Anjali Virmani

Decided it’s finally time to pay a visit to Miami? We don’t blame you. This coastal metropolis is packed with gorgeous restaurants, stylish cocktail bars and fun things to do—not to mention amazing nightclubs where you can dance the night away. And that’s before we get started on the city’s jaw-dropping beaches.  So, if you’re looking for somewhere to stay while you visit this center of coastal cool (you deserve a comfy bed after all of that sight-seeing and indulgence, of course), then look no further. Miami also happens to have its fair share of excellent hotels for you to rest your head in, from South Beach mega resorts to Downtown boutiques and beachfront spas. Read on for our pick of the best hotels in Miami—we’d be surprised if at least one isn’t the ideal spot for you.  📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best spa hotels in Miami How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in Miami

When I booked my stay at Eden Roc Miami Beach, I was expecting a nice hotel. What I got was a borderline existential crisis about why I don’t live there permanently. This place is a masterclass in how to do luxury without being obnoxious about it. It’s modern, stylish and somehow manages to feel both grand and intimate at the same time. I knew it had a long and steady reputation as a luxury hotel, but I was pleasantly surprised by just how well it’s aged. Decades after its debut in the 1950s, this hotel remains iconic and continues to serve legendary sophistication, proving that classics never go out of style. Designed by Morris Lapidus, the architectural genius behind Miami’s mid-century modern aesthetic, Eden Roc maintains its timeless glamour, infusing it with a relaxed, contemporary vibe. It’s the kind of place where you can feel the echoes of old Hollywood—moguls and movie stars used to flock here—while still enjoying all the perks of contemporary luxury. Walking through the hotel, I got that old Hollywood vibe, that Cary Grant level of cool. It’s not your typical Miami Beach hotel because it makes you feel refreshingly removed from the high-octane chaos of South Beach that other hotels try to replicate. Eden Roc’s “chill luxury” vibe is what drew me in and made me feel like I belonged there, even if I was just a regular person who doesn’t own a yacht. What are the rooms like at the Eden Roc Miami Beach? Let’s talk about the rooms because, honestly, they’re a revelation.