W South Beach, Miami Beach

W South Beach - An oceanfront luxury hotel with art installations, multiple pools, and tennis courts

Occupying 20 floors designed by Costas Knodylis, Anna Busta, and Paula Hayes, this 5-star Miami Beach hotel showcases museum-quality artwork by Damien Hirst and Jean-Michel Basquiat in its lobby, which features brass screens and Mongolian fur-covered chairs. W South Beach offers rooms with oversized balconies and ocean views, following a complete renovation in 2020. The property houses multiple dining venues, including Mr. Chow with its 125-foot gold-leaf chandelier and authentic Beijing cuisine, and The Restaurant at W South Beach serving Italian-American comfort classics. Leisure facilities include two swimming pools, the AWAY Spa with limestone steam showers, rooftop basketball and tennis courts at SWISH and SWING, and a fully equipped fitness center. Three bars - Living Room Bar, Irma's, and WET Bar and Grille - provide varied dining and entertainment options. Located directly on South Beach, the hotel stands across from the Bass Art Museum and within 0.5 miles of Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Holocaust Memorial.

Pros

Daily complimentary programming includes music events, fitness sessions, and art museum tours

Pet-friendly accommodations for two pets up to 40 pounds each, with special amenities

360-degree immersive projection technology in the renovated ballroom

Multiple language services including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Creole, and Italian

Cons

1 mile from the Art Deco Historic District

Beach service and cabanas require additional fees