
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for travelers who want a Brickell location, a skyline-rooftop pool and family-friendly rooms close to the Metromover and Brickell City Centre.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a 4-star, family-friendly downtown hotel with a 12th-floor rooftop pool and skyline/Biscayne Bay views; read this if you want a Brickell base with a lively rooftop scene and easy access to Miami’s financial and shopping districts. Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is a 5-star, celebrity-associated luxury beach resort in Mid Beach centered on Nobu dining and multiple pools; read this if you want a Miami Beach resort stay with Nobu restaurants, spa services, and resort-style pools.
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Best for travelers who want a Brickell location, a skyline-rooftop pool and family-friendly rooms close to the Metromover and Brickell City Centre.

Best for guests who want a Miami Beach resort experience with multiple outdoor pools, a full-service spa and on-site Nobu dining.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: choose Novotel if you want a convenient downtown Brickell location, a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool and family-friendly services for kids, plus direct access to Brickell shopping and transit.
When Nobu Hotel Miami Beach wins: pick Nobu Hotel Miami Beach if you prefer a Mid Beach oceanfront setting with multiple pools, a full-service spa and the cachet of Nobu restaurants and bars.
Bottom line: Novotel is a practical, skyline-focused 4-star option in Brickell with a standout rooftop pool and event spaces; Nobu is a 5-star resort-style pick on Miami Beach that emphasizes spa, pools and celebrity-branded dining.
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | Nobu Hotel Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary 4-star downtown hotel with rooftop-pool social scene | 5-star celebrity-associated luxury resort with resort-pool and dining focus |
| Location | Brickell district (1500 SW 1st Ave) near Metromover & Brickell City Centre | Mid Beach (4525 Collins Ave) on Miami Beach near the Boardwalk |
| Size (rooms) | 275 rooms | 206 rooms |
| Audience / ages | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 21+ | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools | One rooftop infinity pool (12th floor) with free cabanas and Vista Pool Bar | Four outdoor pools plus poolside bars and loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge (all-day) + Vista Rooftop Bar | 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges, including Nobu dining |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa with treatments, steam room and fitness facilities |
| Known for | Rooftop skyline and Biscayne Bay views, weekend brunch and event spaces | Nobu-branded dining, multiple pools and Mid Beach resort setting |
| Accessibility & family features | Wheelchair accessible throughout; family-friendly policies, cribs and rollaways | Wheelchair-accessible paths; children 12 and under stay free with parent/guardian |
| Parking & transport | On-site self-parking (tiered paid rates); close to free Metromover | Covered parking and valet (surcharge); preferred airport MIA |
Novotel sits in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, steps from shopping, dining and transit.
Pick Novotel to stay in the heart of Brickell near shops, restaurants and transit.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is located on Collins Avenue in Mid Beach, adjacent to the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Choose Nobu if you want a Miami Beach resort location with direct access to the boardwalk and beach.
Novotel offers 275 air-conditioned rooms and suites with skyline and bay views, including multiple room categories and family-friendly options.
Novotel has more rooms and specific family-friendly bedding options for groups and families.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has 206 air-conditioned rooms and a range of bay and ocean-view suites and villas.
Nobu focuses on ocean/bay views and suite/villa options typical of a beach resort.
Novotel centers dining around UVA Restaurant & Lounge and the Vista Rooftop Bar for casual to mid-century–styled all-day dining.
Novotel is geared to casual rooftop cocktails and family-friendly all-day dining in Brickell.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach pairs Nobu-branded dining with additional restaurants and bars across the resort.
Nobu is the choice for travelers prioritizing on-site signature dining and resort bar options.
Novotel’s standout water feature is a single rooftop infinity pool on the 12th floor with skyline and bay views.
Novotel is for guests who want a skyline rooftop pool experience in Brickell rather than a beachfront resort pool complex.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach offers multiple outdoor pools and direct access to the beach/boardwalk area.
Nobu suits guests who prioritize varied pool options and proximity to the beach.
Novotel provides a 24-hour fitness center and the Vista Rooftop Bar for evening socializing.
Novotel covers fitness and casual nightlife via its rooftop bar but not a full spa program.
Nobu includes a full-service spa, fitness facilities and multiple bars/lounges for resort leisure.
Nobu is the better pick when a resort spa and a full slate of pool and bar options matter most.

Novotel — close to the Metromover, Brickell City Centre and downtown dining/drinks.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — multiple outdoor pools and a Mid Beach oceanfront setting.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — Nobu-branded restaurants and a resort dining program.

Novotel — family-friendly policies, rollaways/cribs, and easy access to downtown attractions.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — it’s on Collins Avenue in Mid Beach with multiple pools and beach/boardwalk access.
Novotel Miami Brickell — it’s in Brickell near the Metromover, Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village.
Novotel requires the primary check-in guest to be at least 21; Nobu Hotel Miami Beach’s supplier listing shows check-in minimum age is 18.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has a full-service spa; Novotel Miami Brickell does not have a dedicated on-site spa.
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