Must-see hotels in South Beach

  • MIAMI - JANUARY 12: The Betsy Ross was built in 1920 and in 1942 was host to stationed us troops during WWII January 12, 2013 in Miami, Florida.
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    Betsy Hotel

    South Beach

    One of South Beach's finest hotels, the Betsy was named 'one of the world's best hotels' in 2017. It is an historic gem with two wings, and rooms set in…

  • 1 Hotel

    South Beach

    One of the top hotels in the USA, the 1 Hotel has 400-plus gorgeous rooms that embrace both luxurious and ecofriendly features – including tree-trunk…

  • Surfcomber

    South Beach

    The Surfcomber has a classic art-deco exterior with strong lines and shade-providing ‘eyebrows’ that zigzag across the facade. But the interior is the…

  • Washington Park Hotel

    South Beach

    In a great location two blocks from the beach, the Washington Park is spread among five beautifully restored art-deco buildings fronted by a pool and a…

  • Royal Palm

    South Beach

    Even the tropical fish tank with its elegant curves and chrome accents has a touch of deco flair, to say nothing of the streamlined bar with mint-green…

  • Townhouse Hotel

    South Beach

    The Townhouse embraces stylish minimalism with a cool white lobby and igloo-like rooms with random scarlet accents. The whole place has a welcoming and…

  • Gale South Beach

    South Beach

    The Gale's exterior is an admirable re-creation of classic boxy deco aesthetic expanded to the grand dimensions of a modern SoBe super resort. This blend…

  • Standard

    South Beach

    Look for the upside-down ‘Standard’ sign on the old Lido building on Belle Island (between South Beach and Downtown Miami) and you’ll find the Standard –…

  • SoBe Hostel

    South Beach

    On a quiet end of SoFi (the area south of 5th St, South Beach), this massive multilingual hostel has a happening common area and spartan rooms. The staff…

  • Essex House Hotel

    South Beach

    When you gaze at this lobby, one of the best-preserved interiors in the deco district, you’re getting a glimpse of South Beach’s gangster heyday. Beyond…

  • Catalina Hotel

    South Beach

    The Catalina is a lovely example of midrange deco style. Most appealing, besides the playfully minimalist rooms, is the vibe – the Catalina doesn't take…

  • Room Mate Lord Balfour

    South Beach

    Why not name a hotel for a minor, generally ill-regarded British prime minister? Name choice aside, the Lord Balfour features the usual minimalist-plus…

  • Hotel Astor

    South Beach

    The Astor aims for retro chic, with retro being just a touch in the clean-lined interiors. The lobby is all class, with potted palms, straight lines and…

  • National Hotel

    South Beach

    The National is an old-school deco icon, with its bell-tower-like cap and slim yet muscular facade. Inside the hotel itself you’ll find elegant rooms with…

  • Delano

    South Beach

    The Delano opened in the 1990s and immediately started ruling the South Beach roost. If there’s a quintessential I’m-too-sexy-for-this...South Beach…

  • W Hotel

    South Beach

    There’s an astounding variety of rooms available at the South Beach outpost of the W chain, which touts the whole W-brand mix of luxury and style in a big…

  • Redbury South Beach

    South Beach

    What sets the Redbury apart is its refusal to toe the line of identikit South Beach minimalist rooms. Rather, the interior here references art across the…

  • Rock Hostel

    South Beach

    Party people need only apply at this lively, well-run hostel a few minutes from the beach. Fairly simple six- to 10-bed dorms (including all-female) are…

  • The Franklin

    South Beach

    A classic from 1934, the Franklin is a beautifully restored art-deco hotel with modern loft-like rooms. Think polished-concrete floors, sleek modular…

  • Mondrian South Beach

    South Beach

    Morgan Hotel Group hired Dutch design star Marcel Wanders to basically crank it up to 11 at the Mondrian. The theme's inspired by Sleeping Beauty's castle…

  • Fashion Boutique Hotel

    South Beach

    There's a theatrical flair to this budget-friendly hotel in a quieter part of South Beach. The 48 well-equipped rooms have ruby red blankets and throws,…

  • Kent Hotel

    South Beach

    Built in 1936, the Kent has a classic art-deco facade, with striking vertical and horizontal lines that seem to beckon passers to come hither for a closer…

  • Shore Club

    South Beach

    In a highly coveted location in South Beach (backing onto lovely beachfront), the Shore Club has airy but rather simply furnished rooms with a few color…

  • Winter Haven Hotel

    South Beach

    Al Capone used to stay here; maybe he liked the deco ceiling lamps in the lobby, with their sharp, retro sci-fi lines and grand-Gothic proportions, and…

  • Raleigh Hotel

    South Beach

    While everyone else was trying to get all modern, the Raleigh painstakingly tried to restore itself to prewar glory. It succeeded in a big way. Celebrity…

  • Sagamore

    South Beach

    This hotel-cum-exhibition-hall likes to blur the boundaries between interior decor, art and conventional hotel aesthetics. Almost every space within this…

  • Room Mate Waldorf Towers

    South Beach

    An immaculate white lobby and stylish rooms comparable to most boutiques on the strip – light colours, high-design furnishings and sea views (in some…

  • Setai

    South Beach

    Inside a deco building, the Setai has a stunning interior that mixes elements of Southeast Asian temple architecture and contemporary luxury. The spacious…

  • Hotel Shelley

    South Beach

    This deco beauty isn't a wallflower. The white and lavender color scheme on the facade screams 'look at me!' and the lively lobby-lounge is pure eye candy…

  • Cavalier South Beach

    South Beach

    The exterior plays a bit with tropical and marine themes (seahorse-like etchings on the center of the facade, with a palm trunk racing down each side)…

  • Hotel Victor

    South Beach

    Overlooking Ocean Dr, the Hotel Victor has an easygoing style, its lobby full of elegant art-deco fixtures, plus a vintage mural of flamingos and striking…

  • Villa Casa Casuarina

    South Beach

    Formerly the home of fashion legend Gianni Versace, this jaw-dropping mansion has been turned into one of South Beach’s most upscale resorts – and screams…

  • Dream South Beach

    South Beach

    From the outside the Dream looks like a snow-cube box of clean white lines. Inside the rooms veer towards the ethereal, with shimmery curtains, aquatic…

  • Bed & Drinks

    South Beach

    This hostel pretty shamelessly plays to the sexy, party, beautiful-people crowd – check the name – so know this before booking. The beach is a few blocks…

  • Chesterfield Hotel

    South Beach

    Hip-hop gets funky with zebra-stripe curtains and cushions in the small lobby, which hosts a chill happy hour at the in-house Safari Bar when the sun goes…

  • Hotel Breakwater

    South Beach

    A towering blue marquee offset by a geometric deco facade advertises the Breakwater to all of Ocean Dr. The rooms have an understated, but welcoming…

  • Miami Beach International Hostel

    South Beach

    An extensive makeover has turned this reliable old hostel into something like a boutique club with dorm rooms. Bright plaster, marble accents, deco-and…

  • Ocean Five Hotel

    South Beach

    This boutique hotel is a cheerfully painted deco building with cozy, quiet rooms that reveal a sleek cabin-like aesthetic. Think whites and light yellows…

  • Stiles Hotel

    South Beach

    This Stiles gets positive reviews for its (relatively) fair prices, friendly staff and attractive chambers. Guest rooms are set in sandy earth tones, with…

  • Hotel of South Beach

    South Beach

    Designed by fashion world's Todd Oldham, the themed palette of ‘sand, sea and sky’ is bold and beautiful, with stylish details such as the custom-made…