A revered Miami Beach landmark for more than half a century, Fontainebleau’s iconic design is a spectacular blend of Miami’s glamorous golden era and stylish modern luxury. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach was originally built in the 1950s. In 2008, the hotel underwent a billion-dollar renovation and emerged with a classic-contemporary look and fabulous collection of art.
It's no surprise that Miami Beach's largest hotel has a buzzing environment, whether it's guests grabbing a drink, shopping, dining, or relaxing at the beach and several pools. Weekend pool parties at the adults-only Arkadia Day Club and the popular LIV nightclub draw young crowd of couples and families, though transient business travelers are also common.
Oceanfront Fontainebleau Miami Beach is located in the northern Mid-Beach area, which offers a quieter, more upscale setting than party-centric South Beach. Although, it still provides beautiful beaches, great dining, and easy access to Miami Beach’s hotspots. Guestrooms offer luxurious comfort, elegant amenities, and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.
An expansive poolscape features 11 pools and luxurious cabanas. Indulge in 12 restaurants, bars and lounges including signature restaurants StripSteak by Michael Mina, and AAA Four Diamond award-winning Hakkasan and Scarpetta by Scott Conant.
South Beach is just a 10-minute drive straight down Collins Avenue, while the historic Art Deco district on Ocean Drive, Downtown Miami, the Wynwood Arts District are all around a 15-minute drive away, depending on traffic.
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The resort fee runs about average and includes beach chairs and towels, access to one fitness class per day, property-wide Wi-Fi, and use of the hotel’s Refresh Lounge. This area has showers and changing rooms for guests who arrive early or depart late.
What are Rooms Like at Fontainebleau Miami Beach?
A flat-screen TV and WiFi access come standard in every guestroom. Select rooms feature a kitchenette and a balcony with ocean views. Deluxe Bay View Guestroom was bright and airy with discernibly urban design touches—particularly noticeable in a sea of coastal-chic South Beach hotels. Whites and earth tones gave it a clean, contemporary feel, and tan accents delivered a stylish flourish. The oversized leather armchairs felt especially luxurious, as did the marble bathroom. Rooms in towers like Versailles, Sorrento, and Tresor are all pretty quiet; Chateau, on the other hand, has a little more of a party vibe.
Entry-level Deluxe Bay View rooms start off with either a king- or two queen-size beds and views over downtown Miami or the Biscayne Bay, while the similarly laid out Ocean View rooms face the Atlantic. Both room types have balcony upgrades. Junior Suites add sitting areas with sleeper sofas. Over in the Tresor tower, Junior Suites come with microwaves, wet bars, and mini-fridges as a part of the small kitchenettes. One-bedroom Oceanfront Suites have corner locations, plus gorgeous ocean views (though some may overlook the industrial rooftops of the hotel’s lower floors).
How was the service?
The sheer volume of rooms mean that things get busy, but the line at check-in was quick and professional. A plentiful staff takes care of everyone's needs.
Bottom line: Worth it?
This hotel is an iconic part of Miami Beach, one that defined a style and an era. Although it has been upgraded at no small expense, guests still feel like they’re part of that history, and the hotel really does have everything you could need for a Miami Beach vacation. My Rating for this hotel is 7.7 out of 10 stars.
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