Top Art-Centric Hotels in Miami

From the internationally attended Art Basel Miami Beach, to neighborhoods blooming with colorful murals, to the many historic Art Deco hotels in South Beach that give the destination its iconic architectural style, Greater Miami and Miami Beach has solidified a name for itself in the art world. 

It’s a destination so culturally rich that some hotels even double as art galleries, with blue chip collections, site-specific installations, art and cultural events and revolving exhibitions that champion local artists. Sleep tight, then enjoy the art at these top art-centric hotels in Miami.

Arlo Wynwood

The fun and funky Arlo Wynwood, located in the art hub of Wynwood and a short distance from the famed Wynwood Walls street art museum, places an emphasis on public art. The hotel exhibits more than 250 pieces of art, including commissioned and original pieces from local and global artists. 

Look for vibrant murals splashing everything from the exterior to the elevators’ trippy mandala geometric designs by Brooke Einbender and the rooftop’s mural by ThankYouX, entitled Want to Be Reminded, inspired by Miami’s bridges.

Throughout the year and during Miami Art Week, the hotel also hosts special art exhibitions. As part of Arlo's Living Room Gallery, a rotating selection of fine art from celebrated galleries, iconic artists and up-and-comers is available for public viewing.

The Hotel at The Moore

In the Miami Design District, where public art and private collections like those of the neighborhood’s developer Craig Robbins intermingles with high-end fashion, The Hotel at The Moore offers a posh art-centric base. The refined hotel with 15 guests suites is tucked within the historic four-story building and feels more like a private residence with butler service. 

At Torno Subito, renowned chef Massimo Bottura’s Italian restaurant on the ground floor, you’ll dine beneath Zaha Hadid’s colossal Elastika, a web-like sculpture that stretches across the room. Hotel guests also have access to the members-only club where exclusive art events often take place during Miami Art Week.

The Betsy South Beach

Art and culture are at the heart of the family-owned The Betsy South Beach, a beachfront boutique hotel located in the heart of the Art Deco District on Ocean Drive. Wander its maze of hallways to see meaningful artwork, mostly photography, that’s curated by co-owner Lesley Goldwasser, who adds new exhibits every year. 

The hotel also offers a strong calendar of art and cultural events, including free live jazz in the lobby throughout the week. The Betsy Orb, an egg-shaped structure that connects The Betsy’s two wings, is a permanent installation that displays digital art at night.

Next to the Orb, don't miss The Betsy Poetry Rail, an installation of poetry by 12 writers, such as Langston Hughes, Donald Justice and Muhammad Ali, whose words have shaped Miami’s culture.

Sagamore South Beach

In South Beach, the beachfront Sagamore South Beach is the definition of an art hotel. Like a living gallery with ever-changing canvases, the Art Deco hotel is loaded with art on its interior walls, vibrant murals on its outdoors walls and even has a sculpture garden outside. All are free for public viewing. 

Expect rotating art exhibits and partnerships with leading artists and museums. The accommodations are just as inspiring, with a diverse range of rooms, like two-story beach bungalows and studio retreats. 

Faena Miami Beach

For a fantastical dive into the arts in Mid Beach, it doesn’t get more epic than a stay at Faena Miami Beach. This MICHELIN two-key hotel is in the art-centric Faena District, developed by Argentine creative visionary Alan Faena. 

The hotel’s most-recognizable piece of art is Damien Hirst’s Gone But Not Forgotten, a gilded skeleton of a woolly mammoth grandly displayed in a glass box fronting the beach. For more of Hirst’s work, dine at Pao by Paul Qui, where a towering golden unicorn sculpture dubbed Golden Myth holds court in the center of the restaurant.

For an intimate theater experience, enjoy original productions and cabaret shows at Faena Theater. The Faena Art Project Room also hosts exhibitions throughout the year.

Loews Hotels

Loews Miami Beach Hotel truly shines during Miami Art Week, thanks to its central location blocks away from the Miami Beach Convention Center and The Bass. Each year, the hotel introduces an artist-in-residence during Miami Art Week. It also features its own art collection, including the works of Chicago-based visual artist Sarah Raskey. Its meeting spaces flaunt more than 40 pieces of multimedia works by local artists.

Or choose a stay at the MICHELIN-recommended Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, where you can check out the towering Waiting sculpture by the American artist KAWS that fronts the hotel. There’s also a massive mural featuring musical legends Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim by internationally renowned contemporary artist Eduardo Kobra. Go on an art crawl to see the free public art on view around The Plaza Coral Gables.

Kimpton EPIC Miami

In Downtown Miami, MICHELIN-selected Kimpton EPIC Miami has stunning city and bay views that many would consider works of art, as well as a robust art program, EPIC Art. The artist-in-residency program was created in 2021 to feature local artists and introduce guests to the Miami art scene. 

Explore the gallery on the 16th floor to see a rotating display of local artists’ original works and live art events.

InterContinental Miami 

Hotel guests and the public can view works from emerging and established artists at the InterContinental Miami in Downtown Miami, thanks to the hotel’s long-running Noche de Arte program. A different artist-in-residence is featured from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Monday of every month in the hotel's Gallery 100. 

The theme-specific exhibitions celebrate poetry, sculptures and more, and the artists often create during these events. All of the artwork is for sale. InterContinental is also a short distance from one of Miami’s top museums, Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).

citizenM Hotels

The citizenM hotel brand, now part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, is known for its tech-heavy amenities, extra-large king beds and art-filled spaces. At the bright-colored citizenM South Beach hotel on Lincoln Road, you can swim among the murals on the rooftop pool deck and then check out the hotel’s commissioned art that reflect Miami’s vibrant beach community.

In Brickell, citizenM Miami Brickell's façade is splashed with a massive mural comprised of five vibrant pieces by Miami artist Jen Stark. The hotel also has a best-in-class art collection featuring artists who created works inspired by their love of Miami.