By the Where to Stay in Miami editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay near Brickell City Centre, around South Miami Avenue and 8th Street, where the shops, restaurants and Metromover stations are closest together. Our pick is EAST Miami, inside the complex, with four pools and the Sugar rooftop bar.
For calm, classic luxury, the Four Seasons Hotel Miami is a few blocks south on Brickell Avenue. Families and groups should look at SLS LUX Brickell, where every room is a suite. On the Miami River, the Kimpton EPIC and JW Marriott Marquis put you between Brickell and Downtown. On a budget, citizenM Miami Brickell and the Hampton Inn & Suites in West Brickell are the cheapest well-placed options.
Brickell's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | Walk to | Downsides |
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| Brickell City Centre | First visits, dining, shopping | Restaurants, Metromover | Busy and pricey |
| Brickell Avenue (south) | Quiet luxury, bay views | Bayfront towers, a few restaurants | Longer walk to the center |
| Miami River edge | Cruises, Downtown events | Riverwalk, Downtown | Traffic around the bridges |
| West Brickell | Budgets, Metrorail | Brickell station | Plainer streets |
Map of Brickell Hotels
The Miami River and Downtown are at the top of the map; Brickell Avenue runs south along the bay.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Brickell stays →Best Luxury Hotels
Pools above the city and polished service.
EAST Miami
Brickell City Centre
Our top pick: a design hotel inside Brickell City Centre with four pools, a rooftop bar and the Metromover in the building.
Best for: City breaks
- Four pools
- Sugar rooftop bar
- Suites and 1- to 3-bedroom residences
More about this hotel
A sleek tower hotel inside Brickell City Centre with four pools, the Sugar rooftop bar and the Quinto restaurant. The Eighth Street Metromover station is part of the complex, so Downtown is a free ride away.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Brickell Ave
Quiet luxury on Brickell Avenue, with a two-acre pool terrace.
Best for: Business and quiet luxury
- Two-acre pool terrace
- Equinox fitness club
- Rooms on floors 20–29
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A calm luxury hotel on Brickell Avenue with a two-acre pool terrace on the seventh floor and a large Equinox fitness club in the tower. Guest rooms are on floors 20 to 29.
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SLS LUX Brickell
S Miami Ave, near Brickell City Centre
All suites, up to two bedrooms, with a rooftop pool, for families and groups.
Best for: Families and groups
- All suites, up to two bedrooms
- Rooftop pool
- Altitude Pool & Lounge
More about this hotel
An all-suite hotel near Brickell City Centre with suites of up to two bedrooms, a rooftop pool and the ninth-floor Altitude Pool & Lounge. It suits families or friends who want more space in the city.
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On the River, Next to Downtown
Big towers on the Miami River, a short walk from both Brickell and Downtown.
Kimpton EPIC Hotel
Miami River, Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown Miami
On the river where Brickell meets Downtown, with two pools and water views.
Best for: Pre-cruise splurges
- Two pools, one on a 16th-floor terrace
- PortMiami views from the pool terrace
- Privai Spa + Fitness
More about this hotel
A riverfront tower where Downtown meets Brickell, with two pools, including a 16th-floor pool terrace that looks out to PortMiami. Zuma is on site, and many balconies face the water.
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami River, Downtown Miami
A big riverside tower with a pool, a bowling alley and a media room.
Best for: Business trips
- Heated outdoor pool
- Bowling alley and 3D media room
- Fitness and business centers
More about this hotel
A big riverside tower where Downtown meets Brickell, with a heated outdoor pool, a bowling alley and a 3D media room. It works for business trips and for a night before a cruise.
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Best Budget Bases
Simple rooms close to the free Metromover and Metrorail.
citizenM Miami Brickell
S Miami Ave at SE 10th St, Brickell
A compact-room design hotel with an outdoor pool, next to a Metromover station.
Best for: Solo travelers
- Outdoor pool
- Next to a Metromover station
- About 250 m from Brickell City Centre
More about this hotel
A compact-room design hotel in the middle of Brickell, next to the Tenth Street Promenade Metromover station and two blocks from Brickell City Centre. It has an outdoor pool and a shared lounge, and suits solo travelers and couples who will spend little time in the room.
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Photo: Phillip Pessar, CC BY 4.0
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell
SW 12th St, West Brickell
A budget chain hotel in West Brickell with a pool and free breakfast, a short walk from Metrorail.
Best for: Budget city stays
- Outdoor pool
- Free hot breakfast
- About 150 m from Brickell station
More about this hotel
A chain hotel on the west side of Brickell with an outdoor pool, a free hot breakfast and the Batch Gastropub on site. It is about 150 m from the Brickell Metrorail and Metromover station, so the train to the airport and the free Metromover to Downtown are both close.
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Brickell Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Kimpton EPIC HotelMiami River, Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown Miami · SplurgePre-cruise splurgesCheck prices -
JW Marriott Marquis MiamiBiscayne Blvd Way, Miami River, Downtown Miami · SplurgeBusiness tripsCheck prices -
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/BrickellSW 12th St, West Brickell · BudgetBudget city staysCheck prices
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EAST Miami
Design hotel
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Brickell City Centre | Splurge | City breaks | Check prices |
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami
City luxury
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Brickell Ave | Splurge | Business and quiet luxury | Check prices |
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SLS LUX Brickell
All-suite hotel
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S Miami Ave, near Brickell City Centre | Splurge | Families and groups | Check prices |
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Kimpton EPIC Hotel
Riverfront hotel
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Miami River, Biscayne Blvd Way, Downtown Miami | Splurge | Pre-cruise splurges | Check prices |
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JW Marriott Marquis Miami
City hotel
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Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami River, Downtown Miami | Splurge | Business trips | Check prices |
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citizenM Miami Brickell
Compact design hotel
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S Miami Ave at SE 10th St, Brickell | Budget | Solo travelers | Check prices |
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell
Chain hotel
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SW 12th St, West Brickell | Budget | Budget city stays | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Brickell or the Beach?
Brickell suits travelers who care more about restaurants, rooftop bars, business meetings or a city break than beach days. It is also a good second base after a few nights in South Beach. The nearest beaches are on Key Biscayne, 15–25 minutes by car, and in South Beach, also 15–25 minutes away without traffic.
Weekday rush hours and weekend nights clog the causeways to Miami Beach, so a 20-minute ride can double. Hotel parking is usually paid valet, and some hotels add a daily fee; the free Metromover is the reason you may not need a car at all.
Getting Around Brickell
- Metromover: free, from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The Brickell Loop links Brickell City Centre and Brickell Avenue with Downtown.
- Metrorail: from Brickell station, the Orange Line runs to Miami International Airport. Trains run from 5 a.m. to midnight; on weekends you may have to change at Earlington Heights.
- By car: 20–30 minutes from MIA without traffic, 15–25 minutes to South Beach and 10–20 minutes to PortMiami.
- On foot: the core of Brickell is walkable, and the Miami Riverwalk links it to Downtown.
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