Located directly on Miami’s Ocean Drive and only steps from the ocean you’ll find The Gabriel South Beach, a Hilton Curio Collection Hotel. The gorgeous property is comprised of Miami’s most legnedary Art Deco buildings, allowing travelers to stay in modernized architectural history. More than just an iconic design, the hotel features not one, but two gorgeous pools for its guests, a stunning lobby, lovely beach side amenities, and an ambience that you will never forget. Read on to discover why The Gabriel South Beach is the place to stay while exploring Miami.
Behind the Hotel – The Gabriel South Beach
The Gabriel South Beach found a second life (and its current name) when it was re-imagined as a 132-room boutique hotel in 2021.The hotel comprises 4 historic buildings, including the iconic Park Central Hotel. Known as the “Blue Jewel of Miami” because of its bright blue paint and neon lighting, the Park Central Hotel was built in 1937 and designed by master architect Henry Hohauser. In its heyday the famous hotel was a favorite Miami Beach destination for Hollywood royalty including Clark Gable, Carol Lombard and Rita Hayworth. Today the Park Central Hotel sign still greets guests as they enter the lobby, as a nod to the building’s iconic history.
Location
This is the best of both worlds – you will not find a better location! The hotel is just a few blocks to bustling action of South Beach, and directly across the street from the ocean. We loved that we could walk everywhere. At The Gabriel South Beach you can step out the front door and onto Miami’s legendary strip, bustling with local culture, sidewalk cafes, boutique shops, and Art Deco architecture. Guests can walk across the street to the Hotel’s beach area with cabanas, games, and chairs. It’s easy to enjoy Miami’s beach scene when it’s located just outside your door.
More to see – Española Way, and Collins Avenue are only a few blocks away. A short drive or Uber drive will bring you to Wynwood, Brickell, Jungle Island and Midtown.
Guest Rooms
This historic property features 132 guest rooms and suites with an eclectic range of art deco inspired design and modern amenities. A variety of rooms are offered, including oceanfront suites and balcony terraces. In the room you will find a flat Screen TV, curated gourmet mini-bar, ILLY Coffee Maker, robes, and complimentary Wi-Fi. We stayed in an ocean view room and had the most glorious sunrise view from our window.
Hotel Amenities
Hotel services and amenities include a courtyard bar, in-room dining, fitness center with Peloton Bikes, spa services, concierge services and more; but the Gabriel South Beach makes its biggest splash with its stunning swimming pools.
A rare amenity for a historic Ocean Drive Art Deco property, the Gabriel South Beach has not one, but two pools, including a show-stopping, glass bottom pool on the roof with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Gabriel plays to its Miami art beat. Mr. Brainwash’s five-story mural that leads up from the lobby entry to the glass-bottom pool.
There’s also an (equally stunning) zero entry pool in the garden. The pools are open daily from sunrise to sundown. We visited the pools in the morning and had them completely to ourselves.
Beach Amenities
Guests of The Gabriel South Beach have access to the property’s oceanside amenities. There are beach chairs, cabanas, towels and games, such as Giant Jenga and toss across games. Free beach cruiser bike rentals are available as well.
Dining
Relax indoors or soak up the sun while enjoying delicious offerings from the 5-star destination restaurant, Meet Dalia. Guests can choose from a stunning main dining room, lobby bar, patio, and pergola dining options. In-room dining is also offered to all guests.
The Gabriel South Beach with Kids
With two pools and beach side games, the iconic property is a great spot for vacationing families that want to stay near to the South Beach action.
- The Gabriel South Beach
- 640 Ocean Drive
- Miami Beach, Florida 33139
- Website and Booking info HERE.
Looking for more to see in Miami? Read our Must See in Miami City Guide for families HERE.
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