
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Best for walkable access to Brickell shopping, dining and a large rooftop pool terrace for families and city travelers.
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami is a five-star urban retreat in Brickell with a rooftop Pool Terrace and family-friendly services; this comparison is for travelers choosing a luxury city stay. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is an ultra-luxury beachfront resort in Bal Harbour best for travelers who want sand, sea and high-end shopping nearby.
Updated · about 25 km apart

Best for walkable access to Brickell shopping, dining and a large rooftop pool terrace for families and city travelers.

Best for private beachfront access, ultra-luxury ocean-view rooms and proximity to Bal Harbour Shops for luxury shopping.
When Four Seasons Hotel Miami wins: choose Four Seasons if you want a central Brickell location with easy walking access to shops, the Metromover, a large rooftop pool terrace (including a Kids Pool) and full Equinox fitness/spa partnerships—good for families and business travelers who want city convenience.
When The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort wins: choose The St. Regis if beachfront location, an ocean-view room with private balcony, multiple on-site restaurants and a full-service spa on the sand are top priorities—good for travelers prioritizing beach time and Bal Harbour shopping.
Bottom line: both are five-star properties with refined service; pick Four Seasons for a walkable Miami-city experience and rooftop pool life, pick The St. Regis for beachfront seclusion and shopping-adjacent luxury.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel Miami | The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban luxury, Brickell business-district energy | Ultra-luxury, beachfront resort in Bal Harbour |
| Location | 1435 Brickell Avenue — walkable to Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village | 9703 Collins Avenue — on Bal Harbour Beach, steps from Bal Harbour Shops |
| Size (guest rooms) | 221 guest rooms and suites | Not published |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly with a dedicated Kids Pool | All ages; not adults-only |
| Pools & beach | Two-acre seventh-floor Pool Terrace with heated main pool and enclosed Kids Pool; private cabanas (surcharge) | Beachfront property with 2 outdoor pools, beach sun loungers and cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | NUNA (Nikkei), Edge Brasserie, Bahía (poolside), Séptimo and 14 Thirty-Five bars | Four on-site restaurants including Atlantikós (Greek) plus 2 poolside bars and a main bar/lounge |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Equinox (fourth floor) with access to Equinox Brickell fitness (50,000 sq ft) | Full-service spa with massage, facials and treatment rooms; 24-hour fitness facilities on site |
| Known for | Rooftop pool terrace, city skyline views, Equinox partnership | Beachfront location, Bal Harbour Shops proximity, luxury ocean-view rooms |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive — ~28,251 sq ft of meeting/event space with multiple ballrooms and outdoor venues | Conference space ~17,651 sq ft with 9 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family services | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and pool; family amenities including kids pool and kids policies | Wheelchair-accessible fitness center, accessible path of travel and family amenities |
Four Seasons sits on Brickell Avenue in Miami’s financial district, within easy walking distance of Brickell City Centre and public transit.
Choose Four Seasons for a walkable, city-centered Miami base.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort sits directly on Bal Harbour Beach and is adjacent to Bal Harbour Shops.
Choose The St. Regis for beachfront seclusion and immediate access to Bal Harbour Shops.
Four Seasons offers 221 rooms and suites in a 70-story tower with bay and cityscape options.
Choose Four Seasons for high-rise rooms with skyline or bay views and a range of suite options.
The St. Regis lists many ocean-view room types and suites with private furnished balconies.
Choose The St. Regis for rooms centered on ocean views and private furnished balconies.
Four Seasons’ dining centers on rooftop venues and a Nikkei fine-dining restaurant.
Choose Four Seasons for city-skyline dining and a rooftop dinner scene.
The St. Regis offers four restaurants including Atlantikós and room service during limited hours.
Choose The St. Regis for beachfront dining options and access to Bal Harbour Shops’ restaurants.
Four Seasons’ signature amenity is the two-acre seventh-floor Pool Terrace with family-friendly facilities.
Choose Four Seasons when you want a large, family-friendly rooftop pool experience with city views.
The St. Regis combines beachfront access with multiple outdoor pools and beach amenities.
Choose The St. Regis for direct beach access and pools steps from the ocean.
Four Seasons partners with Equinox for a large fitness offering and runs The Spa at Equinox on-site.
Choose Four Seasons for robust fitness options and active nightlife nearby.
The St. Regis has a full-service on-site spa and 24-hour fitness facilities.
Choose The St. Regis for full-service spa treatments and a quieter, beachside evening atmosphere.

Four Seasons — walkable to Brickell City Centre, the Metromover and downtown business venues.

The St. Regis — beachfront rooms with private balconies and immediate sand access.

Four Seasons — two-acre rooftop Pool Terrace with a dedicated enclosed Kids Pool and family amenities.

The St. Regis — steps from Bal Harbour Shops and designed for a quieter, resort-style stay.
Four Seasons is explicitly family-friendly with a dedicated Kids Pool and family-oriented rooftop pool amenities; The St. Regis allows children but focuses more on beachfront luxury.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is beachfront; Four Seasons Hotel Miami does not have a beach but has a large rooftop pool terrace.
If you want immediate high-end shopping, The St. Regis is adjacent to Bal Harbour Shops; Four Seasons is closer to Brickell City Centre and local downtown shopping.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; neither is adults-only.
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