
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for skyline views, rooftop pool time, and Brickell nightlife or business travel.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a 4-star, city-center hotel in Brickell with a rooftop infinity pool and skyline/Biscayne Bay views — good for urban travelers who want rooftop drinks and easy access to downtown. The Palms Hotel & Spa is a 4-star, tropical-style oceanfront spa hotel on Miami Beach — read this if you prefer beachfront rooms, a private beach and onsite spa services.
Updated · about 14 km apart

Best for skyline views, rooftop pool time, and Brickell nightlife or business travel.

Best for beachfront stays, daytime beach access, and spa-focused relaxation.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: choose Novotel if you want a downtown Brickell base with a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool, skyline and Biscayne Bay views, easy access to Brickell City Centre and Metromover transit, plus multiple event spaces.
When The Palms Hotel & Spa wins: pick The Palms if you want an oceanfront Miami Beach location with a private beach, a stronger on-site spa/steamroom/sauna offering, and a relaxed tropical resort feel steps from the beach.
Bottom line: Novotel Miami Brickell is the better pick for city-first travelers who value rooftop pool time and Brickell access; The Palms Hotel & Spa is better for travelers prioritizing beachfront time and spa services.
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | The Palms Hotel & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary urban hotel focused on skyline/Bay views and rooftop social spaces. | Tropical-style oceanfront resort with a spa emphasis and beach access. |
| Location | Brickell district — near Brickell City Centre and Metromover. | Miami Beach (Collins Avenue) — oceanfront on Collins Ave. |
| Size / rooms | 275 rooms across 12 floors (built 2016). | Not published |
| Who it's for (ages) | All-ages, family-friendly (primary guest must be 21 to check in). | All-ages (adults and families welcome). |
| Pools / beach | 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with free cabanas and Vista Pool Bar. | Outdoor swimming pool(s) and a private beach; poolside bar and ocean access. |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge (all-day) and Vista Rooftop Bar & Lounge (poolside). | On-site restaurants / bars listed, plus poolside bar; supplier listing names restaurants generally. |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center available. | On-site spa, massage, steamroom and sauna services listed. |
| Known for | Rooftop infinity pool, skyline/Biscayne Bay views, event and wedding spaces. | Beachfront location, spa services, garden and private beach access. |
| Events & meetings | Multiple ballrooms and rooftop event space (several venues, up to ~220 guests). | Meeting/banquet facilities and indoor/outdoor event venues available. |
| Nearest beach | Not on the beach; South Beach is across Biscayne Bay in Miami Beach (about 14 km). | Private beach on-site (oceanfront). |
Novotel Miami Brickell sits in the Brickell district near transit and shopping.
Choose Novotel for a centralized downtown Brickell base and easy transit connections.
The Palms Hotel & Spa is on Collins Avenue with direct oceanfront access in Miami Beach.
Choose The Palms if proximity to the ocean and Miami Beach activities matters most.
Novotel has a clear room mix with skyline and bay-view options plus suites.
Novotel offers predictable city-view room types and larger inventory for groups and families.
The Palms lists a range of city, garden and ocean-view rooms and suites.
The Palms caters to beach-facing travelers with explicit ocean-view and balcony suite options.
Novotel centers dining around UVA Restaurant & Lounge and the Vista Rooftop Bar.
Novotel is stronger for rooftop cocktails, a set all-day restaurant program and scheduled brunch.
The Palms offers multiple on-site dining options and a poolside bar per the supplier listing.
The Palms provides beachfront dining and bar choices, though supplier detail on specific signature venues is limited.
Novotel's rooftop infinity pool is a primary social feature with cabanas and pool bar service.
Novotel is ideal if you want an elevated rooftop pool scene and skyline views rather than ocean access.
The Palms provides outdoor pool(s) plus a private beach for ocean access.
The Palms is the clear choice for guests prioritizing beach access and combined pool/spa relaxation.
Novotel focuses on a 24-hour fitness center and rooftop bar nightlife rather than an onsite spa.
Choose Novotel for fitness and rooftop evening drinks; seek treatments off-site for spa needs.
The Palms lists multiple spa amenities and services alongside evening bar options.
If spa treatments and a calmer, beachside evening are priorities, The Palms better matches those needs.

Novotel Miami Brickell — its 12th-floor infinity pool and Vista Rooftop Bar make it the better option for skyline-focused pool time.

The Palms Hotel & Spa — beachfront location with a private beach and poolside bar puts the ocean at your door.

The Palms Hotel & Spa — supplier listing includes on-site spa, massage, steamroom and sauna services.

Novotel Miami Brickell — multiple ballrooms and rooftop event spaces with substantial capacities make it event-friendly.
If you want downtown access, restaurants and transit, pick Novotel Miami Brickell; if your priority is beach time and spa services, choose The Palms Hotel & Spa.
No — both properties are all-ages and welcome families. Novotel requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21; The Palms's supplier listing sets a minimum check-in age of 18.
The Palms Hotel & Spa lists an on-site spa with massage, sauna and steamroom. Novotel Miami Brickell does not have a dedicated on-site spa.
No — Novotel Miami Brickell features a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with a rooftop bar; The Palms has outdoor pools and direct beach access but not a rooftop infinity pool.
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