
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for city-focused travelers who want a modern Brickell base, skyline/Biscayne Bay views, and a rooftop pool near downtown transit and shopping.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a compact, 4-star city hotel in Brickell with a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool and skyline/Bay views; read this if you want easy access to downtown Miami and a rooftop pool scene. Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach is a major full-service beachfront resort on Collins Avenue; read this if you want a classic South Beach beach-and-resort stay with more on-site facilities.
Updated · about 14 km apart (roughly 8.7 miles)

Best for city-focused travelers who want a modern Brickell base, skyline/Biscayne Bay views, and a rooftop pool near downtown transit and shopping.

Best for travelers seeking direct beach access, a large resort with many facilities (spa, restaurants, pools), and a central South Beach location.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: pick Novotel if you plan to spend most of your time in Brickell/Downtown, want a compact modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and quick access to the Metromover and Brickell City Centre.
When Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach wins: choose Loews for a straightforward South Beach stay with an oceanfront location, an on-site full-service spa, multiple restaurants, and more resort-scale amenities and outdoor space.
Bottom line: Novotel is a city-hotel option focused on skyline views, rooftop pool life, and Brickell access; Loews is the larger beachfront resort for guests who want sand, surf, and a wider selection of on-site services.
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | Loews Miami Beach Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Compact 4-star city hotel focused on Brickell skyline and Bay views | Major full-service South Beach beachfront resort |
| Location | Brickell district, near Metromover and Brickell City Centre | Collins Avenue, steps from Miami Beach and the boardwalk |
| Size (rooms) | 275 rooms | 790 rooms |
| Who it's for | City travelers, business and families wanting Brickell access | Beachgoing families and resort-style vacationers |
| Pools & beach | 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool (no hot tub) | Outdoor pool plus 2 hot tubs; beachfront access |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge (all-day) and Vista Rooftop Bar | 4 restaurants (including Preston's Market) plus a bar/cafe |
| Wellness | 24-hour fitness center; no dedicated on-site spa | Full-service spa, health club, sauna and steam options |
| Family & kids | Family-friendly; children welcome; pool supervision rules for under-12s | |
| Parking | Self-parking on-site (paid) | Self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge) |
| Notable meeting/wedding space | Multiple ballrooms including a 12th-floor Skyline Ballroom and rooftop event space | Ballroom and banquet facilities; large meeting/banquet spaces |
Novotel Miami Brickell sits in the Brickell neighborhood, walking distance to the Metromover and Brickell City Centre.
Choose Novotel for downtown Brickell access and car-free local travel.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach is located on Collins Avenue, immediately adjacent to the sand and the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Choose Loews when you want direct beach access and to be in the heart of South Beach.
Novotel has 275 guest rooms and a handful of suite types with skyline or Bay views.
Novotel is a mid-sized hotel with compact modern rooms and some suites for families or longer stays.
Loews has a wide range of room types across a large resort footprint, from city-view rooms to oceanfront suites.
Loews provides many room choices and large-capacity options, including oceanfront balconies and suites.
Novotel offers an all-day restaurant and a rooftop pool bar with skyline views.
Novotel covers most dining needs on-site with a focus on rooftop pool dining and all-day service.
Loews lists four restaurants on-site and a coffee shop; room service and bar/lounge options are available.
Loews offers broader on-site dining variety across multiple restaurants and casual outlets.
Novotel's headline amenity is the 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool overlooking the skyline and Biscayne Bay.
Novotel provides an elevated pool experience suited to skyline-view lounging rather than beach time.
Loews combines resort pool space with direct beach access and additional outdoor hot tubs.
Loews is the stronger pick for traditional beach-and-pool resort days and family beach time.
Novotel focuses on a 24-hour fitness center and rooftop bar nightlife.
Novotel suits active guests who want a city gym and rooftop drinks rather than a full spa program.
Loews offers a full-service spa plus fitness and evening dining/lounges on a larger scale.
Loews is the better choice when a resort spa and a wider set of evening amenities matter.

Novotel Miami Brickell — close to the Metromover, Brickell City Centre and downtown offices.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach — immediate beachfront location and boardwalk access.

Loews — full-service spa, larger pool/hot tub setup, and more restaurants and family amenities.

Novotel — 12th-floor infinity pool with skyline and Biscayne Bay views and a rooftop bar.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach. It’s on Collins Avenue with direct access to Miami Beach and the boardwalk.
Novotel Miami Brickell. It’s in Brickell near the Metromover and Brickell City Centre, making downtown meetings and nightlife easier.
Neither property is an all-inclusive resort; meals and breakfasts are typically an extra charge unless you book a rate that includes them.
Yes. Both are general-audience hotels that welcome families, though check specific policies for child rates, rollaway beds and pool supervision rules.
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