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THE RITZ-CARLTON SOUTH BEACH By Inna Desilva
The Art Deco building that houses The Ritz-Carlton, easily one of the best hotels in Miami’s South Beach, hugs the corner of Lincoln Road and the Atlantic Ocean. Inside this magnificent building you can find serenity and excitement under one roof. In February 2020, the hotel completed a $90 million, multi-year renovation. The lobby is incredibly chic and features a small jewel of a bar called Lapidus, which serves elegant cocktails like Little Havana and Hemingway Sour. The front desk is amazing and really does try to fulfill every wish of a hotel guest. The huge pool is the centerpiece of this property and is busy until evening with kids enjoying the invitingly warm water while their parents are enjoying fresh coconuts with rum.
My corner room had a bank of windows looking out to the front and side of the hotel. It was around 500 square feet and had a magnificent bathroom. I was addicted to lying in bed and watching the ocean’s waves. If you can book a room at the Club Level, do so because it’s worth it. Club Level includes amenities like a private oceanfront lounge; complimentary drinks and self-serve culinary presentations throughout the day: breakfast, lunch, light snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts; and a dedicated concierge. Because I eat a simple breakfast, I loved walking into the lounge without waiters or menus. I grabbed a tea and some smoked salmon, and I was on my way to spend the day at the beach. Social Life
