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1 Hotel South Beach was developed with the philosophy that those who travel the world also care about its well-being. The Miami hotel brings together eco-conscious practices, elegant design and an unrivaled level of service.
Occupying an entire city block on famed Collins Avenue, the luxury hotel sits on a plot of pristine beachfront overlooking the expansive Atlantic Ocean and offers views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s skyline. But an enviable location is far from the only glowing quality of this exquisite property.
The Meyer Davis design of the hotel, restaurant and fitness center takes inspiration from the beach and surfers, incorporating reclaimed woods, natural poured and polished concrete floors and locally sourced materials like coral stone.
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Our Inspector's Highlights
The sounds of the ocean set the tone for the soothing getaway as soon as you enter the trendy hotel.
Brazilian architect and interior designer Debora Aguiar leads the beautiful design, working in Napa-style, paned walk-in showers and rustic copper fixtures.
Nature-inspired design firm Plant the Future creates memorable green moments throughout the palatial space, like the living green walls on 1 Hotel’s façade and a grotto garden in the lobby.
For the most extravagant hotel experience, reserve the Oceanfront Presidential Suite, which boasts a two-room retreat that spans 3,600 square feet of indoor/outdoor space, complete with a balcony, pool table and state-of-the-art media room.
While the hotel boasts a coveted spot of beachfront, it’s also home to excellent pools, including a rooftop option 18 stories in the sky and a Center Pool with 180-degree ocean views.
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As a guest, you will have access to the 18,000-square-foot fitness and wellness center. The gym offers a range of classes like restorative yoga and an impressive roster of equipment.
A fleet of Audi electric vehicles is available for complimentary rides within a three-mile radius.
This family-friendly hotel has a Seedlings day camp for kids to enjoy during their stay.
The Rooms
Rooms and public spaces are accented with artisan furnishings; bathrooms feature reclaimed Calcutta marble and hand-blown glass pendants.
1 Hotel South Beach’s Mother Nature-approved accommodations include 425 rooms, 168 suites and one Oceanfront Presidential Suite.
Plush beds have custom hemp-blend mattresses swathed in 100 percent organic cotton sheets. Towels, robes and linens are made of all-natural cotton knit.
Glass terrariums bedeck every room, and triple clear water filters in all taps, sinks and showers.
The Studio Suite boasts more than 700 square feet of splendor that comes in the form of a full kitchen and washer/dryers in unit.
The Restaurants
Spread throughout a nature-inspired dining room and patio, AVIV serves seasonal Middle Eastern cuisine, like hummus tehina, smoked sweet potatoes and lamb merguez.
Head up to the 18th-floor rooftop for Watr, a sky-high restaurant
that seems to float over the sea with a Japanese-influenced menu.
For grab-and-go or more casual options, Neighbors and Plnthouse focus
on healthy, organic and local ingredients.
At Drift Lobby Bar, relax with local beer or a changing roster of
cocktails and small bites.
Nestled poolside amid the palm tree fronds on the third floor, The
Sandbox gives you confit tuna wraps with arugula, oven-dried tomatoes, herb mayo; or a vegan burger with vegan aioli, lettuce and red onions; and Atlantic Ocean
vistas.