Downtown Miami and Brickell Hotels Worth Booking
Downtown Miami and Brickell sit side by side, and this page leans toward hotels that put you in the city center without a car. citizenM Miami World Center is the most reviewed, with more than 9,200 reviews at 8.7, and citizenM Miami Brickell follows with more than 4,500 at 8.6, both with rooftop pools. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell is a short walk from the Brickell Metromover Station. One honest note: a few listings tagged downtown are in Doral and Coral Gables, including the Biltmore Hotel, and I flag them so the map does not surprise you.
Downtown Miami and Brickell form a dense, walkable center of towers, restaurants and the elevated Metromover, with Bayside Marketplace on the bay. Beyond it, Doral and Coral Gables are separate areas that need a car.
Where to stay
Downtown Miami Hotels by Location and Pool
A downtown Miami stay is about walking to restaurants, riding the Metromover and returning to a rooftop pool. The hotels on this page that sit in Brickell and the city center do that best; the ones in Doral and Coral Gables need a car.
The two citizenM hotels lead the page on guest volume. citizenM Miami World Center, rated 8.7 across more than 9,200 reviews, is a four-star hotel in the downtown city center with a rooftop swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, free WiFi, a fitness room, a 24-hour front desk and a business area. citizenM Miami Brickell, rated 8.6 across more than 4,500 reviews, offers a central city location in the Brickell neighborhood with a rooftop swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a lounge and a fitness room. Its rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning and iPads. I would choose either for a short city break.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell is the practical choice for transit. Rated 8.8 across nearly 2,000 reviews, it is a short walk from the Brickell Metromover Station and lists an outdoor pool, free WiFi and a daily hot breakfast. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, coffee facilities and a safety deposit box. Courtyard Miami Downtown Brickell Area, rated 8.2 across more than 1,600 reviews, lists air-conditioned rooms with a small refrigerator, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and an on-site bistro serving local cuisine, close to Bayside Marketplace.
If you want an apartment feel, several aparthotel listings sit in the city center. Modern and Luxurious Brickell Studio, rated 8.9 across 62 reviews, lists studios with sea views, balconies and kitchenettes, plus a rooftop pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a games room. Suites at SLS Lux Brickell and a Four Seasons Miami two-bedroom ocean-view suite are also listed in the city center, and X Lounge V-Panoramic Private Residence offers three bedrooms with a rooftop pool, each with only 16 to 23 reviews. Their scores look strong, but I treat them as promising rather than proven.
Some listings tagged downtown are not in the city center. Sonesta Simply Suites Miami Airport Doral is near the airport, minutes from the city center, with fully equipped kitchens and a heated pool. Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is a historic resort with an 18-hole golf course, a full-service spa and ten lighted tennis courts on 150 acres, and the Downtown Doral condo-style resort is in Doral, well away from Brickell. They suit drivers and resort travelers, but I would not book them to walk to downtown dinner or the Metromover.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were booking a short city trip, I would choose citizenM Miami World Center for the rooftop pool and the downtown location. For a stay built around the Metromover and a hot breakfast, my choice would be Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell. If I wanted a resort weekend instead, I would book the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and accept that it is a drive from downtown.
Stunning Lux 2 Bed 2 Bath with Panoramic View from Balcony
Miami
33 reviews
Spacious aparthotel with panoramic views, pool, and spa facilities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would book this two-bedroom apartment for a family that needs real space in Miami. Guests rate it 9.7 across 33 reviews, an outstanding score. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a terrace and a balcony with panoramic views, and it was recently renovated. The building offers a swimming pool with a view, a hot tub, a sauna and spa facilities, plus a family-friendly restaurant.
DOWNTOWN DORAL, FLORIDA. NEW CONDO STYLE RESORT.
Miami
35 reviews
Spacious condo-style resort with a rooftop pool and spa in Downtown Doral
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThis condo-style resort in Downtown Doral offers one-bedroom units with a separate living room, a kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the garden or the city, a layout that gives families room to spread out. The rooftop swimming pool is the highlight for children, while parents can use the spa, sauna and fitness center. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk cover the practical side, and the resort describes itself as family-friendly.
X Lounge V-Panoramic Private Residence
Miami
23 reviews
Spacious aparthotel units with city views and a rooftop pool
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose this three-bedroom residence for a large family or two families travelling together in Miami. Guests rate it 9.3 across 23 reviews. Each unit has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a balcony with city views, which removes the usual morning queue. The building has a rooftop swimming pool, a sun terrace and a fitness center, and it sits in the city centre. WiFi is free.
Suites at SLS Lux Brickell managed by CE
Miami
21 reviews
City center suites with spa, pool, and private balconies
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would book the Suites at SLS Lux Brickell for a family that wants hotel facilities with a kitchenette in Miami. Guests rate it 9.2 across 21 reviews. Suites have kitchenettes, balconies, terraces and pool views, and the building offers spa facilities, a steam room, a fitness room, a garden, a restaurant and a bar. It sits in the city centre, and an electric vehicle charging station is available. WiFi is free.
