Miami

Miami has always understood the power of architecture as theatre. South Beach’s pastel-coloured Art Deco hotels, Streamline Moderne curves and glowing neon created one of the world’s most recognisable urban landscapes, while the post-war MiMo movement added another layer of exuberant tropical Modernism. Beyond Miami Beach, Mediterranean Revival estates, Little Havana’s colourful streets and the contemporary architecture of the Design District reveal a city constantly reinventing its visual identity. Add contemporary art, Latin American galleries and the annual gravitational pull of Art Basel Miami Beach, and design here is anything but background decoration.

Food and drink reflect Miami’s position between North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Cuban culture remains fundamental—from cafecito and bakeries to neighbourhood institutions in Little Havana—while influences from Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti and across the Caribbean have made the city one of America’s most internationally flavoured dining destinations. Exceptional seafood, glamorous restaurants, tiny counter spots and an increasingly serious cocktail scene coexist naturally, while some of the best evenings still involve a table outdoors and warm Atlantic air.

Miami’s most interesting hotels are inseparable from its architectural history. Restored Art Deco landmarks and Mid-Century motels sit alongside tropical Modernist retreats and highly individual contemporary hotels filled with art and adventurous design. At DNA Hotels, we curate the places where architecture, food, art and Miami’s unapologetic energy come together—hotels that capture the glamour of the city without mistaking luxury for another oversized white marble lobby.