Finding the ideal place to stay during Miami Art Week is a critical part of curating your perfect event itinerary. After all, nothing ruins the vibe of a glamorous week faster than subpar accommodations—or worse, finding out every hotel in the city is sold out.
Of course, there’s always Airbnb, which is offering both places to stay and places to play in its partnership with Art Basel Miami this year. Amongst its play options are exclusive Experiences: behind-the-scenes tours of the Art Basel Miami fair with Bridget Finn, director of Art Basel Miami Beach and interactive dining events hosted by renowned culinary artists.
If you’re more the type to insist on daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service and spa treatments on demand, welcome to my world! Allow me to guide you towards luxurious residences that perfectly pamper in a Miami Art Week full of exhibitions and parties.
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club: Where Art Deco Meets Artistic Soul for Miami Art Week
3925 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
With timeless art deco elegance and contemporary creativity, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club offers the convenience of being near the Miami Beach Convention Center, the heart of Art Basel Miami Beach and the catalyst for Miami Art Week. Perched along the iconic Miami Beach Boardwalk, this oceanfront oasis is wrapped in lush greenery and poolside perfection.
Cadillac is participating this year in No Vacancy, a juried art competition presented by the City of Miami Beach in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. The initiative reimagines 12 iconic Miami Beach hotels into creative playgrounds, hosting site-specific works by 12 artists selected from a competitive call for submissions. Each artist receives a $10,000 stipend to bring their vision to life, and two participants will share $35,000 in prizes—a $25,000 Juried Prize awarded by a panel of local art professionals and a $10,000 Public Prize decided by popular vote.
At Cadillac, you’ll find No Vacancy acclaimed artist Marielle Plaisir and her evocative mixed-media piece, Rhapsody for a Beloved World. Through vibrant Caribbean colors and salvaged vintage photographs, Plaisir’s work reflects themes of innocence, resilience, and unity, presenting a hopeful vision of connection across boundaries. This powerful piece invites viewers to explore the interconnections of identity, culture, and humanity.
Kimpton EPIC: Brickell’s Hub for Art, Culture, and Canine Companions
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way Miami, FL 33131
Nestled in the heart of Brickell, Kimpton EPIC is a destination for art lovers, cultural enthusiasts and pampered pooches alike. My personal connection to the EPIC runs deep: a stay here with my dog during a 2017 business trip inspired my eventual move to Miami. This serendipitous hotel is also a big supporter of local artists.
Launched in 2021, EPIC Art is a bespoke Artist-in-Residence Program celebrating local talent and offering guests a glimpse into Miami’s thriving art scene. This year-round initiative features a dynamic mix of disciplines and mediums, spotlighting both emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds. Through December 2024, the hotel’s 16th-floor corridor becomes a vibrant gallery space, hosting rotating exhibitions and live art installations to enhance the guest experience. During Miami Art Week, Adriana Torres Sánchez’s luminous murals will be found poolside and in cabanas as the month’s featured artist.
If your dog’s passport has more stamps than the average flight attendant, EPIC will make a fine stay for you and your best friend.
Arlo Wynwood: Explore Miami Art Week from a Hotel Built for Artists
2217 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33127
Arlo Wynwood is a hotel experience doubling as a gallery within Miami’s arts district, which is only apropos during Miami Art Week. Covering the 217-room hotel’s exterior are murals by local Miami artists Hoxxoh and MILAGROS Collective. Curated installations are found within and throughout its halls. Arlo regularly showcases over 250 pieces of art, such as the serene plexiglass mural by Ari Robinson on the yoga deck and the phygital 3D elevator designs by Brooke Einbender.
Chris Rivers’ exhibition Cosmos will debut at the hotel with a public reception from 6–10 p.m. on December 4. Rivers’ cosmic-inspired works deliver bursts of color with rich detailed layers — think flowers, figures, and curvilinear motifs — to draw you into his mesmerizing universe.
The Sagamore South Beach: A South Beach Staple for Miami Art Week
1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
When it comes to blending high art with even higher hospitality, Miami’s “Art Hotel” The Sagamore South Beach, has been at the heart of Miami Art Week since its inception. If you choose to make this Art Deco boutique gem your center of operations, you’ll find in the lobby a headlining exhibition: Eternal Creations, an arresting collection of seven, one-of-a-kind, pure silver sculpture casts of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, using original molds from the Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli in Florence, Italy. This exhibition is brought in partnership with BitBasel, MOA Miami and Treasure Investment Corporation.
The 23rd Annual Sagamore Art Brunch on December 7 is a marquee event drawing industry leaders, artists, and collectors from around the world. The brunch promises live art showcases, fashion shows, NFT displays, performances by the South Florida Symphony, an opulent culinary experience matched with creative mixology stations. If you see me floating by as this is one of my RSVP yes’s, be sure to say hello.
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach: Relax, Recharge, and Reimagine Miami Art Week
40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
If you’re looking for a sanctuary during the art-fueled chaos of Miami Art Week, The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is where I’d be living for the week if I weren’t already in my own condo across town. Between its tranquil hideaway lounge areas and a spa I can verify works miracles, The Standard is one of my favorite go-to spots for firing up my laptop and finding inspiration from the surrounding lush tropical garden incorporated into the hotel grounds.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Standard Miami Beach turns its creative spotlight on art with two must-see exhibits. A Reimagination Of Disco + Design: The Future Perfect x Supermarket Creative x The Standard Spa, Miami Beach converts three guest rooms into immersive vignettes—think Metallic Disco, Wabi Sabi, and Glam—as interpreted by The Future Perfect artists Chris Wolston, Chen Chen & Kai Williams, and Reinaldo Sanguino. Producers Nicky Nighttime and Michelle Leshem add to the disco inferno with curated soundscapes to get the party started in each room.
