporary art. The service and facility are of high standards. There is a fitness centre, a bar, a pool, a steam room, spa and room service among others...

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Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Brickell, Miami, Florida

EAST, Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms352 guest rooms, across 10 categories, including the signature East Suite
AmenitiesSignature dining at Quinto, The Tea Room speakeasy club, and rooftop nightspot Sugar, and a Pool & Deck
MoreIn the heart of Miami’s Brickell district. Part of the EAST hotel group, with properties in Hong Long and Beijing

In the heart of Brickell is EAST Miami, an innovative lifestyle hotel, less than a 30-minute drive from Miami International Airport. Created as an ‘alternative to luxury’, this upscale property is all about the experience...

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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection

Hotel
(4 stars)

Located in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach district, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is a 357-room oceanfront resort on 39th Street and Collins Avenue, offering direct access to the famous Beachwalk. Originally designed by renowned architect Roy F. France in 1940, the hotel underwent a 2018 renovation by Bill Rooney Studio, drawing inspiration from the glamour of the 1940s European Riviera...

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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection

Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel
(4 stars)

Originally established in 1948, the newly renovated Hotel Continental is a 100-room boutique lifestyle hotel in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach district, blending retro-chic design with modern conveniences. Inspired by Miami’s midcentury charm, the five-story property features curated art, custom furnishings, and thoughtfully designed social spaces...

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Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Brickell, Miami, Florida

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms221 Rooms & Suites with City or Bay Views
AmenitiesDining Includes Edge Steak & Bar & Bahía, Wellness Centre, Sauna & Steam Room, Fitness Centre, Two-Acre Rooftop Pool Terrace, Multiple Pools, Overwater Hammock
MoreLocated on Brickell Avenue

This historic Surf Club on Miami Beach has been renovated owing to the Four Seasons. The original Mediterranean Revival clubhouse has been restored and an additional 12-storey glass tower has been built. All these have made this luxury resort bring a little bit of the Old Florida charm back to Surfside. This resort offers sublime rooms, each with luxurious finishes and a plush white bed...

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Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Brickell, Miami, Florida

Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms295 Rooms & 31 Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes La Mar By Gastón Acurio & Mo Bar + Lounge, a 15,000sq-foot Spa, Sauna, Steam Room, Fitness Centre, Infinity Pool
MoreLocated on Brickell Key

The Mandarin Oriental is situated on a distinctive island, an enclave off the mainland financial district of Miami. This famous five-star property is a real destination resort with a high-end Peruvian restaurant and a world-class spa. It Offers stunning views of the Biscayne Bay, while its outdoor dining venue and lobby bar gratify a buzzing after-work multitude...

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Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Miami Beach, Florida

The Setai Miami Beach

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms87 Art Deco Suites & 50 Ocean Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes Jaya & Ocean Grill, Spa, Fitness Centre, Three Infinity Pools
MoreLocated on Collins Avenue with Beach Access.

The Setai, Miami Beach, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, features 87 Art Deco rooms in the original building, 50 Ocean Suites in the tower, and one exception Penthouse with a pool. Facilities include the Valmont Spa and a Clefs d’Or Chief Concierge...

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The Setai Miami Beach

Wynwood Art District, Miami, Florida

The Arlo Wynwood Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms217 Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesDining Includes Sushi By Bou And Higher Ground, 24hr Fitness Centre, Yoga Deck, a Heated Rooftop Pool With Cabanas
MoreLocated In the Wynwood Arts District

Designed by NBWW Architects and Meyer Davis, this brand-new neighbourhood hotel is a cultural meeting point, as well as a place to stay. Art is a big deal at the property, whose exterior walls are emblazoned by the work of Miami-based artist Hoxxoh and interiors showcase over 250 innovative pieces, including specially commissioned, site-specific work...

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The Arlo Wynwood Hotel

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