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STAYCATIONS A WEEKEND AT THE W SOUTH BEACH

STAY, PLAY, AND LUXURIATE AT THE RENOVATED MIAMI BEACH ICON

BY PAUL RUBIO

Above: The W South Beach’s lobby wows with $100 million worth of modern artworks. Below: Catch a classic movie under the stars on The Lawn. The reimagined W South Beach presents an array of chic leisure options including (clockwise from far left) renovated suite accommodations, lounging on the pool deck, the Away Spa, and daily fitness classes on The Lawn.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE W SOUTH BEACH Friday afternoon: Check in and get acquainted with your Instagram-worthy lair. The all-suite W South Beach was reimagined in December 2020 with beach house–style millwork and furnishings in coral and teal, creating an idyllic abode for a Miami vacation. Take in the ocean breeze and the dreamy vistas from your balcony—every suite has one.

Friday night: Dine at one of South Beach’s top restaurants (we recommend Mila for the scene or Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed for a more romantic affair), followed by a nightcap or two at W’s Living Room Bar, where DJs spin from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Saturday morning: Detox by partaking in the hotel’s complimentary daily fitness class, held outdoors from 10 to 11 a.m. on a grassy swath dubbed The Lawn. Sessions range from yoga classes by Ahana Yoga Studio to HIIT-style training by Barry’s.

Saturday afternoon: Grab a poolside lounger or upgrade to a cabana and drink away as DJs fuel an afternoon of fun. Alternatively–or additionally–hang at W’s beach club, Sand, just beyond the property gates.

Saturday night: Dine alfresco at W’s Tuscan-inspired restaurant RWSB, where must-try dishes include the cacio e pepe and the branzino livornese. Continue with a cocktail at neighboring outdoor tropical bar Irma’s, and then experience Miami’s world-class nightlife scene, either on the beach or in Wynwood.

Sunday morning: After coffee, take a self-guided tour through the lobby’s $100 million worth of museum-quality modern art, including an impressive 21 works by Andy Warhol.

Sunday afternoon: Treat yourself to a massage at the 9,540-square-foot Away Spa, where specialty treatments range from deep muscle, to detoxifying and energizing, to stress-releasing decompression.

Sunday evening: End your weekend on The Lawn with a classic movie under the stars (Jaws, anyone?), with complimentary popcorn in one hand and Prosecco in the other. (marriott.com) «