
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for travelers who want a compact, modern Brickell base with a rooftop pool, convenient Metromover access, and skyline/Biscayne Bay views.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a 4-star, city-center hotel with a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool and skyline/Bay views; it suits travelers who want Brickell nightlife, shopping and easy transit access. Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a large, iconic oceanfront resort in Mid Beach with multiple pools, many restaurants and a full spa—read this if you’re deciding between a downtown Brickell stay or a classic Miami Beach resort.
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Best for travelers who want a compact, modern Brickell base with a rooftop pool, convenient Metromover access, and skyline/Biscayne Bay views.
Best for travelers who want an oceanfront resort experience with many on-site restaurants, multiple pools, and a full-service spa.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: choose Novotel if you prefer a downtown location close to Brickell City Centre, quick access to the Metromover, a rooftop infinity pool with skyline and bay views, and a smaller, urban hotel footprint that’s easier to navigate.
When Fontainebleau Miami Beach wins: choose Fontainebleau for a classic Miami Beach resort stay—direct beach access, a large inventory of rooms, multiple outdoor pools, a notable spa, and many on-site dining and nightlife options.
Bottom line: pick Novotel for a compact Brickell/Downtown experience focused on city access, rooftop pool time and streamlined service; pick Fontainebleau for an oceanfront resort stay with scale, variety of pools and extensive food, beverage and wellness offerings.
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | Fontainebleau Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, midrise business-leisure hotel with a rooftop focus | Large, resort-style oceanfront property with a glamour/nightlife profile |
| Location | Brickell district — walkable to Brickell City Centre and Metromover | Mid Beach — beachfront on Collins Avenue, steps from the boardwalk |
| Size (rooms) | 275 rooms | Not published |
| Ages / guest policy | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 21+ | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / beach | One rooftop infinity pool (12th floor) with free cabanas and a pool bar | Multiple outdoor pools (4) plus direct beach access and poolside bars |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge (all-day) and Vista Rooftop Bar (poolside) | Numerous on-site outlets (supplier lists 9 restaurants and 8 bars) |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated spa; 24-hour fitness center on-site | Full-service spa on-site with treatment rooms and wellness facilities |
| Known for | Rooftop pool with skyline/Biscayne Bay views and Brickell access | Iconic oceanfront resort scale, nightlife and large pool complex |
| Accessibility & family features | Wheelchair-accessible routes; family-friendly with crib/rollaway options | Wheelchair-accessible facilities and supervised childcare (surcharge) |
| Parking | On-site self-parking (tiered paid rates) | Valet parking available for a surcharge |
Novotel sits in Miami’s Brickell financial and dining district with easy pedestrian and transit access.
Novotel is for travelers prioritizing Brickell access and transit connections over beach proximity.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach is an oceanfront Mid Beach resort on Collins Avenue.
Fontainebleau is for travelers who want direct beach access and an on-site resort environment.
Novotel offers a compact set of room types focused on city and bay views.
Novotel’s rooms suit travelers who want skyline or Biscayne Bay views in a modern Brickell hotel.
Fontainebleau has a large number of rooms across a resort campus with ocean or ocean-adjacent views.
Fontainebleau is a good pick when you want broader room choice and beachfront orientation.
Novotel’s on-site dining is compact but complete for most stays.
Novotel covers everyday dining and rooftop cocktails without the scale of a large resort food program.
Fontainebleau lists many on-site restaurants and bars covering a wide range of styles.
Fontainebleau suits travelers who want many on-site dining and nightlife choices without leaving the resort.
Novotel’s signature amenity is its 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool.
Novotel is a rooftop-pool-focused property—great for skyline views but not a multi-pool beach resort.
Fontainebleau provides multiple outdoor pools plus direct beach access.
Fontainebleau is the clear pick if you want several pools and beachfront time on-site.
Novotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and rooftop bar options but no dedicated spa.
Novotel delivers fitness and rooftop nightlife but not a full-service spa experience.
Fontainebleau has a dedicated full-service spa and on-site nightlife options.
Fontainebleau is geared toward guests who prioritize spa treatments and resort nightlife.

Easy walk to Brickell City Centre, Mary Brickell Village and the Metromover station.
Direct beach access, four outdoor pools and a wide roster of restaurants and bars on-site.

Rooftop infinity pool with skyline and Biscayne Bay views and free cabanas.
Full-service spa, nightclub and a broader selection of evening venues.
Both welcome families, but Novotel emphasizes family-friendly policies in Brickell and has supervised pool rules for kids; Fontainebleau also welcomes families and provides supervised childcare (surcharge).
Fontainebleau has a full-service spa on-site; Novotel Miami Brickell does not list a dedicated named spa (it has a 24-hour fitness center).
Novotel Miami Brickell is in the heart of Brickell with short walks to the Metromover and local restaurants; Fontainebleau is beachfront in Mid Beach and is not in the Brickell downtown core.
Novotel has two main outlets (UVA Restaurant & Lounge and Vista Rooftop Bar); Fontainebleau lists many more on-site restaurants and bars (supplier lists 9 restaurants and 8 bars).
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