27 Best Hotels in Miami, From Key Biscayne to Wynwood

Esmé Miami Beach

The first new hotel to grace South Beach’s storied Española Way in a decade, the enchanting Esme Miami Beach is all about the boutique hotel charms. Rather than replicate the easy, breezy, sand-in-your-toes style of South Beach’s grand dames, this restored enclave (which comprises eight buildings connected by charming paseos) offers a well-placed base from which to explore South Beach. You know you’re in for a unique experience as soon as you walk in the door; the

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Located in the trendy Brickell neighborhood, this Four Seasons lets you discover

The Edition Miami Beach

Just as he did back in the 1990s with the Delano, Ian Schrager is reinventing the

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences

There are two entry points to the Gale: through the high-ceilinged, grand valet on one side, and rose-hued in-house restaurant Casa Gianna on the other. Either route makes for quite the entrance to this sparkling 51-story tower, where glamorous people with things to do come and go at a steady clip. This is an affordable, reliable stay smack dab in the thick of Downtown

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, one of a string of hotels on Miami’s destination waterfront, is a refined respite from the area’s pool parties and ’til-the-sun-rises nightlife, while still providing easy access to the

Arlo Wynwood Miami

The first hotel to officially open in Wynwood, Miami’s graffiti-clad neighborhood that’s now home to dozens of galleries, shops, and restaurants—the Arlo is an art-filled oasis that seeks to strike a balance between being a splashy getaway and a vibrant urban hotel. The hotel’s aesthetic draws on the neighborhood’s high concentration of street art, with the property’s exterior walls featuring works by Miami-based artist Hoxxoh, and 250 pieces of contemporary art positioned throughout the public spaces and guest rooms. There’s an inviting ninth-floor rooftop pool with a

Shelborne by Proper: First In

Miami Beach’s midcentury Art Deco scene may have cemented its place in design history, but today a new, grown-up iteration can be found in the form of The Shelborne By Proper. Guest rooms are reflective of the entire property’s mood: elevated yet easy. My room on the sixth floor featured a partial ocean view, just enough of a glimpse of that turquoise blue water to whet my palate. The room’s design feels calm and grounded, which I owe to the soft, earthy tones and warm, natural textiles. It’s a nice counterbalance to the energetic vibe that Miami Beach naturally offers, a true retreat that feels intentionally devoid of flashy artwork and instead focuses on curved, architectural furnishings that are low-profile and slim. Also noteworthy is that the design is nowhere near that stereotypical

Fontainebleau

Even amid the architectural exhibitionism of Miami Beach, the gleaming curved main tower of the 1,500-room Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a knockout. The design of this essentially launched the so-called Miami-Modern style, and the resort dominates its stretch of Miami Beach. It’s a clean and classic escape where contemporary vibes meet retro in a flash of glamour. Although the Fontainebleau has been upgraded at no small expense, guests still feel like they’re part of its storied past. —

The Moore

Opened in 2024, this 13-room hotel is nestled inside the four-story landmark Moore building, which also houses a posh coworking space, private club, art gallery, and restaurant on the ground floor. Upon walking inside, you’re immediately struck by the Zaha Hadid site-specific installation Elastika that spans the light-filled atrium connecting the different levels with stretches of web-like material. It’s both cheeky and iconic. The restaurant, located on the ground floor of the atrium and named after the sculpture that hovers above the impressive dining room, features a menu focused on farm-sourced, modern American cuisine. But one of the best perks about staying at the Moore is the chance to moonlight as a private club member during your stay, and gaining access to wonderfully designed spaces like The Courtyard, a chic living room of sorts, featuring museum-quality art and two signature bars: The Banyan Bar, where bubbles and caviar await, and Miwa Sushi Bar, serving sake and Japanese-inspired dishes. During city-wide events like Art Basel and Formula 1, the place is a hive of activity.

The Elser Hotel

Check in to the Elser for an eclectic, art-filled, and scene-y stay in the heart of downtown Miami. It’s a true gem for

