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The Best Luxury Hotels in Miami
Five verified luxury hotels in Miami, with exact addresses and official websites so you can confirm every detail before you book.
Miami's luxury hotels are strung along a single stretch of Collins Avenue, and the block number tells you almost everything about the stay rewards travelers who choose their address carefully. This guide covers the best luxury hotels in Miami — five properties selected for recognized luxury positioning, location, service reputation and design, each with its verified street address and official website so you can confirm every detail yourself before you book.
Every hotel below was checked against its official hotel, resort or brand page. We deliberately link to the property's own site rather than a booking intermediary, because rates, room inventory, renovation status and amenities change and the official page is the only place those are authoritative. This selection spans Miami Beach, Surfside and Sunny Isles Beach, which trade energy for quiet as you move north.
How we selected these hotels
This is an editorial top five, not a permanent ranking. Selection weighted four things: recognized luxury positioning within the market, location relative to what visitors actually come to Miami for, the strength of the operating brand or independent ownership, and design and service reputation. Where a destination covers a wider resort region, the surrounding area is included rather than a strict municipal boundary.
We do not publish rate estimates, star counts or amenity claims we cannot verify on the property's own page. For each hotel you get the exact name, the exact address and the official URL — then you confirm current details directly. For dining once you land, see our MICHELIN guide, and browse our luxury travel editorial library for more destination planning.
The five best luxury hotels in Miami
1. Faena Hotel Miami Beach
3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
Faena Hotel Miami Beach sits at 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.faena.com/miami-beach.
2. The Setai, Miami Beach
2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Setai, Miami Beach sits at 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.thesetaihotel.com.
3. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach sits at 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139. It operates under The Ritz-Carlton brand. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miasb-the-ritz-carlton-south-beach.
4. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
9011 Collins Ave., Surfside, FL 33154
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club sits at 9011 Collins Ave., Surfside, FL 33154. It operates under the Four Seasons brand. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.fourseasons.com/surfside.
5. Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach
17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach sits at 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Confirm current room categories, resort fees, renovation status and availability on the official site: www.acqualinaresort.com.
The address is the amenity. In Miami, where you sleep decides how the rest of the trip feels.
Planning notes
South Beach means walkability and noise. Mid-Beach around 32nd Street is calmer with full beach service. Surfside and Sunny Isles are residential and quiet, better for families and longer stays but further from nightlife. Confirm beach service, cabana pricing and valet parking costs directly — in Miami these add materially to the nightly rate.
Before you commit, call or email the property directly and confirm four things: the exact room category and view you are paying for, whether any part of the hotel is under renovation during your dates, the full nightly cost including resort or destination fees and parking, and the cancellation deadline. If a property has recently changed ownership or brand, ask what has changed operationally — not just what the website says.
Frequently asked questions
Which luxury hotel in Miami should I book first?
Faena Hotel Miami Beach is the first property we check, and it is the most consistent expression of luxury hospitality in this market. Availability is the real constraint, so hold a flexible rate early and confirm details on the official site.
Are these the only luxury hotels in Miami?
No. This is a curated editorial five, not an exhaustive list. It is meant to give you a short, verifiable starting point instead of a hundred options.
How do I verify the details in this guide?
Every hotel is listed with the address and official website used to verify its identity and location. Rates, amenities and renovation status change, so treat the official page as the source of truth and confirm before booking.
Can I use a luxury hotel in Miami without staying overnight?
Often, yes. Day passes to hotel pools, cabanas and spas are sold separately at many properties through ResortPass, which is useful if you want the resort experience on a travel day or a short visit.
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