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As a warm-weather getaway mainstay, the Magic City has an abundance of hotel options, whether you’re seeking serious beach time or a jaunt downtown, perhaps to be close to the city’s cruise port. Apart from the justifiably famous South Beach, with its Atlantic Ocean and Art Deco grandeur, there are other vibrant neighborhoods to consider for a Miami stay, including the stylish Design District and the artsy hub of Wynwood.
From small, boutique hotels to sprawling resorts chock full of lavish amenities, Miami has accommodations for all tastes and budgets. Despite its well-earned reputation as a playground for the rich and famous, the city is also accessible for those seeking an affordable sun-splashed escape. Here are some of the newest and most noteworthy Miami hotels to consider when you book a ticket to visit the 305.
South Beach
The Shelborne By Proper
The newest luxe option in Miami Beach
Price rating: $$$
One of South Beach's newest hotels, The Shelborne By Proper occupies prime oceanfront real estate in one of the area’s historic Art Deco buildings. Inside, it’s fresh from a top-to-toe renovation in soothing, muted beige, sage green and coral pink tones. The elegant, breezy vibes extend to the pool deck and backyard, where you’ll find copious daybeds and loungers for lazy afternoons al fresco. When the sun goes down, retreat to your room (many have ocean views) or indulge in seafood dishes at their restaurant, which prepares everything on the menu without seed oils. Come morning, dine al fresco on The Terrace, just steps from the pool.
Esmé
A cute, affordable boutique hotel
Price rating: $
For a boutique hotel big on character, step into a slice of South Beach’s history at Esmé on Espanola Way. This charming little property brings a hotel from 1927, The Clay Hotel, into its 2020s era with a rich, jewel-toned design that gives each room a cozy, residential feel. A sister building nearby, Casa Matanza, features a darker, moodier take on the Mediterranean Revival look in its rooms and suites. Both parts of the hotel are nestled within what used to be the Spanish Village, now home to a lively clutch of restaurants and bars, including The Roof, Esmé’s poolside restaurant and lounge, and The Drexel, from the hospitality team behind Miami’s ever-popular Mandolin restaurant.
1 Hotel South Beach
For the eco-conscious and wellness buffs
Price rating: $$$
What could be better than a rooftop pool with ocean views? How about a hotel with four beach-view pools? Welcome to 1 Hotel South Beach, a stylish resort with a thing for wellness and sustainability. Despite the hotel’s large size, staying here is designed to feel restorative, thanks to its minimalist aesthetic, healthy dining options and holistic spa. Anatomy—the statusy, see-and-be-seen gym of South Beach—offers daily group classes from boxing and boot camp sessions to group runs and yoga. Food options include sushi on the rooftop, Israeli-inspired dishes at Aviv, the main restaurant, and cafés serving smoothies, cold-pressed juices and plant-based fare. Fun fact: The novel Very Bad Company, about a tech startup on a ritzy corporate retreat, is set at the hotel.
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
The hotel where locals hang
Price rating: $$
It’s not on the beach, but The Standard Spa, Miami Beach delivers panoramic Biscayne Bay views from its Lido Bayside restaurant and bar. This outdoor spot is beloved by locals, especially for happy hour, the ideal time for dolphin sightings and toasting the sunset with a glass of frosé. Miami locals also love the hotel’s pool, the spa’s Turkish hammam, as well as the daily yoga and Pilates classes. The rooms are on the smaller side; opt for a Bath Terrace room if you fancy an outdoor soak in a freestanding tub. Otherwise, you can find your Zen in the hotel’s lush gardens, or perhaps in a cocktail at the intimate Monterrey Bar. Note: The hotel is set to undergo a big renovation (2026 dates TBD), so get in soon to experience it at its best, barefoot-boho vibe.
The Goodtime Hotel
The one created by Pharrell
Price rating: $$
The headline may be that The Goodtime Hotel was the brainchild of Pharrell Williams and Miami nightlife entrepreneur David Grutman, but it’s the photo opps and rooftop pool parties you’ll remember if you stay at this frequently-posted property. The eclectic, pastel-hued rooms designed by Ken Fulk prove that style beats square footage – they’re small, but thoughtfully organized. Besides, this is not the place you come to stay indoors. You’ll want to post yourself poolside on the third floor, or at Strawberry Moon, the adjacent clubby, indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant. The pool is open daily from 7am to sundown, with weekend pool parties kicking off at noon, Fridays to Sundays. If you’re more of a beach person, a prime stretch of South Beach is just two blocks away.