Andaz Miami Beach by Hyatt

A stunning newcomer to the Miami Beach hotel scene, this is the first Andaz to open in Florida, revamping the former Confidante hotel into a secluded oasis with palm-fronded pools and buzzy restaurants. In signature Andaz fashion, there is no check-in desk; instead, each guest is seated and personally welcomed with a cocktail. The elevated lobby is awash in hues of aqua, mint, turquoise, and sage—echoing the views of the Atlantic framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and curvilinear couches. Occupying a full city block, the hotel is sprawling but feels intimate, with plenty of sitting areas and lounges for quiet moments. There are a whopping 27 room types across the 287 accommodations, including 64 suites, and each features luxurious linens, Byredo bath amenities, and a Nespresso coffee maker. And when it comes to mealtime, chef José Andrés has brought his prowess to the hotel with three different culinary experiences. There’s Aguasal on the ground floor, blending Mediterranean and Latin influences, the lobby-level Bar Centro, a breezy Spanish lounge by day and a sleek cocktail bar by night, and a third restaurant, The Bazaar by José Andrés, set to open next year. Those who want to enjoy Florida’s natural beauty and surplus of vitamin D—without being beholden to the crowds in South Beach—are in the right spot.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Stepping into The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort feels a little bit like entering an abstract art gallery: the entryway is a largely empty room, save for an enormous metal sculpture hanging from the ceiling and a few tufted chairs and couches that you may or may not be allowed to sit on. But check into your butler-serviced, Yabu-Pushelberg-designed suite, outfitted in a neutral palette, and you’ll feel right at home. The four restaurants, two

Mayfair House Hotel & Garden

An architectural marvel from the 80s lives again, and asks you to expect the unexpected, from moody peacock blue and terracotta-toned rooms with giant clawfoot tubs to a soaring open atrium of outdoor corridors lined with lush plants and a buzzy lobby bar set in a hollowed-out fountain. During the years it sat in relative obscurity, The Grove missed out on an anchor, both literally (the Mayfair occupies two entire city blocks smack dab in the center of The Grove) and socially (in its 1985 heyday the hotel featured a mélange of creatives, businessmen, and even the odd cartel boss). Today, that energy is back and better than ever. During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood. Around sunset, the

The Setai Miami Beach

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The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami: First In

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is unique in that it lets you enjoy all the benefits and privacy of staying at a secluded resort, yet you’re always just a quick drive to the heart of South Beach—and just as close to the

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Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach

Looking for all of the beauty and beach without any of the crowds? At Acqualina, you’ll have all that and much, much more. It’s true: You’ll be a half-hour car ride from the energy of Miami Beach, but what you get in return is worth it. A few of the highlights: oversized rooms with oceanfront

EAST Miami

A sleek, Blade Runner–esque tower with a lushly landscaped 40th-floor rooftop bar stands out in a city known for beachfront resorts. This 352-room luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the $1 billion Brickell City Centre, designed by Miami’s Arquitectonica, is in the middle of downtown. The elevator alone, with its infinity mirror, sets the posh, playful tone. The hotel, opened by

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

Located along the white sand shores of North Beach, (about fifteen minutes north of South Beach) this resort is all about the “luxury of wellness,” with a phenomenal spa, enviable roster of recreational classes, and an array of integrative health resources (it helps that it originally opened as a Canyon Ranch and Spa). Hotel guests vary from

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Though the hotel underwent a $50 million renovation in 2017, it still elicits that feeling of having one foot planted in the past and the other moving quickly toward the future. As one of Miami Beach’s biggest hotels (there are nearly 800 rooms), the Loews attracts as diverse a clientele as Miami welcomes as visitors. Families with kids, couples with dogs,

Mr. C Coconut Grove

A refreshing alternative to the sometimes-frenetic atmosphere of South Beach and Brickell, staying at this nautical-inspired hotel operated by the famed Cipriani hospitality clan is like walking onto the posh, blue-and-white accented confines of an

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

The Biltmore Hotel Miami – Coral Gables

It doesn’t get any more old school

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

Though just 12 miles north of Miami and a less than 10-minute walk from the popular Aventura Mall, pulling into this resort feels like landing on a tropical island (albeit one without a beach). Spread out over 300 lush acres, with a century-old banyan tree at its center, the resort is basically an island oasis unto itself, complete with golf courses, a water park, extensive gardens, and Mediterranean-inspired architecture. A convenient getaway that keeps

W South Beach

A splashy, sun-soaked, high-energy resort and nightlife destination, the W South Beach has always managed the delicate dance of being a luxe cosmopolitan hotel with a penchant for hosting celebrities and the fashion set, while also appealing to discerning travelers who prefer not to post every moment of their stay on social media. The 400 rooms here are the largest guest rooms in South Beach, each with balconies and expansive ocean views. The recent renovation gives the rooms a brighter feel with beach house-style millwork, natural oaks, neutral textures, and a beige color palette with accents of soft corals and shaded teals. High-tech elements, like circadian lighting with three preset mood modes and under-bed lights, are a futuristic flourish. A complimentary art tour is offered to guests as part of the resort fee, and even if you’re not a gallery lover, it’s worth perusing the hotel’s $50 million contemporary art collection with 21 original pieces by Andy Warhol, three of which are collaborations with Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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How we choose the best hotels in Miami

Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind

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