Nobu Hotel Miami Beach

A hotel set within a hotel, the luxurious Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is set inside the historic Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort. The Miami modern-style tower it occupies dates back to 1956 and was designed by iconic architect Morris Lapidus. A spacious, dramatic lobby (which is shared with Eden Roc) harks back to that era with its eye-catching brass and silver chandelier set above a sunken bar encased by dramatic brass columns. The airy space features a wall of windows, plenty of seating dotted about, and large, colorful art on the walls.
Meanwhile in the hotel’s namesake restaurant, decor toes the line between theatrical and Zen. The David Rockwell-designed space includes a dining room studded in curvilinear, organic shapes, as well as one with a wooden slatted skylight ceiling and paper lanterns.
This swish hotel is a great choice for a variety of travelers, including those on business, vacationing couples, and families with kids. Features are impressive and cater to relaxation, with lovely pools and excellent wellness facilities, but kids are well cared for too. Those looking for more of a party scene should consider the Fontainebleau or Delano South Beach Hotel.

Nobu Hotel has an oceanfront setting right by Miami Beach on Collins Avenue, Miami’s famed strip that’s lined with historic Art Deco hotels and nightclubs. Nobu Hotel is situated within the Eden Roc hotel and there are several other properties that line this northern edge of the strip, including the neighboring Fontainebleau. There’s not too much within walking distance besides other hotels and some restaurants. South Beach can be reached in about 15 to 20 minutes by car. Top attractions like Ocean Drive, Little Havana, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and Bayside Marketplace are within a 20- to 30-minute drive. Miami International Airport is also around a 20- to 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Rooms here are spacious and tastefully decorated with chic furnishings. The plush rooms are bathed in neutral hues and stylish patterns like black marble, splattered-effect carpeting, and cherry blossom silhouettes accenting bedside walls. Crisp white bedding pairs with the gray-hued wooden furnishings, and framed black-and-white photography adds a classy touch to white walls. Sophisticated sofas and small tables offer lovely seating areas. Some rooms open onto private furnished balconies with oceanfront views, while higher-category suites have wraparound balconies and outdoor dining space.
Suites add spacious living rooms. Penthouse-Level Villas are also available, adding high-end perks like a private fitness center, priority seating at the hotel’s restaurants, airport transfers, and personal concierge services.
Rooms are decked out in modern amenities that consist of 60-inch flat-screen TVs, iHome docks, and Nespresso machines. Minibars are stocked with ample choices, plus a variety of snacks are on offer too, including Japanese sweets and Chef Nobu’s wines and sake (for a fee). Other amenities include electronic safes and irons and ironing boards. Wi-Fi is covered by the mandatory resort fee that’s added to rates.
Large, luxe bathrooms feature black marble flooring and chic cherry blossom patterns on the walls. They’re equipped with walk-in rainfall showers, magnifying mirrors, and Natura Bisse toiletries. Some of the higher-category suites add separate soaking tubs.

One of the highlights here, of course, is the eponymous Japanese restaurant Nobu. Sushi is excellent, plus there’s plenty more Japanese fare to choose from. Tasting menus are available. Nobu is open for breakfast and dinner, plus it offers 24-hour room service.
There’s also a poolside restaurant from chef Helene Henderson that serves healthy organic fare with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. It’s open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Another option is the lobby bar, which serves drinks and small bites, plus it hosts live music on the weekends. A coffee shop in the lobby offers pastries, salads, and sandwiches alongside coffee and other drinks. There’s also a poolside bar and drink service on the beach.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has three lovely outdoor pools to choose from, plus guests also have a dedicated area on the beach with loungers, umbrellas, and canopied daybeds. Cabana rentals are also available.
Fitness facilities are impressive: the gym is large and full of a great variety of cardio and strength-training machines, free weights, and exercise balls. Equipment is modern, with built-in TVs screens in cardio machines. The gym is open 24/7, and guests have free access to all fitness classes, including yoga, kickboxing, and tango.
The spa is no less impressive, offering lovely spaces in its inviting relaxation room complete with a cozy fireplace and 18 treatment rooms. A hydrotherapy circuit has whirlpools, saunas, and hydro-experience showers. A wide menu of treatments is available, including facials, massages, botox, and hair and nail services.
Families are well-catered to here, thanks to a kids’ club for ages 4 to 12 that offers full- or half-day programs and after-hours babysitting services. Other features include meeting and event space. A mandatory resort fee (typical for Miami) covers things like Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center, beach chairs and towels, and bike rentals. Note that most features here are shared with the Eden Roc hotel.