5 hotels for a fun staycation in Miami
It's apparently the most expensive city in the country now, but I've got discount codes for you! Take advantage of these hotel deals just for Florida residents.
I’m from Miami and people are always asking for Miami recs, so here they are. A few of these are typical, but they’re mostly not your “average Miami” stays and that’s what I love about them.
Read on for some hotels I have stayed at (and would return to) and a couple more to cross off my list in the Magic City.
LifeHouse - Did somebody say rooftop restaurant/bar/views? Get a tan and a drink on the roof. LifeHouse has a communal library and guest rooms are stocked with Le Labo products. The first and (only) cool hotel in Little Havana, I approve of this one 1000 percent.
Vagabond Hotel - This is a fun poolside hotel in MiMo with a great restaurant (it’s changed hands/names a couple times — the restaurant is currently Mr. Mandolin, from the team behind Mandolin Aegean Bistro, possibly my fave restaurant in all the city!). The 42-room boutique Vagabond Hotel was renovated just a few years ago and has a super retro, Jetsons-esque feel.
Esme Miami Beach - Tucked away on a busy little walkable block called Española Way, reminiscent of European cobblestone streets overflowing with bars and restaurants, Esme is a hidden gem in the heart of South Beach. Wash down some pintxos with Spanish wine at Bar Pintxo, grab a gin cocktail at the dark and sexy El Salón or head to The Roof for Sunday brunch. Choose from Village rooms or Matanza rooms, all featuring Grown Alchemist organic bath amenities. Book the Village Balcony King room for a private French balcony with Española Way views.
Nobu Hotel, Miami Beach - Have lunch at Malibu Farm and dinner at Nobu, of course. Take an outdoor yoga class or hang out by the pool. This one’s interesting because it’s kind of a hotel within a hotel (Eden Roc) so they share a property and share the luxurious Esencia Wellness Spa. If you’re trying to stay right on the beach, Nobu is a perfect pick.
Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club - Everything here is just beautiful and exactly the quality you’d expect from a FS hotel. If you’re looking for a stay that's a little quieter and a little further north of the party scene, this is for you. Grab a seat at the Champagne Bar or book a table at Thomas Keller’s The Surf Club Restaurant. You won’t want to leave.
If you’re a Florida resident, stay and save with the below info. From Key West to Miami, these discounts are for you:
Starting at $215 a night, 24 North Hotel and The Gates Hotel are both offering exclusive savings for Florida residents. Book now and get up to 20% off each hotel’s Best Available Rate. Guests will also receive free parking for all nights of your stay plus 2 free welcome drinks upon arrival. Booking Window: Book by May 31st. Stay by December 22nd.
1 Hotel South Beach: Stay for two nights or more and receive complimentary valet for one vehicle, daily buffet breakfast for two at Habitat, and reduced daily resort fees. Book and stay between: May 9, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Get up to 30% off your entire stay at The Goodtime Hotel with proof of a Florida driver’s license or ID at check-in. Standard queen room rates begin at $161/night and you must book between January 1 - December 29, 2022. Valid for travel January 1 - December 29, 2022, please note that black out dates do apply.