Mid-Beach
The Miami Beach EDITION
Sleek and chic, with upscale dining
Price rating: $$$
From the moment this design-centric hotel flung open its doors, The Miami Beach EDITION has been one of the most popular stays in the city. The meticulous attention to detail is apparent in every public space, and in particular, at their Latin-infused restaurant, the Matador Room from Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The sunken dining room and the restored original chandelier, even the outdoor signage (the Seville Hotel as it once was) all evoke times gone by, when supper clubs and live bands made going out to dinner an event. The bright and airy lobby is sleek and modern, with white marble floors and white walls offset with the greenery of potted palms. The hotel's designer Ian Schraeger collaborated with Marriott to create something unique, vibrant, unforgettable in Miami Beach. They continue to succeed.
Andaz Miami Beach
New digs in a quieter part of the Beach
Price rating: $$$
The area known as Mid-Beach (between 23rd and 63rd Streets in Miami Beach) has become a lively hotel hub and more chill alternative to staying in South Beach, with options ranging from Holiday Inns to higher-end centers of entertainment like the Fontainebleau and Faena Hotel. A new addition to the mix, Andaz Miami Beach, hits the sweet spot of laidback luxury. The neutral-toned guest rooms are filled with natural light, and the hotel boasts the only “ocean-view check-in experience” in the region. The José Andrés Group is in charge of the food, and the newly-opened spa features evening treatments designed to recharge guests before their nighttime festivities. Morning treatments are all about recovery – which could also take place on the Andaz’s beachfront setup, where bean bags, hammocks and daybeds beckon. Room rates here may be on the higher side, but it’s a Hyatt property so if you have World of Hyatt points to burn, this could be your chance.
Wynwood
Arlo Wynwood
So you can stay close to the art
Price rating: $–$$
Wynwood’s murals, galleries, retail and nightlife have been drawing crowds for a while now, but the area only got its first hotel a few years ago. Arlo Wynwood is a great option for anyone who wants easy access to everything the neighborhood offers while still enjoying a day by the pool. The hotel’s rooftop pool deck has sweeping views of Miami, and is the site of weekend pool parties that rival the hotels known for such revelry in South Beach. Frequent art, live comedy and wellness events also make this a great hotel for mingling with Miami’s creative set. The new restaurant, Wyn Wyn, focuses on clean eats but also serves burgers, Korean fried chicken and other tempting dishes. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and “Lucky Hour,” the Arlo take on weekday Happy Hour.
Design District
The Hotel at The Moore
For when you shop til you drop
Price rating: $$$
Another buzzy Miami neighborhood that only recently saw a hotel open up is the Design District, the city’s go-to spot for picturesque luxury shopping and dining. (Seriously, walking around here feels like strolling around a movie set.) With just 15 rooms, The Hotel at The Moore is intimate, yet endlessly stylish – a fitting aesthetic for the ridiculously photogenic Design District. It’s part of a social club, The Moore, with hotel guests receiving access to The Club’s restaurant; karaoke and game rooms; workspace; library and late-night speakeasy, The Rabbit Hole, during their stay. Each suite has a distinct design with custom furniture, but all have living rooms and kitchenettes, which lends the feeling that you’re staying with your most fashionable friend who just happens to live in the chicest neighborhood in the city.
Downtown Miami
The Elser Hotel
Good for group stays downtown
Price rating: $$
Whether you’re in Miami to take a cruise and want to stay close to the port, or you simply want to soak up the energy of a growing downtown metropolis – without skimping on water views – staying downtown can be a great idea. Loads of new bars, restaurants and retail hubs have opened in Downtown Miami in recent years, and one of those bustling bars beloved by locals, ViceVersa, is located in the lobby of the Elser Hotel. ViceVersa is an Italian aperitivo bar with a Miami twist. Upstairs at the Elser, the rooms are more spacious than most, ranging from studios with a sleeper sofa in the living area to three-bedroom suites with various bed configurations. Bay View and Ocean View rooms are the way to go if you want to enjoy the best of both worlds: downtown convenience and panoramic water views.
CitizenM
When all you need is a bed and a great cocktail
Price rating: $
CitizenM’s whole deal is affordable luxury, so while your room may be small, it’s dominated by an XL king-sized bed, with all the tech you need at your fingertips. Another thing CitizenM does well is creating bars and restaurants you actually want to hang out in; Here at CitizenM Miami Worldcenter, that means the “Night Swim” rooftop bar and pool, as well as a regular lobby bar downstairs. Miami Worldcenter is a new mixed-use retail and dining development, so you’re close to great shopping with even more dining options nearby. The Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat, is across the street, as are Biscayne Bay and the city’s awesome Pérez Art Museum Miami. There are also CitizenM hotels in the Brickell neighborhood (just south of downtown), and in South Beach (albeit, a 15-minute walk away from the actual beach).