The 10 most beautiful rooftop hotels in Miami

The LUX Brickell is one of Miami's newest hotels. As its name suggests, it is also one of the most luxurious, with its huge dream suites, rooftop pool and spa, not to mention its trendy Japanese restaurant Katsuya.

The SLS Lux Brickell lives up to its name. Luxury begins at the entrance, with its elegant porte cochere and marble lobby beneath high ceilings. The hotel exudes opulence. It showcases contemporary art, with a bronze sculpture by Fernando Botero and linear drawings by Salvador Dalí in the spa corridor. Its huge rooms are decorated in soft shades of lavender with modern sofas.

Its beautiful elevated terrace houses a swimming pool and a chic bar with, of course, breathtaking views. The luxurious rooftop also features palm trees, comfortable sun loungers and elegant cabanas. A little extra: the intimate spa is also located on the rooftop.

The Setai is the tallest building in South Beach. Although it doesn't go unnoticed, the hotel is a bastion of tranquillity and privacy. From the rooftop to the bedrooms and communal areas, the panoramic view of the waterfront, thanks to its glass façade, is breathtaking. There is also a touch of oriental design, delicious pan-Asian cuisine, a spa and an elegant swimming pool.

Elegant and chic with dark teak and brick flooring, the Setai exudes an air of understated luxury in its grand lobby. The hotel's artworks are a real eye-catcher. The hotel's overall design is inspired by Asia and adds a touch of Zen. The focal point is the central courtyard, with its comfortable seating, palm trees and swimming pools. The seafront bar and restaurant are the last stop before reaching the beach.

The Setai is divided into two parts: a historic Art Deco building with hotel rooms and a dizzying 40-storey tower. The best rooms are in the iconic glass tower with its breathtaking ocean views. The hotel boasts a sophisticated Asian-inspired spa with sumptuous treatments, a hammam, a fitness centre and a luxurious swimming pool.

This eco-chic hotel and pool deck boasts one of the most beautiful locations in Miami. Spacious rooms, elegant decor, spa, boot camp gym and restaurants add to the appeal.

The 426 rooms have been magnificently designed by Meyer Davis. They quickly create a serene atmosphere, with rustic tables and beautiful wall prints reminiscent of the sea. The bathrooms are just as welcoming, with marble baths and rainfall showers. The only downside is that some rooms do not have balconies.

A luxurious and sophisticated terrace, Watr is one of Miami's most impressive restaurants/bars, as well as one of its most beautiful. With Polynesian-inspired décor, Peruvian-influenced Japanese cuisine and stunning ocean views, this restaurant is perfect for adventurous souls who can't get enough of being close to the water. The narrow rooftop pool is an equally splendid retreat with 360-degree views.

As its name suggests, the Kimpton EPIC Hotel guarantees an epic experience. Luxurious as can be, the hotel faces Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. Throughout, the hotel's architecture is uncluttered without fuss, yet still trendy. In terms of design, the beautiful bay windows and private balconies encourage you to open your eyes to the horizon. Impossible to resist!

Facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, three lounge bars and a **premium spa offering a full service including in-room massages. A total of 411 rooms are decorated in sober, soft colours.

The rooftop's trump card: the Area 31 restaurant has set up shop on the terrace overlooking the city. The place is elegant and modern, with comfortable lounge sofas for a warm and vibrant atmosphere. The emphasis is on local produce and flavours. Another highlight of the terrace is the rooftop pool on the 16th floor, reserved for hotel guests.

At the Gale South Beach, edgy Art Deco design meets nostalgic, vintage black and white photography on the walls. The Gale is located in the heart of South Beach's glittering Collins Avenue scene, surrounded by iconic hotels. Just minutes from Lincoln Road, the only downside is that it doesn't directly overlook the waterfront. However, its rooftop pool with excellent views over South Beach makes up for this.

The Gale's Art Deco glamour is tastefully fulfilled. The décor is elegant and understated in a palette of cream tones and navy blues on dark wood floors. White leather chairs make up the lounge area in the small lobby, which immediately opens onto the Dolce Italian restaurant and leads you to the Regent Cocktail Club. The 87 rooms are chic and comfortable, with elegant furnishings.

