Best Hotels in Miami 2027
The right Miami hotel depends first on area: Miami Beach for the beach and the Art Deco streets, Brickell and Downtown for business, dining, and cruise access, and Coral Gables or Bal Harbour for a quieter base. This hub links every ThingsMIA hotel guide and hotel shortlist in one place, so you can compare by area, trip type, and budget before you book.
Every guide in this section
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Guide
A large Mid Beach resort guide covering rooms, pools, dining, and who this resort suits.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach Guide
A Mid Beach luxury guide with notes on style, service, beach access, and value.
Eden Roc Miami Beach Guide
A Mid Beach resort guide for travelers comparing a classic Miami Beach address with modern rooms.
Loews Miami Beach Guide
A South Beach guide aimed at families and groups who want a full service beachfront base.
The Setai Miami Beach Guide
A quiet luxury option in South Beach, covered room by room and amenity by amenity.
1 Hotel South Beach Guide
A South Beach guide to the property, its beach setup, pools, and fit for families.
Mondrian South Beach Guide
A bay side South Beach guide, useful if you want sunset views and a calmer base.
The Betsy South Beach Guide
An Ocean Drive hotel guide focused on the historic property, its culture programming, and beach access.
W South Beach Guide
A South Beach guide for travelers who want a social scene with direct beach access.
Ritz Carlton South Beach Guide
A South Beach luxury guide covering rooms, beach service, and the trade offs for families.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach Guide
A Mid Beach guide to the hotel inside Eden Roc, its restaurants, rooms, and pools.
The Standard Spa Miami Beach Guide
A spa focused Miami Beach guide for adults looking for a lower key stay.
Moxy South Beach Guide
A South Beach guide to a smaller, social hotel a short walk from the beach.
Freehand Miami Guide
A budget minded Miami Beach guide covering private rooms, shared rooms, the pool, and social spaces.
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables Guide
A Coral Gables landmark hotel guide with golf, pool, and historic architecture notes.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami Guide
A Brickell tower hotel guide for business trips, events, and a polished downtown base.
InterContinental Miami Guide
A downtown bayfront guide, handy for cruise passengers and central sightseeing.
Kimpton EPIC Miami Guide
A Brickell and downtown guide covering rooms, the pool deck, and river views.
EAST Miami Brickell Guide
A Brickell City Centre hotel guide for shopping, dining, and business stays.
Acqualina Resort Sunny Isles Guide
A Sunny Isles luxury resort guide focused on the beach, the spa, and family service.
Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour Guide
A quiet north end luxury guide for beach time away from the South Beach crowds.
St Regis Bal Harbour Guide
A Bal Harbour resort guide covering rooms, beach service, and shopping access.
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables Guide
A Coral Gables guide for Miracle Mile stays, weddings, events, and business trips.
Best Beachfront Hotels in Miami
A comparison of Miami beachfront stays by area, style, and trip type.
Best Hotels in South Beach
A South Beach shortlist split by budget, scene, and beach access.
Best Miami Hotels for Families
Family picks judged on room layouts, pools, beach access, and food nearby.
Best Hotels for Cruise Passengers in Miami
Hotels chosen for shuttles, early breakfast, and luggage hold. Check each policy with the hotel before you book.
Hotels Near PortMiami
A distance led guide to stays near the cruise terminals, with transfer notes.
Best Luxury Hotels in Miami
Miami luxury hotels compared by service, setting, rooms, and beach access.
Best Budget Hotels in Miami Beach
Lower cost Miami Beach options, with the fees and trade offs stated plainly.
Best Art Deco Hotels in Miami Beach
Historic Art Deco stays in Miami Beach, with notes on room size and renovation level.
Best Miami Hotels for Nightlife
Hotels for nightlife trips, balancing going out access with a realistic chance of sleep.
Miami Hotels With No Resort Fee
A fee focused guide. Resort fees change, so every pick is rechecked before the guide is updated.
Best Hotels Near Miami International Airport
Airport area stays for late arrivals, early flights, and one night stops.
Hotels Near Miami Beach Convention Center
Stays near the Miami Beach Convention Center for conferences, shows, and event weeks.
Hotels Near Hard Rock Stadium
Stays for stadium events, with honest notes on distance and event day traffic.
Checked facts
The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau describes Art Deco style hotels lining Collins Avenue in South Beach, and Mid Beach resorts including Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Eden Roc, and Nobu Hotel as beachfront resorts welcoming guests since the 1950s.
Brickell and Downtown hotel towers named by the Bureau include Four Seasons Hotel Miami and EAST Miami.
In Coral Gables, the Bureau describes The Biltmore as a historic landmark dating to the 1920s.
Common questions
Which Miami area should a first time visitor choose?
For a beach first trip, look at South Beach or Mid Beach. For restaurants, business, and cruise access, look at Brickell and Downtown. For a quieter, residential feel, look at Coral Gables or Bal Harbour. The area guides above split the picks by area so you can compare like with like.
What should I check besides the nightly rate?
Check the resort fee, parking cost, and what the rate actually includes, such as beach chairs or breakfast. Miami resort fees change, which is why the no resort fee guide above is rechecked before it is updated.
Which area works best the night before a cruise?
Downtown and Brickell put you on the city side of the causeway, close to PortMiami, and the airport area suits very late arrivals. Use the cruise passenger and PortMiami hotel guides above, and confirm any shuttle directly with the hotel.
Is beachfront the same as being in Miami Beach?
Not always. Beachfront describes the property setting, while Miami Beach is the city on the barrier island. Sunny Isles Beach and Bal Harbour are separate beach cities north of Miami Beach, and their guides above say so.
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Last reviewed: October 25, 2026