Bringing an edgy yet sexy Espanola vibe to South Beach, Esme is a hotel come “village” that offers a fun and sophisticated place to stay to enjoy the best of Miami. There’s no doubt that the rooftop deck is the place to be here. Chill at the pool by day, whether it’s in the water or on the very ‘instagrammable’ day beds. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a sundowner from The Roof Bar and soak up the music. Live DJ sessions carry on into the night on Friday’s and Saturdays so you can celebrate the weekend in style. There’s plenty of other bars and restaurants to enjoy at Esme, make sure you book a reservation at the hidden Sushi Bar with only 12 prized seats so you can devour nigiri to your hearts content. As you walk through the buildings of the hotel you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Spain with the plant lined terraces and deep red tones, and then that glorious sunshine will hit you as you leave the lobby – where you’re just 4 minutes’ stroll from Ocean Drive and the beach itself. If you carry on down past the Versace Mansion (which we’d recommend booking into for lunch!) to the Art Deco Gift Shop, you can join a tour of the Art Deco district. Or make use of the complimentary bicycle rental from the hotel to explore Miami Beach at your own agenda. If it’s more down time you’re looking for, the hotel offers a beach service with towels and chairs too.
Amenities
Bicycle Rental
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Close to Beach
Where is it
Located on the corner of Washington Avenue and the historic Espanola Way, just 4 minutes walk from Ocean Drive, and 5 minutes walk from the sand.
Hotel information
145 rooms and suites across 2 sections, Casa Matanza and The Village. All with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, chomecast-enabled 43” HD Smart TV, in-room tablet compendium, USB charging ports, mini bar*, safe, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities, and bathroom amenities by Grown Alcehmist.
Classic King Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Classic Double Rooms have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Superior Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger in size, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Superior City View Rooms feature a private French balcony with view so of Espanola Way, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
The Drexel (Mediterranean fare, open for dinner, drinks, and weekend brunch). The Roof (poolside bar serving a range of drinks, small plates and classic fare). Sushi Bar (intimate speakeasy bar). El Salon (cocktail bar and lounge, serving small plates). Tropezon (Andalucian style gin and tapas bar).
Regular live music and DJ sessions.
Rooftop swimming pool and lounge deck. Bicycle rental. Access to nearby fitness centre, Gymage.
Complimentary WiFi access. Valet parking $45 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Room service*. Laundry service*. Concierge.
There is a resort fee of $45 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort fee includes:- Complimentary WiFi access – Complimentary passes to nearby fitness centre, Gymage – Pool access – Beach towels and chairs – In-room tea and coffee – Concierge service. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Based on 156 reviews
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Excellent (76)
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Bad experience!
Aug 13, 2025Rocio R
The hotel itself is beautiful and well-maintained, but my beach experience was awful. The woman managing the umbrellas and chairs was extremely rude. I gave her my room details and all the required information, yet she refused to provide the service included in my stay and demanded $65 cash instead, even though I was a hotel guest with beach…
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The hotel itself is beautiful and well-maintained, but my beach experience was awful. The woman managing the umbrellas and chairs was extremely rude. I gave her my room details and all the required information, yet she refused to provide the service included in my stay and demanded $65 cash instead, even though I was a hotel guest with beach amenities included. It was an unpleasant and disappointing interaction that really impacted my stay.
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A great stay just off Española way
Aug 10, 2025LeeMcshefferyGourock, United Kingdom
We ended up staying at Esmé hotel after our originally booked hotel had to cancel due to refurbishment works, as such our booking was automatically re-routed to Esmé.
I have to say, this situation made us nervous as we are quite particular with hotels and like to research them quite thoroughly prior to booking, on this occasion the…
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We ended up staying at Esmé hotel after our originally booked hotel had to cancel due to refurbishment works, as such our booking was automatically re-routed to Esmé.
I have to say, this situation made us nervous as we are quite particular with hotels and like to research them quite thoroughly prior to booking, on this occasion the re-arrangements were done quite late - as such we didn’t have time to research.
I can say we were very pleasantly surprised with Esmé, the decor, initial scent as you enter the reception area and friendly staff all made for a good first impression.
Further to this, the location just off Española way was very good, it is 2 located on Washington Ave - 2 blocks West from Ocean drive & 3 blocks South of Lincoln road. I would note that due to the close proximity to Española way that it can be slightly noisy, however the rooms seemed fairly well insulated so we weren’t disturbed by this.
There is a rooftop pool, bar and sitting area which looks to be pleasant - we didn’t spend much time here so can’t comment much on this.
The only downside we found was with regards to parking, while this is indeed a well populated area of South Beach, the sole parking option available with the hotel is Valet which was $55 for our SUV, we used this on the first night after a lengthy day of travelling from Scotland (and circa 5 hours worth of flight / airport delays), however we opted to self park at the Municipal parking garage on Collins Ave a few blocks away for $20 per day after this.
Overall a pleasant experience - would recommend
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Nice design and lovely staff, but be wary of the hidden fees and unfulfilled promises
Jul 30, 2025Daniele RLondon, United Kingdom
The hotel was fine overall, but a few things left us disappointed. I had booked a Premium King room, but the space was surprisingly small. While the vibe and interiors were stylish and the waitstaff were genuinely lovely, the overall experience didn’t match expectations.
We were charged an additional $45 per night for a “village amenity fee” that…
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The hotel was fine overall, but a few things left us disappointed. I had booked a Premium King room, but the space was surprisingly small. While the vibe and interiors were stylish and the waitstaff were genuinely lovely, the overall experience didn’t match expectations.
We were charged an additional $45 per night for a “village amenity fee” that wasn’t clearly disclosed before booking. This was on top of the city tax, and supposedly covered services like beach access — even if you don’t use them. The frustrating part is that when you actually go to the beach, you’re told you only get two chairs included and have to pay extra for a parasol, unless you want to roast in the sun. It felt misleading and borderline scammy — what’s the point of a resort fee if you still need to pay for basic comfort?
Breakfast was also underwhelming. There’s a small buffet, but anything hot, like eggs or pancakes, comes at an extra cost. You only get boiled eggs included, which felt stingy for a hotel of this level.
We apparently had VIP Access benefits, but never received the complimentary bottle of wine or any other perks. Only found out about it later, which added to the sense of being misled.
In short: nice design and lovely staff, but be wary of the hidden fees and unfulfilled promises. We left feeling like the hotel prioritised upselling over hospitality.
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Don’t stay here if you want a good nights sleep
Jun 28, 2025Nate MKo Kret, Thailand
If you want to sleep at all — don’t book here. Multiple reviews with the same feedback but clearly the hotel doesn’t care. Music from the hotel roof bar so loud it rattles the windows till late at night. You’re either a night club or hotel — you can’t be both.
An Unforgettable Stay at Esmé Hotel Miami – Truly Exceptional!
Jun 26, 2025lawanilisaBudapest, Hungary
I had an amazing time at Esmé Hotel Miami! The hotel is stylish, cozy, and perfectly located. Everything was clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed.
A big thank you to Jesus Ramos, the Director of Front Office, who was incredibly helpful and friendly. He really made my stay special with his great service and attention to detail.
Highly…
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I had an amazing time at Esmé Hotel Miami! The hotel is stylish, cozy, and perfectly located. Everything was clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed.
A big thank you to Jesus Ramos, the Director of Front Office, who was incredibly helpful and friendly. He really made my stay special with his great service and attention to detail.
Highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Miami – I’ll definitely be back!
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Bad experience!