Outdoors, Flags for Future, presented in partnership with D’Puglia and L’Officiel, lines the gardens with 40 upcycled flags, each a symbol of environmental stewardship and cultural heritage. For design lovers, Antonio Aricò’s Magna Grecia Collection blends ancient Italian craftsmanship with modern flair in an installation rich with Puglia’s history.
Hotel AKA Brickell: Where Brickell’s Skyline Meets Miami Art Week
1395 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Hotel AKA Brickell is a sleek haven perched in the heart of Miami’s buzzing Brickell neighborhood. Recently redesigned by Gabellini Sheppard Associates, this 25-story urban oasis offers sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and an environment more fitting as a refined residence than a traditional hotel. Stay for the luxurious accommodations and breathtaking views; come for the art and tequila.
On Wednesday, December 4, Hotel AKA Brickell becomes an art and flavor destination with the unveiling of APEX: A Particle Expansion Show by Solento Organic Tequila co-founder and artist Todd DiCiurcio. This heptaptych mural, created live on-site, takes center stage in the lobby, combining reflective surfaces and monochromatic artistry into a striking visual narrative. The evening also marks the debut of a.gave, a single-barrel tequila by Solento. After a day navigating the Miami Art Week fairs, wind down at ADRIFT Mare, the hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, where the new signature cocktail, the Solento Drift, awaits you.
Nikki Beach Miami Beach: Sun, Sea and Soundtracks
1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For an iconic blend of luxury, music, and oceanfront elegance, Nikki Beach Miami Beach has been the reliable go-to destination since launching in 1998. Surrounded by the pristine sands of 1 Ocean Drive, this flagship location offers a sprawling complex featuring a renowned beach club, verdant garden area, cabana bar, and an award-winning restaurant serving a global menu inspired by Nikki Beach’s other locations in Dubai, Koh Samui, and Santorini.
As Miami Art Week heats up, Nikki Beach invites you to Basel on the Beach on December 5, where resident and guest DJs Eran Hersh, EC Twins, and Sam Haze will set the soundtrack for your night with a sonic journey through chill, deep, afro, and Latin house music. If your exhibitions and party hopping starts to weigh you down, you wouldn’t be faulted for skipping the remaining events to lounge on Nikki Beach’s decadent day beds, sipping cocktails while soaking up the hotel’s brand of Miami Art Week sun, sea, and sound.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach: The Pinnacle of Miami Art Week Decadence
3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, Faena Hotel Miami Beach is home to my favorite spa in all of Miami. The 22,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Healing House features one of the largest hammams on the East Coast and offers holistic treatments, sound therapy, and shaman-developed rituals that have been melting stress from my body since I moved to Miami. If you need more reasons to choose Faena as your nexus during Miami Art Week, the hotel’s packed lineup of events may just convince you to stay on the grounds entirely and save your Lyft budget for cocktails at the bar.
Faena Art presents Seletega (run, see if people are coming) by Native Alaskan artist Nicholas Galanin, a monumental, site-specific installation on Faena Beach examining our collective responsibility for the future. Inside the Faena Hotel Cathedral, Lyra Drake’s Faith in a Finite World invites you to engage with a divine feminine oracle powered by custom AI. Local talent Magnus Sodamin joins the roster with his nature-inspired Reflections of Florida Wild as part of the No Vacancy competition, of which Faena is also a participant.
From December 3–5, global luxury arbiter, Robb Report, takes over the Faena penthouse with House of Robb, an exclusive series of panels, tastings, and networking events. Highlights include discussions with Maserati’s head designer Klaus Busse, an intimate conversation with Faena founder Alan Faena, and a cigar lounge experience hosted by La Aurora. Daniel Ashley Co., a major sponsor for House of Robb, will introduce the Series I – Vault Edition ensemble, featuring a rare Super 220/Cervelt & Gold Powder fiber blend made in collaboration with Dormeuil for the most bespoke suit tailoring. The company will also launch the “World’s Finest Sunglasses,” crafted in partnership with Leisure Society, because you can’t wear just any sunglasses with a suit made from the world’s ultimate fabric.
If you’re looking for nightlife, the always intoxicating venue that is the Faena Theater offers up electrifying performances with Fatboy Slim’s highly anticipated afterparty on December 3 and a show by internationally renowned DJ Francis Mercier on December 4. Adding to the artistic mix is Verdy x Complex Miami at Faena Forum from December 6–7, where the Japanese designer will introduce two monumental sculptures of his signature characters, Visty and Vick, designed specifically for this event. Meet and greet with Verdy on December 6, and gain shopping access to a curated selection of his iconic pieces, including archival items and limited-edition releases from his famous projects, Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth.
When you’re done exploring all Faena has to offer for Miami Art Week, enjoy decadent dining at restaurants Los Fuegos or Pao by Paul Qui, or simply unwind in Faena’s luxurious pool and beach areas. If you do make it to Tierra Santa Healing House, make sure you book your massage with Carlos. Thank me later.
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