Beachfront Resorts
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
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About
Faena Hotel Miami Beach reopened in 2015 in the former Saxony Hotel, a 1948 Collins Avenue resort, and anchors the Faena District in Mid-Beach. Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann had a hand in the design, which shows in the gold-leaf ceilings and murals by Juan Gatti. Damien Hirst’s gilded mammoth sculpture stands on the grounds.
The 179 rooms come with butler service, and the hotel has a private beach, a pool, and the Tierra Santa Healing House spa. Dining includes Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann and Pao by Paul Qui, while the Faena Theater hosts live performances. It holds two MICHELIN Keys and appeals to couples and design lovers who want a special-occasion stay away from the South Beach crowds.