Famous Miami Hotels | The Hotel Guru

Miami is a tourist honeytrap and a city filled with celebrities and celebrity culture. Whether it's the buzzing nightlife, the pristine white sand beaches or the designer shopping - Miami is renowned for being unrivalled in glamour and luxury. Therefore, booking a room in one of Miami's most famed hotels seems fitting of a trip here. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of famous hotels in Miami from the grandiose former home of Versace to Art Deco masterpieces, tropical island paradises or bohemian boutiques with Cuban cigar bars. With something to suit all tastes and budgets, why not browse through our list to start planning your trip?

For eco chic

1 Hotel South Beach is one of Miami's most famous hotels because of its photogenic poolscape (the waters seemingly fading into the sea). An eco-chic romantic escape with a boot camp-style gym, spoiling spa, award-winning restaurant and elegant rooms - it really ticks all the boxes!

For foodies

Faena Hotel was founded by the innovator Alan Faena who transformed great stretches of the Buenos Aires dockland at the turn of the millennium. In the character of a Spanish inn, this laid-back airy boutique sells original artwork, boasts a sumptuous restaurant perfect for foodies, and is the beating heart of the local music scene! Plus there's yoga, four-posters, and Spanish tiled flooring - what's not to love?
A famous Miami hotel for many reasons, The Betsy has got it all: the last of the Georgian revivalist architecture on Ocean Drive, it boasts an award-winning steakhouse and Miami's only open-air spa. The blue-and-white designer rooms are beautiful and sophisticated, adorned with original art and objet d'art. An elegant stay.

For a secluded island

Fisher Island Club & Hotel is one of Miami's most famous hotels and for good reason. Reachable only by boat, this secluded island of indulgence is a tropical paradise of ornate Spanish villas with sunken bathtubs. Chic, palatial luxury awaits: tennis, golf, and a pampering spa, not to mention the two restaurants and, of course, the private beach. This place really has the wow factor!

For the nightlife

A hotspot on the South Beach party scene, Delano South Beach is a glamorous affair. This famous Miami hotel features white-on-white minimalist rooms and in the evening the poolside turns into a nightclub with its own DJ (the pool itself with an underwater sound system). In the day, you can relax in the rooftop spa or eat from either the Italian or Japanese restaurant.

For couples

Famous for being one of Miami's most romantic hotels, The Setai is a luxury oceanfront hotel in the vibrant Miami Beach neighbourhood. Spectacular suites feature rainfall showers, there's a choice of four (excellent) restaurants and a spoiling spa. True indulgence.

For the design

The Villa Casa Casaurina has to be seen to be believed. Once the home of Versace, and where Madonna regularly stayed in the '90s, it's an explosion of art, grandiose and colourful. Handmade furniture? Yes. Gold mosaic pools? You've got it. Frescoed walls and ceilings? Sure thing. It's outrageous, star-studded, and a favourite of the glitterati.

For families

Famous for having the longest swimming pool in Miami, The National Hotel is a great option for families. Epitomising the grand splendour and mood of Miami's 1940s Art Deco scene, from its smart rooms furnished with antiques to the poolside cabana spa. Families will like the interconnecting rooms and suites, and of course, the famous Tamara Bistro!

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8 Famous Miami Hotels

Casa Faena

Miami (Mid Beach)

Inspired by the relaxed lifestyle of the Mediterranean, rooms are bright and welcoming with Spanish tiled flooring, light fabrics that flutter in the ocean breeze and luxurious four-posters in some rooms. Library, gym. The restaurant serves a delectable combination of American and Argentinian fare.

Restaurant - Argentinian-American restaurant with relaxed bistro-style atmosphere and idyllic veranda
Sights nearby - 4 minutes from the Bass Museum of Art
Kids Club - Babysitting/childcare available
Lively area

from AU$246 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Betsy Hotel

Miami (South Beach)

Hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, original art and fresh flowers create a low-key, refined aura for this beachside hotel. Miami's only open-air rooftop spa, a sheltered outdoor pool, and exclusive and highly-acclaimed BLT steakhouse make your stay memorable - just don't forget to explore Miami too!

Restaurant - BLT Steak, an American steakhosue which won Miami Steakhosue of the Year 2014
Outstanding location - Located directly on Ocean Drive in Miami's South Beach district
Swimming Pool - Secluded outdoor swimming pool, year-round.
On the beach - Direct beach access

from AU$346 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Setai

Miami (South Beach)

Luxury oceanfront hotel in vibrant Miami Beach neighbourhood. Spectacular suites feature rainfall showers, Asian-inspired design and views of the city and the sea. Outdoor pool, spa, massage, gym. Enjoy an unrivalled fine dining experience at any one of the four restaurants and bars, notably Asian.

Outstanding location - On Ocean Drive right by the beach in the centre of Miami's nightlife and shopping district
Restaurant - 4 on-site restaurants
Swimming Pool - Three swimming pools
Views

from AU$1014 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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1 Hotel South Beach

Miami (South Beach)

Nature-inspired beachside retreat. Bright, airy rooms with natural woods and a neutral colour palette provide the perfect space to unwind away from the excitement of the city. Rooftop bar to watch the Miami skyline, award-winning restaurant, spectacular sea vistas, gym, spa.

Families - Kids club on site for the little ones aged 4-12
Kids Club - Kids Club focussed on fun activities centered around learning about nature e.g. nature walks, seashell art and bird feeders
Restaurant - Two on-site restaurants: Beachcraft and The Sand Box
Swimming Pool - Four pools including rooftop pool

from AU$1331 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The National Hotel

Miami (South Beach)

A 1940s landmark of Miami's Art Deco ocean-front area, with the longest pool in Miami. Lovingly restored to the original specifications with antique pieces of furniture and authentic accents in chrome and dark woods. The atmospheric restaurant serves carefully prepared French cuisine. Gym, spa, bar.

Restaurant - Tamara Bistro is a popular restaurant Miami, known for fine French fare and seafood
Swimming Pool - Miami's longest pool, over 200 feet long
Restrictions on children - This is an adult-only property
Spa - Poolside cabana spa

from AU$315 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Fisher Island Club & Hotel

Miami (Fisher Island)

Secluded but accessible location on private island. The discerning traveller's eye will appreciate the tastefully decorated interiors and carefully landscaped gardens which embrace the property. Golf, tennis, spa, marina. Two restaurants. Take a swim in the outdoor pool or on the private beach.

Sights nearby - All the sights and activities of Miami and Miami Beach are reachable by ferry.
Private Hot Tub - Cottage and villa courtyards all have sunken hot tubs
Restaurant - Dining at the Beach Club and The Porto Cervo
Views - Views of the Atlantic ocean.

from AU$686 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Villa Casa Casuarina

Miami (South Beach)

Versace's home turned luxury boutique on the famed Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. This is a treasure trove of remarkable handmade furniture, stained glass windows, murals, exuberant design and over-the-top everything! Not to mention the gold mosaic pool and ornate restaurant dining room. Spectacular!

City Style - You can't get more stylish than Versace's house, turned chic hotel on Miami Beach
Four poster beds
Romantic
Views

from AU$1220 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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8 Famous Miami Hotels

For eco chic

For foodies

For a secluded island

For the nightlife

For couples

For the design

For families

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8 Famous Miami Hotels

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