The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts in Miami (2026)
Miami's hotel landscape reflects the city itself: perpetually reinventing, relentlessly ambitious, and informed by a global perspective that few American destinations can match. The properties on this list span the full geography of Greater Miami, from the storied beaches of Surfside and Bal Harbour to the cultural corridors of Brickell and Coral Gables. What they share is a commitment to hospitality that transcends the transactional. These are not simply places to sleep. They are destinations unto themselves, environments designed to immerse guests in the specific pleasures that only Miami can deliver.
The city's luxury hotel market has undergone a significant evolution in recent years. Legacy properties have invested hundreds of millions in renovations. International brands have planted flagship locations along the coast. And a new generation of boutique and design-forward hotels has introduced a level of individuality and taste that the market was once accused of lacking. The result is a competitive landscape where excellence is the minimum requirement for inclusion in any serious conversation about where to stay.
These ten properties represent the finest that conversation has to offer in 2026.
1. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
When the Four Seasons opened its Surfside resort inside the restored 1930 Surf Club building, it did something that luxury hospitality rarely achieves: it created a property that feels simultaneously brand new and deeply rooted in history. The original Surf Club, designed by Russell Pancoast, hosted everyone from Winston Churchill to Elizabeth Taylor. The Four Seasons has honored that legacy while adding 77 hotel rooms and 150 private residences designed by Richard Meier, whose signature white facades and floor-to-ceiling glass walls flood every space with natural light.
The pool terrace, anchored by a Thomas Heatherwick-designed restaurant pavilion, is one of the most photographed hotel spaces in South Florida. Fiola Mare by Fabio Trabocchi provides the culinary anchor. The spa, drawing on both Eastern and Western traditions, spans over 18,000 square feet. Rooms start around $1,200 per night in peak season, climbing significantly for the oceanfront suites. What distinguishes this property from its competitors is an intangible quality of taste and restraint. Everything is exquisite, and nothing is overdone.
Address: 9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside
2. Faena Miami Beach
Alan Faena's vision for his Miami Beach hotel was nothing short of revolutionary: a hotel as a total work of art, where every surface, every object, every interaction reflects a singular creative ambition. Working with film director Baz Luhrmann and architect Rem Koolhaas, Faena created a property that is simultaneously a luxury hotel, an art gallery, and a theatrical experience. The lobby features a gold-gilded woolly mammoth skeleton by Damien Hirst. The Faena Theater, a cabaret-style performance venue with a rotating stage, hosts everything from intimate concerts to immersive dining experiences.
The rooms are designed by Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, and they feel like waking up inside a film set in the best possible sense: richly textured fabrics, custom furnishings, and color palettes that range from deep crimson to ocean blue. The beach service is impeccable, the pool area lush and private, and the dining options include Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, where the celebrated Argentine chef cooks over open fire. Rooms begin at approximately $900 per night, with signature suites commanding upwards of $5,000.
Address: 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
3. The Setai Miami Beach
The Setai occupies a unique position in Miami's luxury hotel pantheon. While newer properties compete on spectacle and celebrity affiliations, The Setai has cultivated an atmosphere of restrained Asian-influenced elegance that appeals to a clientele seeking quietude over scene. The property consists of a restored 1936 Art Deco building and a 40-story residential tower designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, whose portfolio includes some of the finest hotels in Southeast Asia.
The three infinity pools, each maintained at a different temperature, cascade toward the beach and remain one of the most distinctive amenities in Miami Beach. The rooms are designed with an emphasis on natural materials: dark Asian hardwoods, granite, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Atlantic. The restaurant, Jaya, serves pan-Asian cuisine in a space that feels more like a temple than a hotel dining room. Nightly rates begin around $800 and ascend steeply for the penthouse suites, which offer some of the most commanding ocean views on the beach.
Address: 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
4. 1 Hotel South Beach
The 1 Hotel South Beach proved that luxury and sustainability are not competing ambitions but complementary ones. Developed by Barry Sternlicht's SH Hotels & Resorts, the property occupies a prime stretch of Collins Avenue and was built with reclaimed materials, living walls, and a genuine commitment to environmental responsibility that goes beyond marketing language. The lobby's living green wall, composed of over 10,000 plants, sets the tone for an experience where nature and design exist in conversation.
The four rooftop pools offer distinct environments, from a family-friendly oasis to an adults-only retreat with cabana service. The 14,000-square-foot Bamford Spa brings the celebrated English wellness brand to Miami for the first time. Rooms are appointed with organic cotton linens, reclaimed wood furnishings, and hemp-blend mattresses, yet nothing feels remotely spartan. This is luxury, reconsidered. Rates start at approximately $700 per night, with ocean-facing suites reaching $3,000 and beyond.
Address: 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
5. Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
The Biltmore is Miami's grand dame, and no list of the city's finest hotels would be complete without her. Opened in 1926 by George Merrick as the centerpiece of his planned city of Coral Gables, the Biltmore's 315-foot tower, modeled after the Giralda in Seville, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in South Florida. The property has survived periods as a VA hospital, a campus building, and years of neglect before a meticulous restoration returned it to its original glory.
The hotel's pool, the largest in the continental United States at the time of its construction, has hosted synchronized swimming exhibitions, elaborate poolside galas, and, according to local legend, the occasional alligator. Today it anchors a Sunday brunch experience that remains one of Miami's great social traditions. The golf course, redesigned by architect Donald Ross, is among the finest municipal courses in the country. Rooms start around $500 per night, and the tower suites, with their panoramic views of Coral Gables and beyond, represent some of the most historically significant hotel accommodations in America.
