The 4 Best Hotels in Downtown Miami (2025)

Mandarin Oriental Miami

For a stay in the beating heart of Miami, downtown is an obvious choice. Made up of Brickell (the sleek financial capital) and spanning out to areas that house some of the city's best theatres, museums, nightlife, and restaurants. The area fits the bill for both business and recreational travellers alike. Known for its high-rise luxury hotels, there are quite a lot of options in the area to sift through when choosing where to stay. With this in mind, our experts have put together a quick guide of the best hotels in downtown Miami. Whether you're after a boutique base or somewhere a little more avant-garde, there is a stay for all occasions here.

For a boutique

The Langford

  • Housed in a striking Beaux-Arts building, The Langford is a chic boutique retreat with retro-inspired interiors and rooms boasting sweeping city views. The rooftop bar serves standout cocktails, making it the ultimate spot for stylish stays and vibrant city vibes in a hip, modern setting.

For a spa

Mandarin Oriental Miami

  • Mandarin Oriental Miami is located just minutes from downtown and boasts its own exclusive beach access. Expect all the luxury trimmings here, but it is the spa that really stands out: spanning three-storeys, therapists use ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai techniques and wellness plans are individually crafted. A rejuvenating stay.

For city style

East Miami

  • East Miami is a trendy city pad boasting no less than four pools plus a cinema, a hip bar with epic city views, and rotating art exhibitions. Complete with sleek contemporary design and steps from some of the city's best nightlife, this is a great choice for a lively city break.
  • Epic Hotel is a luxury offering boasting smart rooms with minimal design and floor-to-ceiling windows. The 16th-floor waterfront fine-dining at Area 31 is outstanding and the views are even better. Complete with an indulgent spa - this is a sleek city choice.

Still not sure?

The 4 Best Hotels in Downtown Miami

The Langford

The Langford

Miami (Downtown)

A cool boutique hotel in a striking Beaux Arts-style building. Retro throughout; find delicately patterned wallpaper and 1920s style furniture in the light and airy rooms. The trendy rooftop bar (serving fantastic concoctions) and boasting epic views is what this place is all about. A chic choice.

  • City Style - A chic boutique hotel complete with rooftop bar, 1920s design and epic city views.
  • Restaurant
  • Boutique
  • Views
from CA$247 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mandarin Oriental Miami

Mandarin Oriental Miami

Miami (Brickell)

A rare and secluded resort only a three-minute drive from downtown Miami. Spacious art-deco style rooms come with marble bathrooms. Enjoy spectacular views of Miami's skyline and Biscayne Bay from a private balcony. Complete with a large pool, exclusive beach access and a fantastic wellness spa.

  • Local exploring - The hotel is just a quick walk or drive to many of Miami’s most bustling neighbourhoods including Downtown and South Beach
  • Spa breaks - With tailormade treatments and extensive spa programs that will restore a sense of harmony to your body, mind and soul
  • Families - Spacious rooms with various services suited to family needs- the pool is not to be missed
  • Spa - A three-story, waterfront spa uses the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures
from CA$603 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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East Miami

East Miami

Miami (Brickell)

A design hotel offering elegant decor with modern accessories, including floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in rain showers and spacious balconies to enjoy the spectacular views of the city. Complete with four pools, a great restaurant and a fitness centre. A trendy and lively pad in downtown Miami.

  • Local exploring - The hotel is situated right in Brickell City Centre, so there's a wealth of things to do and see on the doorstep
  • Foodies - Guests can taste authentic Uruguayan fares at East, Miami's 5th-level restaurant and bar, Quinto La Huella
  • Outstanding location - Right in the heart of Brickell- the financial and art district of Miami
  • Swimming Pool - 20,000-square-foot outdoor pool deck features 4 pools
from CA$389 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Epic Hotel

Epic Hotel

Miami (Brickell)

A luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Miami. Smart rooms are stylish and minimal with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. The 16th-floor waterfront fine-dining at Area 31 is outstanding and the views are even better. Complete with an indulgent spa - this is a sleek city stay.

  • City Style - A stylish city-stay offering every service you could want from a hotel located in the heart of downtown Miami
  • Business meetings - Offers a great range of meeting spaces that attracts corporate and social groups
  • Spa - 12,000 square foot and offers treatments such as massages and facials with views of Miami's city skyline and waterways
  • Sights nearby - The Wynwood Art District and the Miami Design District are both less than a 20 minute car journey away
from CA$251 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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