Inside the Four Seasons Hotel Miami’s Newly Redesigned Rooms

In the Brickell financial district, the Four Seasons Hotel Miami’s newly decorated rooms and suites have enhanced the brand’s elegance by bringing lightness to each interior. Tara Bernerd & Partners, the British designers in charge of the redo, characterize it as follows: “We have paid great attention to the bespoke furniture pieces within the room, the credenza, bed bench and mid-century-inspired floor light, together with the elegant headboard, all finished in a pale palette of sophisticated fabrics that are a nod to the business district and bring a wonderful juxtaposition to a bold carpet design.” It adds up to a bright and happy Florida look, with furniture in medium to light woods and taupe fabrics accented by a gold-colored rug, conveying a feeling of relaxation.

Four Seasons Hotel Miami / Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Before entering my room, I enjoyed a swift check-in on the seventh floor. For some this is an inconvenience, and a future renovation will bring check-in to the lobby of the building. I am used to it as many upscale hotels check in guests upstairs, where they feel more private and secure.

Whole roasted branzino at Edge Brasserie / Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Miami

I often pass on complimentary lobby fruit, but not this time as the perfectly ripe plum, nectarine, red pear and mandarin were all ready to be eaten, and so sweet. Nearby I encountered the two-acre palm-lined pool terrace featuring turquoise umbrellas. Though in the heart of busy Brickell Avenue, it felt far from the city, like an island paradise. The alfresco restaurant Bahía offers northern Mediterranean cuisine, such as seasonal oysters with pomegranate mignonette and an unusual snapper Milanese sandwich with eggplant caponata, mozzarella and arugula on crisp ciabatta bread. For afternoon shade head to the Palm Grove, featuring swaying hammocks between 28 towering royal palm trees, a perfect siesta spot. Not to be missed is the decadent Sunday brunch, which includes endless Laurent-Perrier champagne.

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The hotel’s signature dining spot is Edge Brasserie, where happy hour includes signature cocktails like A Cuppa Shine (chamomile-infused tequila, Licor 43, Lillet Blanc, honey and lemon). A guest chef program has kept Edge at the culinary forefront (recent talents have included Giorgio Rapicavoli and Nina Compton), and exciting menu changes are on the horizon. The new executive chef, Edouard Deplus, is combining traditional French techniques with ingredients from nearby farms and producers. To refresh, the hotel’s spa services include favorite treatments such as the Biologique Recherche Hypercustom Facial, designed to show transformative results for all skin types. In every way, the Four Seasons Hotel Miami is at the top of its game, so centrally situated it’s a breeze getting in and out and all around.
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