Modern and Luxurious Brickell Studio
Miami
62 reviews
Rooftop pool and hot tub with sea views in downtown Brickell
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would pick this Brickell studio for a small family that wants a rooftop pool in Miami. Guests rate it 8.9 across 62 reviews. Studios have sea views, a balcony and a kitchenette, and the building offers a rooftop swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a terrace. A games room keeps children busy on a rainy afternoon, and free WiFi is included. Brickell is Miami's downtown financial district.
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
Miami
477 reviews
Historic resort with golf, spa, and a vast pool in Coral Gables
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe vast outdoor pool with cabanas is the centrepiece for families, and the cabanas give younger children a shaded break from the Florida sun. Ten lighted tennis courts allow evening games once the heat drops, and the 18-hole golf course suits parents or teenagers who play. The 150 acres of tropical grounds leave plenty of room to walk. Rooms come with robes and a 65-inch TV, and 477 reviews average 8.8.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell
Miami
1,982 reviews
Downtown Miami hotel with an outdoor pool and complimentary hot breakfast
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe daily hot breakfast is included, which takes care of the first meal for the whole family, and the outdoor pool is a welcome break from the Miami heat. The Brickell Metromover station is a short walk away, and the free elevated Metromover loops through downtown, an easy ride for children. Rooms have coffee facilities and a safe for valuables. 1,982 reviews average 8.8, a strong result at this volume.
citizenM Miami World Center
Miami
9,232 reviews
Rooftop pool and modern comfort in the heart of downtown Miami
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe rooftop swimming pool is the family highlight at citizenM Miami World Center, a welcome break after a hot day in downtown Miami. The restaurant and bar keep meals on site, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. WiFi is free, a fitness room is available for parents, and the central location gives easy access to the city's main attractions. Rooms are compact, so families should check the layout before booking.
Four Seasons Miami Two Bedroom - 2Bath Ocean view Suite - Amazing views
Miami
16 reviews
Ocean-view suite with rooftop pool, spa, and pet-friendly amenities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFour Seasons Miami Two Bedroom Ocean View Suite gives a family two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen, which is a lot more room than a standard hotel stay in central Miami. Children will head for the rooftop pool, while adults can use the spa and the fitness center. Free bicycles help explore the neighbourhood together, and pets are accepted. A restaurant and bar on site cover evenings out. I would choose it for a city break with kids.
citizenM Miami Brickell
Miami
4,518 reviews
Rooftop pool and modern rooms in the heart of Brickell
Check availabilityWhy guests love itcitizenM Miami Brickell is a modern hotel in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, and guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across more than 4,500 reviews. The rooftop pool is the highlight for older children and teens, and the restaurant, bar and lounge keep meals simple. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and iPads to control the room. The 24-hour front desk helps with late flights. I recommend it to small families who want a central city base rather than a beach resort.
Sonesta Simply Suites Miami Airport Doral
Miami
1,019 reviews
Spacious suites with kitchens, a heated pool, and airport proximity
Check availabilityWhy guests love itEvery suite at the Sonesta Simply Suites Miami Airport Doral has a fully equipped kitchen, and that is what I would highlight for families on a longer stay: meals follow the children's schedule, not a restaurant's. A convenience store on site covers the basics, the heated outdoor pool fills the afternoons, and the fitness center is open 24 hours. Pets are welcome and high-speed internet is free. Miami International Airport is minutes away, with Doral, Coral Gables and Kendall a short drive. An 8.6 from 1,019 reviews is excellent.
Courtyard Miami Downtown Brickell Area
Miami
1,623 reviews
Downtown Miami hotel with an outdoor pool and on-site dining
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA location near Bayside Marketplace is the main argument I would give families for the Courtyard Miami Downtown/Brickell Area, with the Art Deco Historic District a short drive away. Rooms are air-conditioned with a small refrigerator and a flat-screen TV, handy for drinks and a cartoon before bed. The outdoor pool fills a hot afternoon, and the bistro on site serves local cuisine when nobody wants to go out again. There is also a fitness center. An 8.2 from 1,623 reviews is a very good score.
Local tips
- 1Choose citizenM Miami World Center or citizenM Miami Brickell when a rooftop swimming pool and a downtown base matter most.
- 2Pick Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell if you plan to ride the Brickell Metromover and want a daily hot breakfast.
- 3Book Courtyard Miami Downtown Brickell Area for a bistro on site and a short ride to Bayside Marketplace.
- 4Check the neighborhood before booking aparthotel units, since only some listings sit in Brickell and the city center.
- 5Read recent reviews for the aparthotel listings, because several rest on fewer than 70 reviews.
- 6Use the Metromover from Brickell to reach downtown sights and restaurants instead of parking at each stop.