It’s always the right time to go to Miami. With a thriving arts and design scene, internationally renowned cuisine, idyllic beaches, and an optimistic energy reflective of the city’s diverse and creative inhabitants, it’s a must-visit. With so much going on, it’s easy to make Miami your own. That’s why every type of traveler—families, romantic couples, solo journeyers, friends groups, and more—keep coming back. The key question is not
if to go, but where to stay. If you’re aiming for a beachfront luxury hotel,
1 Hotel South Beach is the hands-down winner. The property, which just celebrated its 10 year anniversary and is devoted to sustainable luxury, is a worthy contender in
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HERE —and has earned raves from visitors since it burst on the scene in 2015. Offering next-level hospitality, beautiful rooms, and the attention to detail that discerning travelers deserve, it’s a jewel that guests return to time and time again.
1. Stay at the beach
Oceanfront suite. If location, location, location is your mantra, you can’t do better than 1 Hotel South Beach, which stands front and center on a particularly blissful stretch of Collins Avenue. With 600 feet of pristine shoreline, you can rise and shine in your
oceanfront suite , take a moment to appreciate the brilliant views of the Atlantic, slip on your sandals, and head straight to the beach. And when you want to take advantage of
all the city has to offe r, you’re set. You’re just a five-minute ride to Lincoln Road (excellent shopping), the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, the Bass Museum of Art, and much more.
2. Unwind in a spacious suite
The hotel boasts 425 gorgeous rooms, 168 suites (you can opt for a city view or ocean view), and a breathtaking Oceanfront Presidential Suite—all of which take their design cues from the wonders of the natural world. With their chic, coastal furnishings and generous square footage, every room feels like a personal sanctuary. If you opt for
The Retreat Collection , you’re even paired with a personal guru who will take care of your well-being and travel logistics, and who can facilitate VIP reservations and bespoke experiences—anything from personal trainers and fashion consultants to tickets for sporting events or hard-to-score restaurant reservations.
3. Embrace sustainable luxury
