SLS Hotel South Beach

South Beach, Miami

Virgin rating

The hotel

Situated in the playground of the rich and famous, this is a playful concoction of sophistication, elegance and exemplary service right on the beach, just minutes from Ocean Drive. Elegant and luxuriously feminine, with an added contemporary edge, this accommodation really is fit for royalty, whilst the mirrors on the ceiling and box marked ‘sinners,’ add a very French twist to the otherwise demur décor. Designed in the style of a bathtub, there are 2 swimming pools which come complete with a 10 foot tall silver ‘rubber ducky’.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Beachfront location in the heart of South Beach. Driving time from Miami International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

All rooms have air-conditioning, 42" HD LCD TV, WiFi, Ciel Spa amenities. Standard Queen Rooms have city views and are located on floors 3-7 with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior City View King Rooms have panoramic city views and are located on floors 3-7 with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premier City View King Rooms have panoramic city views and are located on floors 8-11 with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Ocean View King Rooms offer ocean views and are located on floors 3-7 with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premier Ocean View King Rooms offer ocean views and are located on floors 8-11 with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

  • Discounted Rates and Free Breakfast: When booking a promo room, receive discounted rates and breakfast for two daily! For travel between 29 Feb'24-30 Apr ’25 when staying a minimum of 2 nights, book by 29 Apr ’24.  Valid in PROMO rooms only, Must book a room with Promo in the room name for the offer to apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply.  

The Bazaar by José Andrés (Spanish cuisine with influences from South Beach's local Latin flavours). Katsuya by Starck (Japanese cuisine). Hyde Beach (nightlife oceanfront location with a pool, beach and indoor-outdoor space). The Terrace. Bar Centro.

2 bathtub-style swimming pools. Cabanas*. IGK Salon*. V - Yoga, Fitness.

In-room dining*. Concierge service.

This hotel has a resort fee of $52 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - WiFi - Pool access - Beach access - Fitness centre access - 2 beach lounge chairs - Beach towels - Coffee service at the front desk (before 11:00am) - Sonicast (The Ultimate Casting Experience) - Complimentary BMW House Car Service (drop-off only, within 2 mile radius upon availability). Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Underwhelming

Mar 25, 2024 Nickihump Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

We were not made aware of the music event being held at the hotel. We were not able to use the pool facilities which is not what you expect when book a hotel with pools in Miami! Room was ok, quite small, no real space to put away clothes. Excellent location for beach and the hotel provides you with sun lounges and towels on the beach which is… Read more
We were not made aware of the music event being held at the hotel. We were not able to use the pool facilities which is not what you expect when book a hotel with pools in Miami! Room was ok, quite small, no real space to put away clothes. Excellent location for beach and the hotel provides you with sun lounges and towels on the beach which is great. Overall a little underwhelming though Read less
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Mar 23, 2024 chris v

When we booked the room, we were not advised we would not be able to use the pool amenities. There was an industrial music festival at the hotel, full of young kids, and the pool area was blocked off for the event. In addition, we had to wait 5 hours for the room to be available.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst hotel experience ever

Mar 18, 2024 miamig2021 Miami, Florida

I have been to over 100 hotels in my life, this was the worst experience I’ve ever had. From the pool being closed for the duration of my stay, to the late night pool man putting down his bag to come fight me in front of my girlfriend… all the way to the elevator breaking down in the morning for hours and us having to go up 11 flights of stairs.… Read more
I have been to over 100 hotels in my life, this was the worst experience I’ve ever had. From the pool being closed for the duration of my stay, to the late night pool man putting down his bag to come fight me in front of my girlfriend… all the way to the elevator breaking down in the morning for hours and us having to go up 11 flights of stairs. The manager only offered a 45.00 dollar resort fee removal after the experience… I could not believe this was the renowned SLS. For a room that supposedly retailed over 700.00… 1 star because I can’t give 0 stars. Read less
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Mar 17, 2024 Shaman M

I came to SLS with a friend and from the start all the service was top tier! Nicholas who was our server at the bar and beach made our trip worth while! He was the sweetest and always provided us with the best service ! He made our stay the best possible!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location but outdated

Mar 16, 2024 Gustavo A

The location is definitely the best in Miami Beach and there are some very nice perks like the pool, pool club, and the beach club. However, the hotel could do with a number of improvements that should be the bare minimum for any world-class hotel, let alone one as expensive as this. The rooms are tiny. While there’s not much that can be done to… Read more
The location is definitely the best in Miami Beach and there are some very nice perks like the pool, pool club, and the beach club. However, the hotel could do with a number of improvements that should be the bare minimum for any world-class hotel, let alone one as expensive as this. The rooms are tiny. While there’s not much that can be done to resolve this, maybe some renovations are in order. There is no desk space for work in the room, and very few electrical outlets, most of which are far from the bed or in other far locations. The wifi is also very bad. My phone had to use 5g almost the whole time. That also means that the Chromecast they offer won’t work either, so there is virtually no option of watching anything on streaming. The bathrooms are also quite dark, to the point where you cannot see things that need to be seen in a bathroom. Also, in one of the rooms I stayed, the electrical outlet in the bathroom was not working. Gym is also quite outdated, with very little equipment for those who lift. Just a few dumbbells and a bench, and that’s all. Another annoying thing are the junk fees charger upon payment, but that is to be expected of almost any hotel these days. Read less