Need to know

Rooms

335, including 190 suites.

Rates

Low season, US$500–US$960; high season, US$560–US$1,005; excluding breakfast (around US$35 each) and 13 per cent tax.

Check-out

Midday, although later check-out may be possible, with half a day’s room charge. Check-in: 3pm.

Facilities

Spa, gym, WiFi throughout (US$14.95 a day), valet parking (US$37 a night), boat landing. In rooms: flatscreen TV (with Tivo), iPod dock, kitchenette with mini-fridge, Korres toiletries.

Poolside

Mondrian’s oversized pool terrace is a hotel highlight, with staggering Biscayne Bay views. Massive private cabanas are created by manicured arched hedges and feature flatscreen TVs, lounge furniture and a locker.

Children

Cots can be supplied for babies, and older children can sleep in extra beds for US$25 a night. Local nannies can be arranged to babysit, from US$29 an hour, with a day’s notice.

Also

Smoking is allowed in designated rooms, by the pool and on the restaurant terrace.

In the know

Our favourite rooms

We loved the shoreline panoramas from spacious Bay View Studio 1418, as well as its private terrace, trompe l’oeil mirror and patterned Delft tiling. 1410, a Deluxe Bay View Suite, is even larger, with equally head-turning views. For out-and-out indulgence, the hotel’s four Tower Suites are absurdly luxurious, with terraces stretching out an immense 2,000 square feet, deep soaking tubs and striking, full-wall artworks. Oh, and full butler service.

Packing tips

A capsule wardrobe of bright, brash colours – in Miami, the clothes have to be louder than the music.

Also

Whether you’ve forgotten the shampoo, or urgently need a Bentley, or fancying buying a penthouse, the wall-sized vending machine in the lobby can supply it. Just slip your card in and make your selection.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant

The white and whimsical Asia de Cuba spills out into the lobby and, as the name suggests, fuses Asian and Latin cuisine to create intensely flavoured dishes, such as calamari salad with chayote, palm hearts, banana and cashews, and tuna tartare with olives and almonds. Surrounded by etched mirrors and candelabra, one lengthy dining table is bookended by high-backed ‘whisper chairs’ that enable diners at either end of the table to hear each other speak at the lowest volumes.

Dress code

Go for bold Balenciaga or Moschino cocktail dresses. And remember, there’s no upper limit on heel length or sunglasses size here.

Top table

For real romance, rent on of the poolside cabanas and arrange to dine in there. Alternatively, secure a pot on the terrace for Biscayne Bay views while you eat.

Last orders

Dinner’s available until 11pm during the week and midnight at weekends. The bar buzzes on till 2am (4am on Fridays, and 3am on Saturdays).

Room service

A full 24-hour menu is available.

Hotel bar

One of Miami’s hippest hangouts, Sunset Lounge is named and decorated in honour of the original Mondrian on Sunset boulevard, with etched mirrored walls, a slick black-and-white colour theme. There are regular DJ nights, and the mixed berry caipirhinas are beauty in a glass.

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Mondrian Miami

1100 West Avenue