Top 10 Luxury Hotels Miami | 5 Star Best Luxury Miami Hotels

Miami is a lively and buzzing beach-side city in Florida, United States. The Miami beach is amongst the most famous in the world because of its clear seas, white soft sands, friendly neighborhoods, gorgeous buildings, and buzzing nightlife. Miami also has a very heavy Cuban immigrant population, and as such the Cuban cultural influence in Miami is palpable, with several boutique shopping centers and cigar shops available in localities like Little Havana. When visiting Miami, you have to stay in a luxury five star hotel that can help you immerse into the culture. In this article we’ve taken the liberty to describe the top 10 luxury hotels in Miami.

# 1

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

The Four Seasons is perhaps one of Miami’s most luxurious five star hotels, and is definitely the tallest building that Miami can boast of. It is located near Biscayne Bay. The rooms feature a stunning wide view of the lagoon. The general ambience of the hotel is quite calm, laid-back, and peaceful, as opposed to the heady world of pleasures offered by the city of Miami. As such, this is ideal for those who want to experience the life of Miami, but then return to a quiet resort-like atmosphere in order to relax and unwind. This luxury hotel has the privilege of being one of Miami’s AAA Five Diamond hotels, setting it way above the other five-star hotels in terms of class and style.

# 2

Mandarin Oriental Miami

This is a world famous five star luxury hotel located in an island enclave called Brickell Key, which is set off away from the financial center of the city and thus offers a true escape. However, even though it’s a resort retreat, it’s still quite close to some of the nightclubs and other restaurants in the area, so you can easily dine out and have a fun night out, and then come back to the peace of your charming room! Amongst its many attractions is the fact that it features one of the most charming Peruvian restaurants in Miami, and a grand spa. In keeping with its name, the luxury hotel embodies a very Asian aesthetic complete with dark mahogany wood, glossy marbled pillars and floors, a plethora of bronze sculptures to deck the hallways, and full-length floor to ceiling windows from which you get a stunning view of the bay. There are over 300 rooms in the whole hotel and they are all very spacious and have large bathrooms with tubs that you can completely immerse into. The general color palette of the rooms is warm with honey and cream shades. All the rooms are stunning, however if you get a suite you can find yourself in a spa-like bathroom with a sprawling view of the bay or the city, depending on the room. If you’d like to sunbathe by the beach, there is a bayfront beach with cabanas where you can lay back and relax.

# 3

Hotel Beaux Arts

This luxury five star hotel has prominently been labeled as one of the world’s finest hotels by outlets such as Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure. This is a hotel that favors luxury and modernity over all else, and towers over the city with 39 floors. This is an extremely exclusive luxury hotel with great service to the guests, and a classy yet contemporary architectural design. The hotel is also well located and is only a few minutes form prime attractions like the Port of Miami. The rooms also offer complementary iPad, WiFi, Nespresso machines, and other amenities.

# 4

W Miami

The W can boast a great location as it is within walking distance of Mary Brickell Village, and its famed nightlife. However, if you wish to explore the South Beach you’ll need to get a taxi which will take about half an hour. The hotel is a mixing pot of various artistic and stylistic influences across the globe and across several time periods. You can spot influences ranging from European Rococo, Modern minimalism, and even a few East asiatic strains. The spa has been designed by Philippe Starck, who has created a vast angular marble clad pool that is surrounded by a library! The building itself is 50 storey tall, with glass walls and exteriors. The rooms mostly feature a cool grey and mint color palette, which is ideal to keep things looking fresh and neutral. The view from the hotel is stunning, as you get a panoramic sight of the Miami river. The furniture bears eccentric details such as the driftwood canopy bed-frames, and they also come with large balconies from which you can look out. The bathroom has been decked up with plush comfortable bath robes and luxurious toiletries, and the general color palette is a mix of green, black, and white marble tiles.

# 5

The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove Miami

The Ritz Carlton is a boutique five star hotel that favors quite elegance and charm over ostentation and extravagance. The hotel has been decked up in Italian Renaissance inspired stylings, and the views offered by the rooms sweep across Biscayne Bay and the tropical charm of the Coconut Grove. It features a charming restaurant by the name of Bizcaya, a pool terrace from which you can look out into the city, and a vast sprawling spa.

# 6

Hotel InterContinental Miami

This luxury five star hotel is located at the end of Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and it’s well connected to the heart of Miami. The financial district, Brickell, is across the river, and the neighborhood features vivid nightlife and access to several charming restaurants. Some of the great restaurants and bars in the vicinity are Zuma, Pawnbroker, or The Corner, just to name a few. This hotel is also walking distance from some tourist attractions like the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and the Peréz Art Museum. South Beach is 20 minutes from the hotel by taxi. This luxury hotel recently went through a renovation which cost it nearly $30 million, in which they updated the lobby and the rooms. The facade of the hotel was updated with a digital canvas that can project the image of sexy dancers at night. As you enter the lobby, you’re also greeted with an abstract piece of sculpture by renowned artist Henry Moore. The on-site restaurant is the Toro Toro bar and restaurant which is usually quite packed with businessmen and hotel guests alike. The rooms have been designed with subtlety in mind, so as to be a welcome retreat from some of the excesses of the city and the hotel itself. The primary color palette in the rooms consist of gentle blues, cream, and wooden shades.

