Faena Hotel Miami Beach
A theatrical, art-filled luxury hotel in Mid-Beach with a Damien Hirst gilded mammoth and a cabaret theater.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Maximalist red-and-gold drama — a golden skeleton sculpture, murals, and a live cabaret make it as much spectacle as hotel.
Our read - 02
Either dazzling or over-the-top depending on your taste.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Faena Hotel Miami Beach earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Faena Hotel Miami Beach works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Faena Hotel Miami Beach delivers.
The night matters
For nightlife, Faena Hotel Miami Beach delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Faena Hotel Miami Beach a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Faena Hotel Miami Beach isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Faena Hotel Miami Beach is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Mid-Beach sand (on the beach)
- Collins Avenue
- Faena Theater & Bazaar
- South Beach core (~10 min drive)
- Wynwood/Design District (~15 min drive)
What you're paying for
Plush, jewel-toned rooms and suites; ocean-view categories carry a significant premium. Service and amenities are full luxury tier.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Very expensive
Sources and method (2)
- The Faena Hotel was conceived by Alan Faena with interiors by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin; its garden displays Damien Hirst's 'Gone but Not Forgotten,' a gilded woolly-mammoth skeleton in a glass house. damienhirst.com ↗
- The hotel includes the Faena Theater, a cabaret venue staging resident cabaret, jazz and live-music performances. timeout.com ↗