
1 Hotel South Beach
Best for beach-and-pool-focused stays, days spent on private sand and rooftop cocktails with ocean views.
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1 Hotel South Beach is a beachfront, resort-style five-star on Collins Avenue with multiple pools and a strong wellness focus. Four Seasons Hotel Miami is a five-star luxury urban hotel in Brickell for travelers who want a polished city base with bayfront views and business amenities.
Updated · about 8 km apart

Best for beach-and-pool-focused stays, days spent on private sand and rooftop cocktails with ocean views.

Best for downtown/Brickell stays, business travel, and guests who want a quiet, service-driven city hotel with bay views.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want direct Atlantic beachfront access, resort-style pool decks and an on-site destination spa (Bamford), plus multiple dining venues focused on ocean views and beach culture.
When Four Seasons Hotel Miami wins: pick Four Seasons if your priority is a central Brickell address for business or city exploration, large rooms/suites with bay or city views, and Four Seasons–level service and an urban spa/fitness offering.
Bottom line: both are polished, five-star properties; 1 Hotel is the seaside resort for relaxation and wellness, Four Seasons Miami is the urban luxury pick for downtown access and business-friendly comforts.
| Category | 1 Hotel South Beach | Four Seasons Hotel Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Beachfront eco-luxury resort with resort amenities and multiple F&B venues | Luxury urban hotel in Brickell, quieter city retreat with bay views |
| Location | 2341 Collins Avenue — direct private Atlantic beachfront in Mid-Beach | 1435 Brickell Avenue — central Brickell, near Mary Brickell Village and Brickell City Centre |
| Size | Roughly 425 rooms plus residences | 221 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages resort (hotel requires guests 18+ to book/check in, but property lists family-friendly facilities) | All-ages property (not adults-only); standard Four Seasons policies apply |
| Pools / beach | Four pools (Center, Cabana, South, adults-only Rooftop) plus 600 ft private beachfront | One outdoor pool; not a beachfront resort (no private beach) |
| Restaurants & bars | Seven venues including Watr Rooftop, AVIV, Tala Beach and poolside outlets | EDGE Brasserie (restaurant), poolside bar, 24-hour room service and one coffee shop/cafe listed |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (12 treatment rooms), Anatomy fitness center, complimentary group classes | Full-service spa, health club and fitness facilities; spa reservations required |
| Known for | Private beachfront, rooftop pool and strong wellness programming | Brickell location, bayfront views, Four Seasons service and business facilities |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event spaces including Terra Ballroom, rooftop and large beachfront Tala Beach options | Meeting rooms and conference space (small to mid-size events) |
| Parking & transport | Valet only; on-site EV charging; complimentary local shuttle within a 3-mile radius (Audi E-tron) | Valet and self-parking (surcharge), limo/town car service, central access to downtown |
1 Hotel South Beach sits directly on Collins Avenue with private Atlantic beachfront and quick access to the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Pick 1 Hotel if you want immediate beach access and easy beach-side sightseeing.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami is located on Brickell Avenue, putting you close to downtown Miami business and nightlife.
Choose Four Seasons for a downtown stay with bayfront views and easy access to Brickell’s business district.
1 Hotel offers a wide range of rooms and multi-bedroom residences with ocean-view options and balconies.
1 Hotel is best if ocean views and large suites/residences matter to your stay.
Four Seasons lists 221 guestrooms and a variety of bayfront and city-view room and suite types.
Four Seasons is a solid pick when you want classic, well-appointed city rooms and bay views.
1 Hotel has seven on-site dining venues from rooftop Japanese to beachside shared plates.
Choose 1 Hotel if varied beachside dining and rooftop meals are priorities.
Four Seasons offers EDGE Brasserie plus 24-hour room service and a poolside bar; dining is more restrained than a full resort lineup.
Four Seasons works well if you want quality urban dining and flexibility with room service rather than a wide resort F&B roster.
1 Hotel’s headline amenities are its four pools, rooftop adults-only pool and 600-foot private beach.
If pools and a dedicated private beach are central to your trip, 1 Hotel is the stronger match.
Four Seasons provides a single outdoor pool and conventional luxury-hotel poolside service but is not a beachfront resort.
Four Seasons is adequate for casual pool time during a city stay but not a substitute for beachfront resort amenities.
1 Hotel emphasizes wellness with Bamford Spa, Anatomy fitness and a rooftop social scene.
1 Hotel is the better choice if spa treatments and active wellness programming are priorities.
Four Seasons offers a full-service spa, health club and a quieter evening atmosphere compared with South Beach nightlife.
Four Seasons fits travelers who want spa and fitness services paired with a low-key city nightlife.

Private 600-ft Atlantic beachfront and multiple pools make 1 Hotel the clear pick for beach-focused stays.

Four Seasons’ Brickell location, conference rooms and Four Seasons service suit business travelers and downtown explorers.

Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness and extensive wellness classes give 1 Hotel an edge for spa-focused trips.

Four Seasons offers a quieter downtown experience with spacious rooms/suites and polished service.
1 Hotel South Beach — it has private Atlantic beachfront, multiple pools and many beachside dining options; Four Seasons Miami is not a beach resort.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami — located in Brickell with meeting rooms and business-center amenities suited to downtown access.
Both have full-service spas, but 1 Hotel’s Bamford Wellness Spa is a highlighted, award-recognized program with 12 treatment rooms and signature therapies.
Both properties accommodate guests of all ages in general, but they serve different trip types: 1 Hotel centers on resort and beach activities while Four Seasons focuses on urban comforts.
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