A condo hotel simply is a building that operates both as a hotel and condominium, It usually is a high-rise, often luxury, hotel with condominium units that are owned as a vacation or second home and that come with room service. When not in use, the rooms are rented and maintained the same as a hotel suite, with income from the room rates split between the condo owner and the hotel owner. Many of Miami's luxury hotels downtown and on South Beach have condo suites.
The Setai is located right on the oceanfront of Miami Beach and steps from the South Beach nightlife. It is part original Art Deco hotel and part 40-story modern glass tower, and offers stunning views of the Atlantic and the Miami skyline. The luxury hotel and spa has a tranquil, Asian feel and offers two restaurants, three pools, a poolside bar, boutique and spa.
The Setai
2001 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-520-6000
setai.com
Another beachfront property with a spectacular view, the The Residences at W South Beach offers 1 and 2 bedroom units, beach bungalows, ocean suites and penthouses. Along with your room-with-a-view, you have access to 24-hour poolside dining by the hotel restaurant Mr. Chow and two lounges, the Living Room Bar and Wall. Relax on the beach with your services met by the W Beach Club or receive pampering at Bliss Spa.
The Residences at W South Beach
2201 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-531-4449
wsouthbeachresidences.com
Set in the Brickell area of downtown Miami, the Viceroy has 168 designated residence units with the benefits of a glamorous high-rise hotel, including the 50th floor rooftop pool, 28,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and the Mediterranean cuisine of Eos. The Spa at the Viceroy Miami has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Biscayne Bay and a 5,000-square-foot water lounge, like a fancy wading pool complete with wingback chairs and a floating library.
Viceroy Miami
485 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-503-4400
viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
Rising 70 stories above Miami on Brickell Avenue, the Four Seasons is another luxury hotel with furnished residences. Units are 1-2 bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, many with balconies. Residents have their own balcony and pool, as well as valet and concierge service. Hotel services also include child care, dog walking, laundry, personal shopping and plant care. The Sports Club/LA is 50,000 square feet, and offers personal trainers, relaxing spa services and a juice bar.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-381-8050
residences.fourseasons.com
