Welcome to Miami
Where to Stay in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida is a vibrant city in South Florida sitting on white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Home to amazing resorts, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and waterspouts, Miami is a popular destination year-round. This list focuses more on the South Beach area of Miami, and below is our list of favorite hotels:
Favorite Luxury Hotels & Resorts
#1: The Ritz-Carlton
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Recently renovated, The Ritz-Carlton South Beach Miami is our top luxury destination. The luxury hotel experience includes a classic cocktail lounge and onsite dining, an elevated pool overlooking the ocean, and a full-service spa that serves as a retreat for rejuvenation amid the excitement of Miami and South Beach.
#2: Faena Hotel
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A true 5-Star luxury hotel in Miami Beach, The Faena is a popular luxury choice for many travelers. The rooms are spacious, with stunning views and marble-tiled bathrooms. Onsite, you’ll find dining, a full service spa, large pool, fitness center, and other luxury amenities. The staff was great, and we loved our stay here.
#3: The Setai
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Located directly on the beach in Miami’s famous Art Deco District, The Setai Resort features three infinity edge pools, onsite spa services, onsite dining, a business center, and a cool bar in the courtyard that offers nightly drinks and snack. Suites are furnishes with Asian-style decor, and the views were spectacular.
#4: 1Hotel South Beach
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Recently opened with stunning architecture and luxury finishes, this oceanfront hotel was one of our favorites. Featuring a large pool, adults-only pool, private beach area, onsite dining, a full spa, in-room water filtration, and a focus on organic & sustainable offerings - this hotel is incredible. This hotel is ideal for couples and adults.
#5: Fontainebleau
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Fontainebleau Miami Beach features stunning ocean views and 6 outdoor swimming pools surrounded by private cabanas. The resort is also home to a nightclub, 9 restaurants, and a full service spa. With close proximity to the Art Deco District, the hotel sits on a prime piece of real estate.
Favorite Mid-tier & Boutique Hotels
#1: EDITION
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This beachfront Miami Beach hotel features an on-site ice skating rink, 2 outdoor pools, free WiFi access, bowling alley, nightclub, fitness center, and a petite spa. Let’s just say there are plenty of activities for guests. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the hotel also has onsite dining.
#2: W South Beach
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Relax poolside, or opt for activities with onsite basketball, tennis, and a full fitness center - The W South Beach is catered towards couples and young adults. With onsite dining, stunning views, and marbled bathrooms, there is a lot to love about this property.
#3: Loews Miami Beach
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The Loews Miami Beach beachfront resort features a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and lounges, and many modern amenities. Relax at the outdoor pool and hot tub, or escape to the Art Deco District, just a quick 5 minutes’ walk down the road. The rooms were comfortable, and the hotel offers city or ocean views.
Favorite Budget-Friendly Hotels
#1: Eden Roc Miami
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With direct beach access, free wifi, and a full-service spa, it’s hard to believe The Eden Roc Miami is a budget friendly option! The rooms were modern, and the hotel also has a full outdoor pool as well as an indoor fitness center. This is a solid choice for the budget-minded traveler.
#2: The Plymouth
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Sitting in a 4-story Art Morderne building, The Plymouth features onsite dining, a gorgeous outdoor pool and sundeck, and a fitness center. Complimentary daytime transfer services are available to private Plymouth Beach. The Plymouth feels like a cool Art Deco boutique hotel, at an affordable rate.
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