The Hotel

The name spelled vertically in eye-popping neon on the venue’s iconic aluminum spire—Tiffany—bears evidence of the hotel’s earlier incarnation. When the Tiffany Hotel was erected in 1939, neon was still a novelty. Its use, coupled with the spire’s rocket-like shape, combined to create a futuristic look influenced by the sci-fi themes then pervasive in popular culture.

This magnificent art-deco property is housed in the old Tiffany building on Collins Avenue as well as a second structure along spectacular Ocean Drive with furnishings designed by fashion designer Todd Oldham. The name "Tiffany" is spelt out vertically in eye-catching neon on the venue's famous metal tower, indicating the hotel's original identity. When the Tiffany Hotel, designed by L. Murray Dixon, was built in 1939, neon was still a novelty. Its usage, paired with the spire's rocket-like design, created a futuristic aesthetic influenced by the sci-fi themes that were prominent at the time.

Nowadays, everything at this quirky, romantic boutique hotel is colorful and unique, from the decor to the tie-dye bathrobes hanging in the small but lovely bathrooms. The style of soft browns and whites works thanks to designer Oldham's keen eye (albeit it's starting to seem a little 1990s at this point). Soft lighting and two-person baths complete the picture of a romantic getaway. On Thursday-Saturday nights, the hotel's most exquisite treat is a rooftop bar, a low-key hangout where locals and hotel guests relax.

Google rating: 4.3/5

Phone: +1 305-531-2222

Address: 801 Collins Avenue
Architect: L. Murray Dixon