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The Hot Hotels
With so many attendees popping in from around the world, Miami’s best luxury hotels tend to become mini–Art Basel ecosystems, hosting their own parties and exhibitions. Here are the top spots where everyone will be staying (and a few where hardly anyone will get in).
• 1 HOTEL SOUTH BEACH
One of South Beach’s best hotels no matter what time of year it is, the 1 Hotel is as eco-friendly as it is chic and has a 30,000-square-foot pool deck with plenty of cabanas for privacy.The hotel also has official Art Basel cred, hosting annual installations and exhibitions as well as major performances. Last year, as the host of American Express’s Platinum House, the hotel was the site of Pharrell Williams’s blowout beachfront perfor- mance. 1hotels.com
• SOHO BEACH HOUSE
Soho House’s members’ club promises
a more exclusive place to stay whether you’re a card carrier or not. It’s also the site of the Soho House Beach Tent, where Art Basel events and surprise performanc- es take place right on the edge of the ocean. Last year, Soul Clap’s Lonely C and LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and Nancy Whang all popped in for DJ sets. sohobeachhouse.com
• CASA TUA
For those who don’t want to see or be seen, the five-suite Casa Tua is the place to stay. Housed in a Mediterranean-style mansion, the private estate customizes every guest’s stay, down to the fresh-cut flowers in their rooms.There’s a private restaurant upstairs for guests and VIPS only. But that doesn’t mean it’s sleepy: During last year’s Art Week, Casa Tua
Last year, the supermodel was spotted all over Miami Art Week, including at pro- ducer Swizz Beatz’s traveling art exhibit, No
Commission. Here she gives us the inside track on her favorite Miami hot spots, no matter the time of year.
Faena Hotel
“I hosted my birthday there when it first opened. A large group went to their cocktail lounge and theater and watched a really amazing show. We had the best time.”
Makoto
“I love this restaurant at the Standard hotel. You can sit by the water for a delicious dinner.”
Broken Shaker
“This bar at the Freehand hotel is one of my favorite places in Miami. They have such a casual and fun atmosphere.”
Bal Harbour Shops
“I enjoy going to the shops at Bal Harbour. They have really amazing stores where you can find almost anything.”
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