Room, Bay View

As the name says, this room faces the bay, and the panoramic views bring Miami's light into both the bedroom and the seating area. The ocean, the private beach and the pools are all on the property, so you can step out to them whenever you like.

The room has 1 king bed with premium bedding and sleeps up to 3 guests. A rollaway bed can be added for a surcharge (around $75 per night), and a free crib is available for little ones.

It measures 498 sq. ft. and is a one-bedroom room with a sleeping area, a seating area, and a desk with laptop workspace. There is a wardrobe or closet, and an iron and ironing board. Connecting rooms are available for groups travelling together.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead and shower, with bathrobes, towels, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A toothbrush and toothpaste can be requested. Turndown service is part of the stay.

It is not all-inclusive, so dining and treatments are charged separately. The nightly resort fee of $65 plus 14% tax covers Tierra Santa wet spa access, the fitness center, chaise lounges, umbrella and towel service at the pool and beach, a welcome beverage, unlimited local calls, and in-room and property-wide WiFi. The fee also includes a digital newspaper and access to the house car on a first-come basis.

It suits couples and small families well. Faena Miami Beach welcomes children of all ages, with a kids' program and babysitting for a surcharge. The room sleeps three, and children 13 and over are charged as adults. For a longer stay, the desk, free WiFi, refrigerator, daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service make it easy to settle in.

Everything is on site. The hotel has its own private beach and temperature-controlled infinity pools (lap, family and central), plus a hot tub, and loungers are reserved for hotel guests. Dining includes Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Pao by Paul Qui, Tree of Life and the poolside Veranda breakfast (7:00–11:00am). Beyond the property, 36th Street Beach and 41st Street Beach are each about a 5-minute walk, and the Museum of Ice Cream is roughly 400 feet away.

The room is soundproofed, and premium bedding and air conditioning help with rest. The hotel does have lively evening venues, including the Living Room jazz bar, Saxony Bar and the Basement nightclub. If quiet matters to you, mention it when you book so the hotel can take note.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at noon, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Bring a photo ID and a credit card, as cash is not accepted and an authorization of about $250 per day is held. Most listings set the minimum check-in age at 21. Pets up to 25 lbs are welcome with a deposit and nightly fee.