Address: 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
6. Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach
Acqualina has earned the distinction of being one of the most awarded resorts in North America, and a single visit makes the reasons obvious. This family-owned property in Sunny Isles Beach delivers a level of personalized service that corporate hotel chains struggle to replicate. From the moment of arrival, when guests are greeted with a cool towel and a glass of champagne, to the seamless coordination of beach chairs, spa appointments, and dinner reservations, Acqualina operates with the precision of a Swiss timepiece and the warmth of a Mediterranean villa.
The 4.5-acre oceanfront property features three oceanfront pools, a 20,000-square-foot ESPA spa, and Il Mulino New York, the acclaimed Italian restaurant. The rooms and suites are spacious and classically appointed, with marble bathrooms, deep soaking tubs, and private balconies overlooking the Atlantic. For families, the AcquaMarine program offers supervised activities for children that go well beyond the typical kids' club. Rates begin at approximately $900 per night during peak season.
Address: 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
7. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
The St. Regis Bal Harbour occupies what many consider the finest stretch of beach in Miami-Dade County, a wide, pristine expanse of sand that feels worlds removed from the density of South Beach just a few miles to the south. The property, designed with a contemporary aesthetic that favors clean lines, natural stone, and ocean-inspired color palettes, opened in 2012 and immediately established itself as the standard-bearer for modern luxury on the beach.
The signature St. Regis Butler Service means that every room, not just the suites, comes with a dedicated butler who handles everything from unpacking luggage to pressing clothing to arranging bespoke experiences throughout the city. The Remede Spa is a destination in itself, and the resort's proximity to Bal Harbour Shops, the open-air luxury mall anchored by Chanel, Gucci, and Balenciaga, makes it the natural base for guests whose Miami itinerary includes serious retail. The oceanfront restaurant, J&G Grill by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, combines casual elegance with serious cooking. Rates start at approximately $1,000 per night.
Address: 9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
8. The Miami Beach EDITION
Ian Schrager, the man who invented the boutique hotel concept with Studio 54 collaborator Steve Rubell, returned to Miami Beach with the EDITION and proved that he still understands nightlife, design, and the alchemy of social space better than anyone. The property, housed in the former Seville Hotel building, combines Jean-Michel Gathy's serene, minimalist interiors with programming that transforms the hotel into Miami Beach's most sophisticated gathering place after dark.
The basement houses a bowling alley, an ice-skating rink, and a nightclub curated by Schrager himself. The pool area, one of the most coveted in South Beach, is flanked by a lush tropical garden that creates an unexpected sense of seclusion in the heart of the most densely developed stretch of Collins Avenue. Matador Room, the ground-floor restaurant, serves contemporary Latin cuisine in a space that buzzes with energy. The rooms are deliberately understated, all white oak floors, marble surfaces, and precisely curated in-room amenities. Rates begin around $600 per night, with penthouses reaching $8,000.
Address: 2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
9. Mandarin Oriental, Miami
The Mandarin Oriental occupies a singular location on Brickell Key, a small island connected by a single bridge to the mainland, offering a sense of island seclusion that seems improbable given its proximity to downtown Miami's financial district. The hotel's position provides unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, and the private beach, a rarity in this part of the city, is one of the most pleasant surprises in Miami's hotel landscape.
The property's Asian heritage informs every aspect of the experience, from the tranquil spa, which draws on traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Balinese therapies, to the attentive, anticipatory service that the Mandarin Oriental brand is known for worldwide. La Mar by Gaston Acurio, the Peruvian celebrity chef's Miami outpost, serves ceviches and tiraditos with views of the bay that make every meal feel like an event. The pool terrace is intimate and well-maintained, a welcome contrast to the larger resort-style pools of the beach properties. Rooms start at approximately $700 per night.
Address: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
10. Rosewood Brickell
The newest entry on this list, the Rosewood Brickell opened its doors in late 2025 and immediately signaled that Miami's luxury hotel market had entered a new chapter. Located in the heart of the Brickell financial district, the Rosewood occupies a striking new tower designed to integrate the hotel with the surrounding urban landscape while creating an oasis within it. The property brings the Rosewood brand's signature "A Sense of Place" philosophy to life through locally inspired design elements, artwork by Miami-based artists, and a culinary program rooted in South Florida's diverse food traditions.
The rooftop pool and bar, with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the downtown skyline, has already become one of the most sought-after social spaces in the neighborhood. The spa draws on indigenous botanical traditions, incorporating tropical ingredients sourced from local growers. The rooms are among the most spacious in Brickell, with floor-to-ceiling windows, custom furnishings, and a residential quality that makes extended stays genuinely comfortable. As the first ultra-luxury hotel in Miami's most dynamic urban neighborhood, the Rosewood fills a gap that the market had been waiting for. Opening rates begin at approximately $800 per night.
Address: 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami
A City That Takes Hospitality Personally
Miami's hotel industry has always benefited from the city's natural assets: year-round warmth, miles of coastline, and a cultural vibrancy that provides an endless supply of things to do beyond the resort gates. But what distinguishes the properties on this list is their refusal to rely on those advantages alone. Each has invested in a distinct identity, a specific vision of what luxury means and how it should be experienced. The result is a collection of hotels that offers genuine choice, not merely variations on a theme.
Whether you are drawn to the theatrical grandeur of the Faena, the zen-like stillness of The Setai, the historical majesty of the Biltmore, or the urban sophistication of the Rosewood, Miami in 2026 offers a hotel for every definition of extraordinary. The only difficulty is choosing.
