
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Best for staying in downtown Miami with skyline views, easy access to Brickell shopping and a large Equinox fitness/spa program.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami is a 70-story Brickell tower luxury hotel with a rooftop pool terrace and Equinox spa — best for travelers who want a polished downtown base close to shopping and business. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is a five-star island beach resort on Key Biscayne — best for travelers who prefer a quieter beach-and-family environment a short drive from downtown Miami.
Updated · about 16 km (10 miles) apart

Best for staying in downtown Miami with skyline views, easy access to Brickell shopping and a large Equinox fitness/spa program.

Best for a quieter beach stay with direct beach access, lots of on-site family and outdoor activities like tennis and water sports.
When Four Seasons Hotel Miami wins: choose Four Seasons if you want a central Brickell address, skyline and bay views from a high-rise, an expansive rooftop pool terrace with a kids' pool, and complimentary access to Equinox fitness facilities.
When The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami wins: pick the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne if your priority is a beachfront setting, multiple outdoor sports (notably 11 outdoor tennis courts), larger resort grounds with kids' activities, and a more island-style resort pace.
Bottom line: both are luxury, family-friendly properties. For a downtown, city-and-business–oriented stay with a standout rooftop pool and Equinox spa/fitness access, Four Seasons is the better fit; for a seaside, resort-and-activity stay that feels removed from downtown, go with The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Miami | The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban luxury high-rise with skyline and bay views | Island beachfront resort with family and outdoor activities |
| Location | 1435 Brickell Avenue, Brickell (downtown Miami) | 455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne (island beachfront) |
| Size (rooms) | 221 rooms and suites | 421 rooms (supplier listing) |
| Ages / family policy | Family-friendly; children of all ages welcome; Kids Pool on rooftop | Family-friendly; up to 2 children 18 and under stay free with registered adult |
| Pools & beach | Two-acre seventh-floor Pool Terrace (heated main pool + Kids Pool; cabanas for surcharge) | Beachfront with 2 outdoor pools, beach umbrellas and poolside bars; beach access on Key Biscayne |
| Restaurants & bars | NUNA, Edge Brasserie, Bahía, Séptimo, 14 Thirty-Five (rooftop focus) | Five restaurants and 3 bars/lounges including poolside and Italian option (Luma); 24-hour room service |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Equinox (fourth floor) + complimentary access to Equinox Brickell (50,000 sq ft) | Full-service spa with massages, facials and spa treatment rooms; onsite fitness classes |
| Signature amenities | Rooftop pool terrace with skyline views and Equinox partnership | Beachfront setting, 11 outdoor tennis courts, water-sport rentals and marina access nearby |
| Event space | About 28,000 sq ft of meeting/event space; multiple ballrooms and rooftop venues | Approximately 30,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space (supplier listing) |
| Typical best guest | Business travelers and families who want downtown convenience and fitness-focused wellness | Families and leisure guests seeking a beach resort with outdoor sports and a quieter setting |
Four Seasons sits on Brickell Avenue in Miami’s financial and shopping district, steps from Brickell City Centre.
Stay here for downtown access, restaurants and shopping within walking distance.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is on Key Biscayne with direct access to local beaches and island parks.
Choose the Ritz-Carlton for direct beach access and a quieter island setting while still close to Miami by car.
Four Seasons has 221 rooms and suites in a 70-story tower with skyline and Biscayne Bay views.
Expect high-rise city or bay views and standard Four Seasons room comforts in Brickell.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne lists 421 air-conditioned rooms with private furnished balconies and many ocean or bay view options.
Rooms skew toward resort-style layouts with beachfront and ocean-view choices for families and couples.
Four Seasons focuses dining on rooftop venues and a mix of Nikkei, brunch and poolside options.
Choose Four Seasons for elevated rooftop dining with skyline and bay views and varied city-facing options.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars with resort and Italian options.
Expect resort-style dining with family-friendly and Italian options and multiple poolside choices.
Four Seasons' signature amenity is its two-acre seventh-floor Pool Terrace with a heated main pool and a dedicated Kids Pool.
The rooftop pool terrace provides an urban pool experience with family-friendly features and skyline views.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne combines beachfront access with resort pools and poolside bars.
Pick the Ritz for traditional beach-and-pool resort time and water-sport options just off shore.
Four Seasons emphasizes wellness through The Spa at Equinox and access to a large Equinox fitness club.
If fitness classes and a high-end urban spa are priorities, Four Seasons delivers with its Equinox partnership.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne supports wellness with a full-service spa and outdoor sports on property.
The Ritz pairs a spa with outdoor-sport options for active guests who prefer resort evenings over city nightlife.

Four Seasons — Brickell address, walkable to shopping and near the Metromover and business venues.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne — direct beach access, family pools and many outdoor activities.

Four Seasons — The Spa at Equinox plus complimentary access to the 50,000 sq ft Equinox Brickell gym.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne — on-site tennis program with 11 outdoor courts and multiple recreational offerings.
Both are family-friendly. Choose Four Seasons if you want a shorter stay in downtown with a dedicated Kids Pool and easy access to city attractions; choose The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne for beachfront time, larger grounds and more outdoor kid-oriented activities.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell is closer to downtown nightlife, museums and Miami's shopping districts; the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is a short drive away and offers a quieter, resort pace.
Neither property is all-inclusive. At Four Seasons breakfast is an optional paid amenity; The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne offers breakfast for a surcharge. Both properties provide Wi‑Fi (Four Seasons: complimentary; Ritz-Carlton: supplier listing notes wireless internet access with optional in-room wireless charge).
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne lists 11 outdoor tennis courts on site. Four Seasons does not list on-site tennis courts; guests can access fitness and classes through Equinox but should check locally for tennis options.
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