14 Cool Miami Hotels

Miami is a supremely fun city, with its white-sand beaches, A-list celebrities, raving nightlife and innovative culinary scene - this is a great choice for a sun filled city break. With such obvious 'cool credentials' it is unsurprising that a wide selection of hip hotels have come up over the years. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of their favourite cool hotels in Miami from stand-out design properties to fun bohemian boutiques or homely beach-house hotels to uber contemporary skyscrapers. Chosen for their location, design, service, and amenities, there is something for all tastes and budgets in our collection. So why not browse through the list to start planning your stay?

For a beach house

• The Plymouth is a truly unique Miami hotel. An Art Deco vintage masterpiece with private beach space, the simple rooms have free-standing baths and Juliette balconies. Perfect for relaxation, the tropical themed bar and bubblegum-twee restaurant are laid-back affairs while the sushi bar is delectable.
• Circa 39 manages to be a cool Miami hotel while still feeling homely. The vibe is seaside rustic-chic. The light-filled rooms are spacious, with floral prints, polka dots and stripes, and the bar is low-key like an Italian taverna. Plus, there's the pool and gym and the beach is 2 minutes away.
• With its pool overlooking the ocean, and its bar slap-bang on the beach, Hotel Victor is one of the coolest hotels in Miami for couples on a romantic city break. The snug nautical rooms are stylish with plenty of glass and wide balconies. There's a sweetshop straight out of Willy Wonka, a Turkish spa, free bikes, sushi bar and snug poolside cabanas. Intimate luxury.

For a spa

• Standard Spa Miami is excellent value for money and still remains one of Miami's hippest hotels. With oceanside dining at the Mediterranean restaurant, indulgent milk baths, a Turkish hammam and a temple-like sauna, this is a truly spoiling stay. Hydrotherapy is the name-of-the-game plus there's bingo nights and film-screenings in the bar. Very hip.

For families

• Expect oceanfront luxury at 1 Hotel South Beach, one of the trendiest Miami hotels for families. The pool fades into the sea plus there is private beach access and a Kids Club. The elegant rooms are bright and contemporary, there's an award-winning restaurant, spa, gym and rooftop bar. Cool and simple luxury.
• For a family-friendly cool Miami hotel, you can't get better than Nautilus. Laid-back and sophisticated with 1950s interiors. There's a heated freshwater pool fringed by palm trees, direct beach access, a Kids Club and family-sized rooms with cool marble floors and plenty of light. With a gym, spa, and Mediterranean restaurant - what's not to love?
• An Art Deco oceanfront hotel, Surfcomber is one of the coolest family-friendly hotels in Miami. From the direct beach access and heated outdoor pool to the poolside bar, cabanas and poolside massages, it's a haven of relaxation. The rooms are chic and contemporary with gorgeous sink-into beds. Best yet, two kids under 12 go for free.
• You can't get bored at Miami Beach Edition. Choc-a-bloc with things to do, from its ice skating rink and bowling alley to its massive spa and cosy outdoor cinema club. Relaxation and fun are at the top of the agenda here. The rooms are airy and contemporary - a perfect Miami stay.

For a business trip

• A cool hotel for businessmen in downtown Miami, Epic Hotel has got it all: a variety of conference rooms, live entertainment every weekend, a 12,000 square foot spa, a swimming pool and 16th-floor fine-dining at Area 31. While the indulgent and smart rooms, fronted by wide balconies with views of the skyline and sea, complete the picture.

For foodies

• Ran by the esteemed Italian restauranteur family, the Cipriani's, Mr C Coconut Grove is a beach-chic, laid-back stay crowned by a roof terrace pool overlooking Key Biscayne Bay. The spa is indulgent but, of course, the Bellini restaurant is the real draw.
• The Vagabond is a playful, laid-back and seriously cool hotel in Miami. A sleek restaurant serving Latin-Asian-American fusion fare. Plush rooms with sink-into beds feature hand-picked design pieces and abstract wall art. Hip, full of character and totally unique.

For urban cool

• The Langford is set in a gorgeous Beaux-Arts building in downtown Miami with majestic views of the skyline, it's decorated in a vintage-chic vibe inspired by 1920s jazz. The rooftop bar is the best part of downtown Miami's coolest boutique.
• A designer hotel set in a skyscraper in Miami's downtown area, East Miami is easily one of the most trendy hotels in Miami. The minimalist, contemporary and high-tech rooms are walled with glass and feature hip modern art. The 20,000 square foot sundeck has 4 pools, the restaurant serves wood-fired Uruguayan fare, and there are revolving art exhibitions - very cool.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Miami.
• Expand your search to include our list of the best places to stay in the Florida Keys;
• Check out the best 5-star hotels in Miami, or the best party hotels in Miami;
• Try this collection of Miami's best boutiques, or this list of Art Deco hotels in Miami;
• See all our Miami collections;
• Or, contact one of our Gurus for some expert advice.

 

Written by Edmund Wise

posted Monday, 16th September 2024