This Art Deco hotel has a new tropical look - and an amazing new pool mural

The multimillion-dollar revamp is done, and an Art Deco gem and its 31 suites are ready for guests.

Renovated by interior design firm Modplay Studio, The Savoy Hotel has refreshed its look with vintage lamps, velvet furnishings, banana-leaf-print wallpaper and all kinds of eclectic art. The South of Fifth all-suites hotel originally opened in 1935.

The new lobby at the boutique oceanfront hotel has an old-money, distinctly Florida air. Think old timey Palm Beach, with rattan settees, palm frond seating and velvet sofas.

A café bar and outdoor garden with an inhouse cigar roller are scheduled to open this spring, but for now you’ll be greeted with a bar cart and hand-shaken martinis. That’s a pretty good substitute, if you ask us.

The most arresting change, though, may be the new art that’s part of the two-acre oceanfront poolscape: a striking mural of tropical flora by artist Michael Lin.

“We are proud to have restored The Savoy to its original Art Deco splendor, now with personalized amenities and bespoke service at the ultra-boutique level,” said Eric Hadar, Chairman and CEO of Allied Partners, in a press release. “With a focus on customized service, our charming South of Fifth location provides access to a thoughtful range of resort and local experiences.”

The Savoy Hotel

Address: 425 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach

Information and reservations: www.savoy-miami.com

This story was originally published January 21, 2020 at 5:58 AM with the headline "This Art Deco hotel has a new tropical look - and an amazing new pool mural."