
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for quick access to Brickell business, restaurants, and the Metromover, with a skyline-rooftop social scene.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a 4-star, city-center hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and skyline/Bay views—good for business travelers, families, and anyone who wants Brickell nightlife and easy transit access. 1 Hotel South Beach is a 5-star, eco-focused oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue—best for travelers who want a nature-driven luxury beach stay in South Beach.
Updated · about 14 km apart

Best for quick access to Brickell business, restaurants, and the Metromover, with a skyline-rooftop social scene.

Best for an upscale beachfront resort stay with multiple pools, a full spa, and strong eco-design credentials.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: choose Novotel if you want to stay in downtown Brickell for business or urban nightlife, prefer easy public-transit access (Metromover), or want a compact rooftop pool with skyline/Biscayne Bay views.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want an oceanfront South Beach location, multiple resort pools and poolside bars, an on-site full-service spa, or a nature-driven luxury design and larger resort amenities.
Bottom line: Pick Novotel for a city-centered, business-friendly stay with a prominent rooftop social scene; pick 1 Hotel South Beach for a full luxury beach resort experience and spa-focused downtime on Miami Beach.
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | 1 Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, business-friendly, social rooftop | Oceanfront luxury with eco-focused design |
| Location | Brickell district—close to Metromover, shops and restaurants | Collins Avenue, beachfront on South Beach; short walk to boardwalk and Lincoln Road area |
| Size (rooms) | 275 rooms | 426 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21 to check in | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | One 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool (rooftop deck) | Three outdoor pools + children's pool and pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Beach access | No—city location (Brickell) | Yes—oceanfront with beach loungers and cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge + Vista Rooftop Bar (all-day dining & rooftop bar) | 3 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges (including rooftop WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP listed) |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa (24-hour fitness center available) | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials; 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Meeting & event space | Multiple ballrooms and ~4,000–5,000 sq ft meeting space; rooftop event options | Large conference center / meeting space (about 25,005 sq ft) and ballroom(s) |
| Known for | Rooftop infinity pool and skyline/Biscayne Bay views in Brickell | Sustainable design, oceanfront location, big resort-style pool program |
Novotel sits in Miami’s Brickell district near transit, shopping and downtown dining.
Choose Novotel for urban convenience, transit access, and Brickell attractions.
1 Hotel is on Collins Avenue, directly on South Beach’s shoreline and near the boardwalk.
Choose 1 Hotel for direct beach access and South Beach’s coastal attractions.
Novotel offers 275 air-conditioned rooms and a mix of Superior Rooms and suites tailored to business and leisure stays.
Rooms at Novotel are practical and oriented to urban travelers and business guests.
1 Hotel lists 426 guestrooms with premium bedding, tablets and larger bathroom fittings.
1 Hotel has a larger resort room inventory and room features oriented to a beach-luxury stay.
Novotel focuses on two in-house venues: UVA Restaurant & Lounge and the Vista Rooftop Bar.
Novotel’s dining centers on a mid-century inspired restaurant and a social rooftop bar with skyline views.
1 Hotel has multiple on-site restaurants and a larger bar program to support a resort stay.
1 Hotel provides more variety on-site for dining and drinks, reflecting its resort scale.
Novotel’s signature water feature is the 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with skyline and bay views.
Novotel’s rooftop pool is a social, skyline-focused amenity best for city views rather than a beach day.
1 Hotel has a resort pool program plus direct beach access.
1 Hotel is the clear pick for a full pool-and-beach resort experience.
Novotel emphasizes a 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop social scene centered on Vista Bar.
Novotel is focused on fitness and a compact rooftop nightlife; not a spa destination.
1 Hotel offers a full-service spa and larger on-site nightlife and bar offerings.
1 Hotel is built for spa time and on-site resort nightlife—better for leisure and wellness-focused stays.

Novotel — brickell location, multiple ballrooms and compact meeting rooms, rooftop event space and transit access.

1 Hotel South Beach — direct oceanfront location, three pools, beach amenities and full spa services.

1 Hotel South Beach — more restaurants and bars across the property for varied meal and drink options.

Novotel Miami Brickell — rooftop infinity pool and Vista Rooftop Bar with Biscayne Bay and skyline outlooks.
1 Hotel South Beach — it’s oceanfront with beach loungers, cabanas (surcharge) and multiple resort pools.
Novotel Miami Brickell — located in Brickell with meeting rooms and easy access to the Metromover and downtown businesses.
No — Novotel Miami Brickell does not list a dedicated on-site spa; it does have a 24-hour fitness center.
No — 1 Hotel South Beach is not adults-only; it welcomes guests of all ages.
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