# 7

Kimpton EPIC Hotel

The biggest attraction of this luxury hotel is the fact that it features not one, but two rooftop pools. The Kimpton EPIC has a lot to live up to considering its self-proclamation of being EPIC. However, the hotel definitely lives up to that name, and is generally considered to be one of the more hip, and fun places to be in Miami. The decor is minimalist, but they mostly focus on making the guests feel like they’re out on the beach rather than in a hotel, and as such all the walls are made of glass, and the hotel has a great many private terraces.

# 8

Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore is a luxury five star hotel established in 1926, and ever since then it has established a truly sterling reputation for itself as a classy and charming hotel which is much favored by celebrated personalities around the world. It’s located quite far from the prime tourist attractions, such as the South Beach. However, the neighborhood of Coral Gables (where it’s located) is a really posh locality meant only for the rich and discerning. This is perfect if you’d like to enjoy fine-dining and elite clubs, away from the throngs of tourists around Miami. The hotel embodies an old-world European aesthetic as it has maintained the general architectural design with which it was first established. The lobby boasts beautiful high vaulted ceilings with travertine floors, marbled pillars, and frescoes that have been painted on to the marble. If you’d like to meet other international jet-setters, or the social elite of the city, this is the place to be. The rooms are sprawling with Spanish tiled floors, glass tables, and ornately designed rugs. If you don’t much care for the sleek minimalist look that has become popular in recent years, then you can easily retreat to this hotel that has preserved its Old World charms. The hotel truly forms a little microcosm in itself as it has everything you could possibly need, like an 18-hole golf course, ten tennis courts, and several charming restaurants.

# 9

Conrad Miami

This luxury five star hotel is great for all business travelers as it’s located right in the heart of the business district of Miami. The decor of the hotel, in keeping with its dominant clientele, is minimalist, sleek, and professional. The Conrad can’t offer the sheer variety of amenities available in some of the other prominent luxury hotels of Miami, owing to its location in the business district, however it’s all worth it when you take into account how accessible it is. If you want to try out some particularly delectable seafood, then you can go to the Atrio Restaurant, or you can enjoy some wine and company at The Bar.

# 10

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Miami

The Hyatt Regency Coral Gables has been designed as a Mediterranean themed resort, in imitation of the style adopted by the Alhambra Palace in Spain. The hotel is situated close to the Miami Beach, in the “Beverly Hills of Miami”, and is quite close to the prime shopping and fine-dining attractions offered by Coral Gable. This charming hotel is designed with a stunning aesthetic sense. The lobby is marble-clad and resplendent with candle chandeliers hanging by the ceilings. The floral arrangements are also lovely, and the windows are designed in a Spanish-style so as to make it even more enchanting. The rooms and suites are also designed in a Mediterranean style, with dark wood furniture and stunning vistas of the city.

# 11

JW Marriott Miami

The JW Marriott is a luxury five star hotel which is opulence at its finest. Comparisons have been made to hotels in Vegas, which can be both a terribly exciting, or terribly dreadful prospect, depending on which end of the spectrum your inclinations lie. Everything in this hotel is large and oversized, the bathrooms, the rooms, lobbies, everything. The amenities offered by the hotel are so sweeping in nature — tennis courts, basketball courts, bowling alleys, theaters, restaurants, etc — that you can literally live out your days right there in perfect contentment, without having to set foot in the world outside.

# 12

Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

This trendy hotel is just across from Biscayne Bay, which is commonly known as the “bridge to Everything Miami”. The hotel is equidistant from the Miami Arts and Design districts and the Miami Beach Convention Center. As such, this location is ideal for vacationers and business travelers alike. If you’d like to dine under the open skies, you can head on over to the Catch Grill & Bar, their outdoor bar. The rooms are modern with lovely balconies that look out into the city. And if you’re looking to simply relax in the hotel, you can head over to the pool area, or work out at the gym!

# 13

Hilton Miami Airport

This luxury hotel has a great location in that it’s just a few minutes from the airport. So if you’d like to land from the flight and crash in your room as soon as possible, this is the way to go. The hotel features 100 acres of natural lake, and a jogging trail for your morning exercise needs. In addition to that it also features basket ball and tennis courts. The hotel has 508 rooms, all of which feature a view of the lagoon or the city skyline. If you get a suite, you also get your own private balconies.

# 14

InterContinental at Doral Miami

This hotel is well situated, just a few miles from Miami International Airport and even closer to the prime shopping attractions of the city — the International and Dolphin Malls. The hotel has all the modern amenities you need, an outdoor pool you can relax in, a 24/7 gym membership, and it even has a few meeting rooms for guests who like to work as they travel. One of the great things about this hotel is that they offer a free airport shuttle service so you don’t have to bother with local taxis.

# 15

Mayfair Hotel & Spa

This trendy hotel is located 11 miles from South Beach, so it’s quite remote from all the prime tourist attractions. However, it’s located on Coconut Grove which is one of the most laid-back and casual spots in all of Miami so if you’re looking for some chill boating experiences, or if you want to simply relax, this is the place for you. If you’d like to indulge in a bit of shopping, you can walk over to the CocoWalk shopping plaza as well. The interiors of the hotel are also well designed with stylistic influences from across the globe. The floors are made in Spanish tiles, and they feature Tiffany stained-glass windows, and the entire hotel gives off a vibrant Old Florida vibe. The rooms are all quite spacious and well lit with natural light. The floors are all stone paved, with marble clad bathrooms, replete with soaking tubs and Roman-styled spas! The rooms are all charming in their own rights, though they’re not particularly unique in any way. They also feature their own private balconies if you’d like to sunbathe from the comfort of your own hotel room.

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