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Check out these hotels that are making Miami a travel hot spot

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Miami’s hotel scene continues to evolve.

The Faena Hotel Miami Beach, distinguished by its Tierra Santa Healing House spa, highlights the luxury market and earned recognition on Oprah’s hotel ranki

New arrivals like the Gale Miami Hotel Residences offer innovative dining, such as the Italian-inspired Casa Gianna. And established properties like The Setai are also evolving, with new offerings like the Japanese restaurant Japón.

Take a look at what's new and coming.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Porters Yandy Lopez, left, 41, and Felix Alpizar, 38, hold the door for guests as they enter the signature lobby space of the Faena Hotel which opened in 2015. By CARL JUSTE

NO. 1: OPRAH JUST RANKED THIS MIAMI BEACH RESORT AS A TOP HOTEL. HERE’S WHY IT MADE THE LIST

“You’re not depriving yourself.” | Published July 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha

NO. 2: HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF THESE NEW OR AWARD-WINNING HOTELS IN MIAMI?

From waterfront resorts to new luxury spots, discover Miami hotels for every type of traveler. | Published September 25, 2024 | Read Full Story

The Japanese Torii gate in the courtyard of the glamorous new restaurant Japón at The Setai Miami Beach. Torii gates are often found at the entrance or inside Shinto temples. By Kris Tamburello

NO. 3: THIS LUXURY HOTEL ON MIAMI BEACH IS OPENING A GLAMOROUS NEW RESTAURANT. HERE’S A LOOK

From the chef at Jaya | Published September 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

The dining room at Casa Gianna at the Gale Miami hotel.

NO. 4: THIS LUXURY HOTEL NEAR DOWNTOWN’S MIAMI WORLDCENTER JUST OPENED ITS FIRST RESTAURANT

Miami Worldcenter has another restaurant opening. | Published November 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

A rendering shows developers’ plans to reconstruct the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach.

NO. 5: A NEW PROJECT IS PLANNED AT THE FORMER DEAUVILLE HOTEL SITE. HERE’S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

The proposal would reimagine the historic hotel and add two condo towers. | Published November 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Aaron Leibowitz

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.