
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Best for travelers who want a quieter, service-focused luxury stay in Brickell with rooftop-pool and Equinox spa/fitness access.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami is a 5-star, 221-room luxury urban hotel in Brickell with a large seventh-floor pool terrace and Equinox spa access; read this if you want quiet, service-forward downtown luxury. Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach is a 4.5-star, large beachfront resort on Collins Avenue; read this if you want direct beach access, resort amenities, and easy access to South Beach nightlife and shops.
Updated · about 13 km apart

Best for travelers who want a quieter, service-focused luxury stay in Brickell with rooftop-pool and Equinox spa/fitness access.

Best for guests who prioritize direct beach access, a large resort layout and family-friendly beachfront amenities in South Beach.
When Four Seasons Hotel Miami wins: pick Four Seasons for a calmer, high-service luxury stay in downtown Brickell, rooftop pool terrace with a dedicated kids pool, and on-site Equinox spa/fitness access. It’s a better fit for business travelers, couples seeking quieter evenings, and families who prefer a more contained pool setup.
When Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach wins: pick Loews when you want to be on the sand, steps from Lincoln Road, Española Way and Ocean Drive, and when a broad selection of room types (oceanfront balconies to skyline views), multiple on-site restaurants and beach amenities matter most.
Bottom line: Four Seasons is Brickell luxury and quieter rooftop-pool comfort with a strong spa/fitness partnership; Loews is a large, full-service South Beach resort centered on beachfront location and resort-scale amenities. Choose by whether you want downtown Brickell calm or direct South Beach beach access and resort energy.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Miami | Loews Miami Beach Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Quiet, business-district five-star luxury focused on service | Large, upscale beachfront resort in busy South Beach |
| Location | Brickell financial district (1435 Brickell Avenue) near Brickell City Centre | Collins Avenue, beachfront in South Beach (1601 Collins Ave) |
| Size (rooms) | 221 guest rooms and suites | 790 air-conditioned rooms and suites |
| Audience / age policy | All ages; family-friendly with a dedicated Kids Pool | All ages; family-friendly resort (children 17 and under can stay free per registered adult in supplier notes) |
| Pools / beach | Two-acre seventh-floor Pool Terrace with heated main pool, Kids Pool, cabanas (surcharge) | On-site outdoor pool(s) plus direct beachfront access and beach towels; 2 hot tubs listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple signature venues (NUNA, Edge Brasserie, Bahía, Séptimo, 14 Thirty-Five) focused on rooftop dining and skyline views | Four restaurants and at least one bar/lounge with room service and a coffee shop/cafe on property |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Equinox (fourth floor) plus complimentary access to Equinox Brickell (50,000 sq ft, many classes) | Full-service on-site spa and fitness facilities, plus fitness classes and wellness offerings |
| Known for | High-touch service, rooftop pool terrace and Equinox partnership | Beachfront location, resort-scale amenities and proximity to Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive |
| Event space | Extensive meeting and wedding venues across 28,000+ sq ft with several ballrooms and outdoor terrace options | Ballroom and meeting facilities; on-site banquet/ballroom and reception space (supplier lists a ballroom and banquet hall) |
| Parking & transport | Valet and self-parking on site; house car service historically within local radius; close to Metromover | Self parking and valet available (surcharges); close walk to South Beach shopping and boardwalk |
Four Seasons sits on Brickell Avenue in Miami’s financial and shopping district, convenient to Brickell City Centre and downtown attractions.
Choose Four Seasons for downtown convenience, urban dining and easy access to business and cultural sites.
Loews is located on Collins Avenue in central South Beach with direct beach access and short walks to Lincoln Road and Española Way.
Choose Loews if you want to be on the sand and in the center of South Beach activity.
Four Seasons offers 221 rooms and suites in a 70-story tower with city and bay-facing options and multiple suites.
Four Seasons focuses on quality and views from a tall downtown tower rather than high room counts.
Loews lists many room types from city-view rooms to oceanfront rooms and suites, reflecting its large resort scale.
Loews offers many room layouts and oceanfront balcony options for families and beach-focused travelers.
Four Seasons concentrates dining on rooftop and terrace venues with several signature restaurants and cocktail bars.
Four Seasons focuses on elevated, curated dining and skyline terraces.
Loews lists four on-site restaurants, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe, plus in-room dining during limited hours.
Loews offers more casual resort dining options and greater variety for beach days and families.
Four Seasons centers much of its guest activity on a two-acre seventh-floor Pool Terrace.
Four Seasons is ideal if you want a controlled, service-oriented pool environment with family amenities but no beachfront.
Loews combines on-site pools and resort facilities with direct access to the Atlantic beach.
Loews is preferable if beach access and sand-side days are your priority.
Four Seasons ties wellness to Equinox with on-site spa treatments and complimentary guest access to a large Equinox fitness center.
Pick Four Seasons for a stronger, hotel-linked fitness and spa program and quieter evenings.
Loews provides a full-service on-site spa, fitness classes and easy access to South Beach nightlife and walkable dining.
Loews suits travelers who want beachside spa/fitness options plus immediate access to South Beach nightlife.

Four Seasons — Brickell address, quiet service, on-site meeting rooms and easy access to the financial district.

Loews — direct ocean access, beach towels and close walking distance to Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive.

Four Seasons — The Spa at Equinox plus complimentary access to the large Equinox Brickell fitness center.

Loews — many room types including oceanfront balconies and family-friendly resort amenities.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach. It’s beachfront on Collins Avenue with easy access to sand and the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami. Located in Brickell with a more restrained downtown atmosphere and service-focused luxury.
Yes — Four Seasons lists a dedicated enclosed Kids Pool on its rooftop Pool Terrace; Loews is family-friendly with resort amenities and beach access.
Four Seasons — it has The Spa at Equinox and complimentary access to Equinox Brickell (a 50,000 sq ft fitness facility). Loews also has a full-service spa and fitness classes on site.
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