The terrace offers impressive panoramic views of South Beach and the ocean. A large infinity pool, loungers, private cabanas and a bar perch at the very top of the hotel. In the evenings, a cosy atmosphere is created with live music and special drinks.

Le Boulan exudes understated luxury with its beautiful $6 million art collection. The small marble lobby with wood-lined walls, rooftop pool and courtyard invite guests to relax. Close to Collins Avenue and 20th Street, the Boulan is opposite the beach; the icing on the cake!

The hotel has a wide range of accommodation: studios, suites, single rooms and penthouses. All feature white furnishings and modern leather furniture.

Perched atop the hotel, this magnificent rooftop bar offers stunning views of Collins Park and Miami Beach. With comfortable sun loungers, private cabanas, a plant-covered solarium and palm trees. This terrace is a kind of oasis in the middle of one of Miami's busiest beaches. Open to guests only, it serves fresh cocktails and top-of-the-range drinks.

The W Miami, formerly the Viceroy, is an elegant hotel offering the longest pool deck in Miami, with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River. Set amidst the skyscrapers of Brickell, the hotel is a breath of fresh air in this business district.

In this hotel, designer Kelly Wearstler blends Beverly Hills rococo with sleek modernism and Asian accents. The spa, designed by Philippe Starck, has a sumptuous angular pool inlaid in marble, set amidst a library. The huge bedrooms come in mint green and slate grey, with whimsical driftwood canopy bed frames. There are eclectic design references to China and Art Deco Miami.

The rooftop boasts an impressive 15-storey infinity pool, 90 metres long and overlooking the bay. There is also a restaurant and a bar serving local wines and spirits. Reserved for hotel guests, the rooftop is a perfect blend of relaxation and pleasure.

Situated on Biscayne Bay, approximately 20km south of South Beach, the Mayfair attracts with its relaxed, bohemian ambience, while offering plenty of activities at sea. With its Gaudi-inspired façade, sculptural mahogany doors and sunny courtyard, this hotel has been a fixture of Miami for over 30 years. Highlights include the spa, rooftop pool and restaurant.

Inside, the hotel displays its European, Asian and Latin American influences. One of a kind, the hotel surprises with its Spanish terracotta tiles, stained glass windows and sculpted ceilings. This style also extends to its spacious rooms with Japanese baths, private balconies, mahogany furniture and Brazilian wood doors.

The Mayfair's rooftop offers beautiful views of the ocean and the surrounding area, as well as a fantastic swimming pool, a lounge area with sofas all inspired by Gaudí. The spacious bar serves classic and signature cocktails with fruity flavours typical of the region. The relaxing terrace, reserved exclusively for guests, is far from the hustle and bustle of Miami.

This historic Art Deco boutique hotel in the middle of the busy stretch of Collins Avenue boasts a rooftop pool, interior design by Todd Oldham and an on-site restaurant. It has all the ingredients of a vintage South Beach near the beach. Too noisy for some, a paradise for others.

The four-storey hotel was built in 1939 by architect L. Murray Dixon. Renovated in 1998 with a groovy new decor by New York fashion designer Todd Oldham, the hotel now boasts 20 additional rooms on the seafront. The furnishings were designed by fashion designer Oldham, bringing in warmer, spicier colours, including orange, red and yellow for the rooms and suites.

The Tony Hotel South Beach is ideally located within walking distance of famous cafes and restaurants. However, you can enjoy stunning views from the rooftop pool or relax with a cocktail from the rooftop bar and lounge.

This South Beach hideaway is a budget-friendly, trendy alternative. Guests enjoy a rooftop bar, restaurant and sparsely furnished but stylish rooms. For budget travellers who want a taste of the glitz and glamour of South Beach nightlife, this is the place to be.

With its retro charm, the hotel aims to be intimate and minimalist, with no frills. The lobby and bedrooms are all in white with touches of red. The patio, with its sun loungers or swivel and play chairs, adds to the facilities. Bursts of red permeate every room in the hotel.

The rooftop bar is just as charming, with its string lights and cosy lounges. The décor is inspired by a beach bungalow, with red lounge sofas and a small lighthouse serving as the bar. The bar serves handcrafted cocktails with a view of the ocean.