Morris Lapidus drew the DiLido Hotel in 1953 as a manifesto in white concrete — curving parapets, horizontal banding, and that particular MiMo swagger that made Collins Avenue feel like the future. When The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach emerged from a $200 million redevelopment in December 2003, a three-floor addition brought the tower to eleven stories, but the bones remained unmistakably Lapidus: the signature bubble wall, the black-and-white terrazzo floors, the sense that glamour should announce itself from across the room. A further $90 million renovation completed in 2020 refined rather than erased, with Meg Sharpe handling the public spaces and Cristian Rubio of Hirsch Bedner Associates reimagining the 376 guestrooms. Those rooms now carry a palette that suits the light pouring off the Atlantic — pale oak floors, cream channeled headboards against white paneled walls with restrained Art Deco relief work, and deep navy velvet seating punctuated by amber-gold bolsters and ochre lacquered room dividers. The suites gain circular plaster ceiling recesses and wraparound glass that frames the South Beach skyline like a wide-angle postcard. Outside, a cross-shaped pool sits between low white wings of cabana-style accommodation, with the beach and that particular shade of Caribbean turquoise visible just beyond the palms. The restaurant terrace, draped in cascading tropical greenery over teak slatted ceilings and encaustic-tiled floors, manages to feel like a garden that wandered in from somewhere slightly wilder than Miami.

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Inspired by its rich history and iconic building, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is the epitome of Miami glamour, welcoming travelers to one of the country’s most alluring cities. Enjoy all-day dining, a luxury spa and 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space on the oceanfront in Miami Beach. Inspired by its 1950s Art Deco architecture, the luxury hotel experience includes a classic cocktail lounge that celebrates the intriguing stories of the city’s past, an elevated pool overlooking the Atlantic and a full-service spa that serves as a retreat for rejuvenation amid the excitement of Miami. After a complete transformation, this five-star hotel in Miami Beach pays tribute to the city’s culture and history with its collection of luxury amenities.