Ocean View 1 Bedroom Suite

As the name says, the suite faces the Atlantic Ocean. You get a private balcony for taking in the view, and natural light fills the sitting area. The hotel sits directly on the beachfront in Mid-Beach, so the ocean is the main outlook.

The suite is 925 sq. ft. with a separate bedroom and a sitting area, so you can unwind in the living space while someone else sleeps. The balcony adds outdoor space. There is a wardrobe or closet for unpacking on longer stays.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead and shower, towels, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request.

The suite is soundproofed, which helps keep the sitting area and bedroom calm. The hotel does have late-night spots, such as The Living Room jazz bar, open until 2:00 am Thursday to Saturday, and the Saxony Bar lounge. The soundproofing is useful if you plan to turn in early.

In the suite you get free WiFi, free local calls, a minibar and refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker, champagne service, 24-hour room service, a safe, and daily housekeeping with turndown service. The resort fee ($65 plus 14% tax per night) adds Tierra Santa wet spa access, the fitness center, pool and beach chaise lounges, umbrella and towel service, a welcome beverage and first-come house-car access. Faena Miami Beach is not all-inclusive, so dining and spa treatments are charged separately.

It suits couples well because of the king bed, the separate bedroom and the sitting area. It also works for a small family, since the suite sleeps 3, a free crib is available, and connecting rooms can be arranged if you need more space. Faena Miami Beach welcomes children of all ages and has a family pool and a kids' program. Children 13 and over are charged as adults.

The hotel is oceanfront, with temperature-controlled infinity pools (a lap pool, a family pool and a central pool) and a hot tub. Pool loungers are reserved for registered guests. Dining on property includes Los Fuegos for live-fire Argentine cooking, Veranda for poolside breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 am, and the garden-setting Tree of Life cocktail bar. You can also reach 36th Street Beach and the Faena Forum on foot.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by noon. The front desk is staffed 24 hours. Bring a photo ID and a credit card, as cash is not accepted for the authorization. Valet parking is available for a fee, and there is an electric car charging station. The hotel does not provide airport transfers. Pets up to 25 lbs are welcome with a deposit and nightly fee.