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The 5 Best Hotels in Downtown Miami

The 5 Best Hotels in Downtown Miami

For a stay in the beating heart of Miami, downtown is an obvious choice. Made up of Brickell (the sleek financial capital) and spanning out to areas that house some of the city's best theatres, museums, nightlife, and restaurants. The area fits the bill for both business and recreational travellers alike. Known for its high-rise luxury hotels there are quite a lot of options in the area to sift through when choosing where to stay. With this in mind, our hotel experts have put together a quick guide of the best hotels in downtown Miami. Whether you like your hotels boutique or you would rather something a little more avant-garde, there is something for all occasions here. So why not browse through our list to start planning your next stay?

For a boutique

The Langford is a chic boutique option set in a striking Beaux Arts-style building. Interiors have a hip retro feel, many of the rooms have epic city views, and the rooftop bar serves up some seriously good cocktails. A hip choice.

For a spa

Mandarin Oriental Miami is located just minutes from downtown and boasts its own exclusive beach access. Expect all the luxury trimmings here, but it is the spa that really stands out: spanning three-storeys, therapists use ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai techniques and wellness plans are individually crafted. A rejuvenating stay.

For city style

East Miami is a trendy city pad boasting no less than four pools plus a cinema, a hip bar with epic city views, and rotating art exhibitions. Complete with sleek contemporary design and steps from some of the city's best nightlife, this is a great choice for a lively city break.
Epic Hotel is a luxury offering boasting smart rooms with minimal design and floor-to-ceiling windows. The 16th-floor waterfront fine-dining at Area 31 is outstanding and the views are even better. Complete with an indulgent spa - this is a sleek city choice.

For a resort

Viceroy Miami is a sleek resort set in the heart of Miami's financial district. This property is more than a match for the luxury properties on Ocean Drive. With fully-stocked kitchenettes and vast walk-in showers in every double room and suite, a floating library in the state-of-the-art spa, a 30-foot infinity pool and a second pool - there is everything here for true indulgence whether the stay is for business or leisure.

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- The Langford Miami (Downtown) 126 rooms from AU$260
  
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  City Style  -  A chic boutique hotel complete with rooftop bar, 1920s design and epic city views.
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
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  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
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  A cool boutique hotel in a striking Beaux Arts-style building. Retro throughout; find delicately patterned wallpaper and 1920s style furniture in the light and airy rooms. The trendy rooftop bar (serving fantastic concoctions) and boasting epic views is what this place is all about. A chic choice. See More
  
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- Epic Hotel Miami (Brickell) 411 rooms from AU$264
  
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  City Style  -  A stylish city-stay offering every service you could want from a hotel located in the heart of downtown Miami
  Business meetings  -  Offers a great range of meeting spaces that attracts corporate and social groups
  Spa  -  12,000 square foot and offers treatments such as massages and facials with views of Miami's city skyline and waterways
  Sights nearby  -  The Wynwood Art District and the Miami Design District are both less than a 20 minute car journey away
  
  A luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Miami. Smart rooms are stylish and minimal with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. The 16th-floor waterfront fine-dining at Area 31 is outstanding and the views are even better. Complete with an indulgent spa - this is a sleek city stay. See More
  
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- East Miami Miami (Brickell) 352 rooms from AU$409
  
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  Local exploring  -  The hotel is situated right in Brickell City Centre, so there's a wealth of things to do and see on the doorstep
  Foodies  -  Guests can taste authentic Uruguayan fares at East, Miami's 5th-level restaurant and bar, Quinto La Huella
  Outstanding location  -  Right in the heart of Brickell- the financial and art district of Miami
  Swimming Pool  -  20,000-square-foot outdoor pool deck features 4 pools
  
  A design hotel offering elegant decor with modern accessories, including floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in rain showers and spacious balconies to enjoy the spectacular views of the city. Complete with four pools, a great restaurant and a fitness centre. A trendy and lively pad in downtown Miami. See More
  
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- Mandarin Oriental Miami Miami (Brickell) 357 rooms from AU$609
  
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  Local exploring  -  The hotel is just a quick walk or drive to many of Miami’s most bustling neighbourhoods including Downtown and South Beach
  Spa breaks  -  With tailormade treatments and extensive spa programs that will restore a sense of harmony to your body, mind and soul
  Families  -  Spacious rooms with various services suited to family needs- the pool is not to be missed
  Spa  -  A three-story, waterfront spa uses the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures
  
  A rare and secluded resort only a three-minute drive from downtown Miami. Spacious art-deco style rooms come with marble bathrooms. Enjoy spectacular views of Miami's skyline and Biscayne Bay from a private balcony. Complete with a large pool, exclusive beach access and a fantastic wellness spa. See More
  
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