Miami during F1 Racing is its own universe: supercharged, sun-drenched, celebrity-filled, and buzzing with energy from brunch to after-party. The hotels become the real runway: where the drivers stay, where the influencers shoot, and where every pool deck feels like a high-fashion pit stop. Consider this listicle the Paddock Club, but the hotel version. We’ve curated the most in-demand hotels in Miami right now; the ones dominating the F1 conversation and for all the good reasons.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
An icon of South Beach, Loews becomes F1-central every year; packed with athletes, creators, VIP talent and beach-club energy. Whether it’s their oceanfront cabanas or the elevated pool deck, everything feels high-gloss and high-octane. The vibe is family-friendly meets celeb-adjacent glamour. So many brand activations happen here, and there’s one that you absolutely must try: the Miami Race Week Steakhouse Menu at Bistro Collins.
The Setai Miami Beach
Ultra-luxe, serene, Asian-inspired, and still one of the most powerful celebrity magnets. Its minimalist suites, triple-temperature pools, and art-deco-meets-Japan aesthetic make it the choice for drivers, brand CEOs, and fashion houses. Think: Quiet, moneyed, elegant, where the A-list hides.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Faena is a fever dream of red-and-gold glamour; it is the place to be seen. The Damien Hirst gold mammoth, the ultra-styled pool, and the wildly theatrical interiors make it social-media ammunition during race week. Vibe check: Maximalist, cinematic, wildly expensive. You should totally consider making a pitstop here.
1 Hotel South Beach
Eco-luxury with a beach-club soul. The rooftop (with private cabanas and ocean views) becomes one of the hottest F1 hangouts, while influencers dominate the lobby like it’s a runway. We’re talking Y2K wellness meets VIP nightlife, a favourite for models. End the race weekend with the Holy Mole at Drift.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
A Miami legend that turns into pure adrenaline during F1 season. Think mega-parties, headliner DJs, pop-up brand lounges, and a constant swarm of talent. It is loud, famous, electric; the Las Vegas of Miami Beach.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Polished, elegant, freshly renovated, and always hosting the fashion-and-music set. This is where luxury purists check in for race week. We’re talking understated sophistication with a touch of Art Deco nostalgia, plus the stamp of luxury. They literally pulled in George Russell, we’re serious!
W South Beach
The cool kid on the block. Suites with panoramic ocean views, a lobby scene dripping in creative energy, and an always-booked-out F1 party calendar. High-design with high-drama? Very driver-adjacent if you ask us. The kind of hotel where Sir Hamilton could be chilling.
EAST Miami
Set in the futuristic Brickell City Centre, EAST is where tech founders, international creatives, and the F1-adjacent crowd stay. The rooftop bar, Sugar, becomes one of Miami’s most desirable sunset spots during the week. The vibe is sleek, modern, young money energy. We love!
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Executive glamour meets tropical serenity. Drivers, sponsors, and CEOs love it for its privacy and polished service. Quiet luxury, business-class chic is the motto here. Don’t forget to grab a scoop of gelato from the cart after a quick dip in their pool.
The Goodtime Hotel
A pastel-drenched, Wes Anderson–esque (we love that) hotspot co-owned by Pharrell; it is playful, photogenic, and exceptionally social. During F1, its pool deck, Pink Palace suites, and breezy tropical interiors become magnet territory for influencers, DJs, and fashion-forward race-week guests. The vibe is trendy, youthful, hyper-Instagrammable: Miami’s cool-girl energy distilled.
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