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Why is The Miami Beach EDITION a top Mid-Beach hotel?
The Miami Beach EDITION is our number six Miami hotel because it is the rare property that pairs restrained, genuinely calm rooms with an entertainment programme no other five-star in the city can match. Ian Schrager and Marriott reopened it in 2014 inside the former 1955 Seville Beach Hotel, a Norman Giller building on Collins Avenue at 29th Street, and rebuilt it around a bone-white minimalism crossed with Schrager's nightlife instinct. The result is one of the few hotels on Mid-Beach that competes directly with the Faena across the way, and it does so on a different footing: quiet upstairs, loud downstairs, and a courtyard of mature palms in between.
The other half of the argument is the ground floor and the basement. Matador Bar is one of the more reliably busy rooms on Collins Avenue after 10pm, and the Basement holds a four-lane bowling alley, an ice-skating rink and a nightclub in one venue, all still operating. That self-contained programme is why the EDITION reads so well for a group weekend or a celebration where you want the entertainment inside the building. Set expectations for a design hotel with a scene rather than a hushed grande dame, and it delivers. The honest caveat sits with service, covered below.
The building itself is part of the appeal. Schrager and Marriott kept the bones of the 1955 Seville Beach Hotel, a Norman Giller landmark, and rebuilt around a courtyard of mature palms with a bone-white, terrazzo-floored minimalism that reads as calm rather than showy. The result is one of the few Mid-Beach hotels that competes directly with the Faena across the way, and it does so on a different footing: restraint upstairs, energy downstairs. That contrast is the whole idea, and it is why the hotel works as well for a design-minded couple who want a quiet room as it does for a group that wants the party a lift ride away. Read it as a Schrager production rather than a traditional resort and it makes complete sense.
What are the best rooms to request?
Request an oceanfront bungalow if the budget allows, and a high floor on the ocean side if it does not. The 294 rooms and suites run in a deliberately calm palette, pale wood, white linen and mid-century furniture, which is the EDITION's counterpoint to the busy public spaces and, for many guests, the most restful bedroom on Mid-Beach. The bungalows line the two pool decks, offer private outdoor space, and put you within a few steps of both pools and the beach without a lift ride, which is why they are the most sought-after accommodation on the property. Upstairs, the ocean-view rooms and suites are the ones to hold out for; the city-facing categories are a fair saving if the view is secondary to the design.
One honest caveat: this is a hotel with a nightlife programme in the building, and on club nights the energy carries. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the pool decks and the ground-floor venues, and anyone booking for pure quiet should weigh the Setai or the St. Regis instead. Used the right way, the noise is a feature rather than a fault: you keep the calm room, and the party is a lift ride away when you want it. Couples who want the design and the beach but not the late nights should book midweek, when the ground-floor venues run quieter and the pool decks are calmer through the day.
If you are travelling as a group, ask about connecting rooms and adjacent bungalows early, they book out fast on event weekends. The concierge can arrange Basement lane and rink times and guest-list access at the major South Beach venues, so hand over your plan a day ahead rather than on the night.
What is the dining and the bar scene like?
Dining is a genuine reason to book. The signature restaurant is the Matador Room by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a supper-club room drawing on Spanish, South American and Caribbean flavours in a 1940s-style setting, and it is one of the more serious hotel dining rooms on Mid-Beach. The adjacent Matador Bar is the social heart of the ground floor, leather banquettes, strong cocktails and a crowd that builds late. Add all-day options and poolside service, and you can eat and drink well across a full stay without leaving the property, from a quiet breakfast to a long night that ends in the Basement.
Does it have a spa, pools and the Basement?
Yes, and the amenity stack is unusually broad. The wellness floor holds a spa and one of the best-equipped hotel gyms in the city, with sensible, restrained treatments rather than experimental therapy. Outside, two pool decks step down toward the beach, both with attended service. The property's real signature, though, is the Basement: a lower-level complex with a four-lane bowling alley, an ice-skating rink and a nightclub, all under one roof and all still in operation, with weekly events running through the season. No other Miami five-star offers that combination inside the building, and it is the single feature that defines the EDITION.
Signature amenities
On the oceanfront at Mid-Beach
Mid-Beach · oceanfront with the Miami Beach boardwalk at the door
What's nearby
- Miami Beach Boardwalk
Beach promenade1 min walk - Faena District
Arts & dining6 min walk - Bass Museum & Collins Park
Art & green space10 min walk - Miami Beach Convention Center
Events12 min walk - Lincoln Road
Shops & restaurants10 min drive
The building, the rooms, the Basement
Hotel
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Pool deck
BasementHow does The Miami Beach EDITION compare with Miami's other five-star hotels?
Against the field, the EDITION is the design-and-entertainment choice on Mid-Beach, and the decision comes down to how loud you want your stay to be. Faena Hotel Miami Beach, a short walk north, is the theatrical flagship with gold leaf and a burlesque theatre, more spectacle for the money. 1 Hotel South Beach is the sustainable, greenery-heavy option with a famous rooftop pool, better for a wellness-leaning trip. Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the vast, historic party resort with LIV on the lobby level, the scale option for a big group. The EDITION's own trade-off is service: the brand's deliberate informality reads as relaxed to some guests and undercooked to those expecting a Four Seasons rhythm.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miami Beach EDITION | Design hotel with a Basement | Groups, design, in-house entertainment | Casual service; nightlife energy |
| Faena Hotel Miami Beach | Theatrical Mid-Beach flagship | Spectacle, dining, romance | Highest rates in the city |
| 1 Hotel South Beach | Sustainable South Beach resort | Wellness, rooftop pool, greenery | Large and busy; South Beach crowds |
| Fontainebleau Miami Beach | Historic mega-resort | Scale, nightlife, LIV | Huge and impersonal; a scene |
Frequently asked questions
When did The Miami Beach EDITION open and who designed it?
Ian Schrager and Marriott reopened the hotel in 2014 inside the former 1955 Seville Beach Hotel, a Norman Giller building on Collins Avenue at 29th Street. The interiors pair pared-back minimalism with Schrager's nightlife instinct, and it was the third hotel in the EDITION brand.
How many rooms does The Miami Beach EDITION have?
There are 294 guest rooms and suites, plus a set of oceanfront bungalows lining the pool decks that are the most sought-after accommodation on the property. The bedroom palette is deliberately calm, pale wood and white linen, as a counterpoint to the busy public spaces.
What are the restaurants and bars at The Miami Beach EDITION?
The signature restaurant is the Matador Room by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a supper-club room drawing on Spanish, South American and Caribbean flavours, with the adjacent Matador Bar for cocktails. There is also all-day dining and poolside service across the property.
What is the Basement at The Miami Beach EDITION?
The Basement is the hotel's lower-level entertainment complex, with a four-lane bowling alley, an ice-skating rink and a nightclub under one roof. It remains in operation and is the single feature that sets the EDITION apart from every other Miami five-star.
Where is The Miami Beach EDITION located?
The hotel is at 2901 Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, on the oceanfront with the Miami Beach boardwalk at its door. The Faena District is a short walk north, and Collins Park, the Bass museum and the Convention Center are all within reach.
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