Top 10 Hotels in Miami for an Unforgettable Experience

Travelers to Miami Beach face a delightful dilemma. Do you prefer a hotel adorned with an impressive art collection, including a massive Damien Hirst sculpture of a woolly mammoth? Check into the Faena Hotel, which secured the 10th spot in our readers’ favorite hotels this year. Alternatively, if you crave a vibrant Italian restaurant where fresh pasta is made on-site and burrata is flown in straight from Italy, then the new Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club (ranked No. 4) is where you should indulge, with its renowned restaurant, Le Sirenuse Miami. Both of these exceptional properties, along with eight others, offer ample diversions to keep guests entertained.

A Celebrated Tradition

Every year, our World’s Best Awards survey invites readers to share their insights about travel experiences worldwide. They evaluate top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels are judged based on their facilities, location, service, food quality, and overall value, with properties categorized as city or resort according to their settings and amenities.

Uniquely Miami: The Betsy

The Betsy, established in 1942, impresses with its Georgian-style architecture and diverse cultural programming. Notably, the property hosts an a cappella festival in November and a chamber music festival during the summer months. It also offers a unique Writer’s Room where authors can refine their craft while engaging in community service. One reader praised the hotel: “Love their style, service, and dedication to arts and literature.”

Emphasis on Wellness

Moreover, many of these properties prioritize wellness. The COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach boasts a hydrotherapy pool on its rooftop, alongside Dr. Hauschka facials and specialized juice menus. Acqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles features a 20,000-square-foot space, including an extravagant Royal Spa Treatment Suite designed specifically for couples. A visitor noted, “This is a beautiful property, right on the beach and family-owned. The employees truly care for their clients.”

Key Takeaways

Indeed, exceptional service and proximity to Miami’s meticulously maintained beaches are common threads among these 10 distinguished hotels. However, one hotel earned top honors this year—read on to discover the winner and how the other resort hotels fared.