Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Dinner at Pao was lovely. Also had lunch at Los Fuegos outside and had a difficult time breathing due to smoke inhalation from the outside kitchen. Went on a room tour with a girl from the front desk and was shown dirty rooms, yikes. Saw a general manager and several other management staff walking around; some without ties and some even in sneakers or skinny jeans and a jacket. Again, yikes. I know it’s Miami, and standards are low but come on. That’s not even Forbes 1-​star. Even a multi-​million dollar gold woolly mammoth can’t make unprofessional people look decent.

The Faena Hotel is literally dripping with money. And I love it. Even as you approach the building from the street, you can tell how much love, care, and attention to detail was put into the place to make it what it is. Pure Miami opulence, the Faena should be a must-​see for locals and tourists alike.
Enter the hotel and you’re greeted by pleasant staff and welcomed into the foyer, replete with gorgeous floor-​to-​ceiling mural paintings lining the walls. Make your way through the space, and there in front of you is the breathtaking Damien Hirst gold-​plated wooly mammoth skeleton. Talk about a stunner! Encased in bulletproof and hurricane-​proof glass, this magnificent piece is truly a sight to behold. If you’re fortunate enough to take it in around twilight/​sunset or at night, you will not be disappointed.
Continue to wander around the property and notice all the astounding attention to detail. The outdoor bar is surrounded by poles beautifully decorated with coral and seashells. It’s as if you’ve just been whisked away to the Mediterranean coast. Take a seat at the outdoor bar and order up a delicious, hand-​crafted cocktail, and just enjoy life.
Don’t forget to stop inside at Living Room and relax on the plush sofas while listening to awesome live music. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and the band that plays on weekend nights is fire.
Just soak it all in. Whether or not you roll with the see-​and-​be-​seen crowd, are visiting Miami from a place near or far, or are a local and in need of someplace new to explore, Faena is a must-​see. I’m looking forward to many more visits in the future.
***Caveat: This review is only for a visit to the Faena property. I did not stay at the hotel.***

A world of luxury and art greet you at the door, if the opulence doesn’t take your breath away the staff and service will. The lobby, which feels more like a cathedral, transport you to a world you didn’t know existed. Walk down the mirror hallway and you are greeted by friendly, cheerful staff eager to help you. We dined for lunch at the Los Fuego’s where the food was as amazing as the atmosphere. A glass of rosé started our lunch, followed by the Wild King Salmon. The flavored of that dish danced in your mouth, the arugula gave you a pepper taste that complemented the salmon. We ordered the Argentinian steak and the Branzino Seabass which were both cooked in their wood fire oven. Our waitress was from Turkey; unfortunately I can’t remember her name. She moved down here from New Jersey and we were grateful that she did because the whole meal was an amazing experience with her joyful attitude. I would come here for any special occasion, I am looking forward to dinner at Pao!

There’s no place like this in all Miami (or even the world). Restaurant «Los Fuegos» from Francis Mallman is fabulous, next to it you find the «Living Room» were the music is in a whole new level, DJ Richie Hell plays some wonderful music and makes you feel like you are in a Hollywood movie in 1930. Service is outstanding! Loved everything about the Faena universe!

Just putting one star because I have no choice. The valet was extremely rude. We parked for fifteen minutes because we wanted to go to the lounge however they did not let some my family in because they stereotyped against our older members. Those of us that went into the lounge were disappointed at the sexist attitude that the men had against women.

great ambiance and service!

This is the most overrated place in Miami. The worst restaurant and staff ever assembled. We ended up smelling like BBQ for days

Amazing! Some of the best customer service I’ve ever experienced.
From the moment you walk in, you know you are someplace special. We were shown around a little bit, and told there was a Damien Hirst piece right outside the hotel in the back. A gold mammoth, I believe?
We were walked to our check in area, where we were seated in a sumptuous seating area in greens, blues, and reds, and offered a matcha-​infused cocktail. This one-​on-​one personal service was light years better than the impersonal check-​in at other hotels.
We were taken up to our room (the halls look a bit dated), and told that we had a butler, Isabella, who offered a coffee and tea service. They said the coffee was Mr. Faena’s own brand, made with the help of Howard Schultz (CEO of Starbucks), so of course I asked for the coffee service! They had both almond and soy milk, which I was very happy about, and brought out a really beautiful and special coffee and tea for us.
Our room was very elegant, in sea greens, reds, and beautiful fabrics. I love traditional touches like gold tassels on the window dressings. They had pretty macarons waiting for us on a plate filled with cacao nibs. The mural theme from the lobby continued to the walls on our patio. Maybe TMI but… they have those very expensive toilets that clean the user when you sit on them! When I was in real estate, I was told these toilets were «life-​changing» so I had been wanting to try them. I didn’t feel that way after I tried it, but I’m sure it’s useful after a day in the ocean! Best part, I thought, was the consistently heated seat.
The Faena has a sister hotel in Argentina, which I hear is even more beautiful. We were told that Mr. Faena had wanted to grow roses by the beach, and everyone told him he couldn’t do it. He eventually grew roses, built a hotel, helped grow a town, and then opened the Faena in Miami, which is now a part of the Faena District in Miami. (Faena– you can correct me if I’m wrong!) Perhaps as a nod to humble beginnings, and a testament that you can create anything you want to manifest, the rooms, bathrooms, and even the coffee service display red roses as part of the décor.
We ate at the restaurant Pao here, and it was incredible too. They were very accommodating to vegans, and we had special dishes like wild mushroom risotto, peanut milk gazpacho, and an artful fruit plate with gold leaf.
Spectacular all the way around. Highly recommend!!!

Coming from Vegas, you expect alot… The hotel décor was amazing, but the hotel’s theater club was absurd, to have a club of almost all men, and half empty, charging $ 50 for a dbl vodka soda? Prior to that I was in the living room bar after I wanted to try a signatur drink for $ 30, i asked for it in a rocks glass, and the bartender made a rude comment after having to pour it from the stem glass that it came in… I was unable to try the amazing food I heard about because the kitchen was closed at 11pm… the security was polite and did an excelent job… the bartender in the living room and the vip host of the theater were rude, and very unprofessional, and after paying for a few drinks we chose to head to another venu because of the service. The quality is there they just need to fine tune it a bit.

Top knot have new hotel in Miami beach. ++expensive and decorated beautifully. Gorgeous marble everywhere. We stopped in for breakfast at veranda. We are going back tomorrow. We loved our food. (Have the eggs Benedict on smoked salmon and a potato pancake with avocado) Amazing service and beautiful room. The chandeliers, artwork, China, silverware, everything thoughtfully chosen. Check out the gold plated wooly mammoth in the courtyard. Worth millions, it is encased in bullet proof glass and even has its own air conditioning. We toured the spa. So many amenities. Very expensive but if you are staying here then you can afford the spa!
Rooms start out at about $ 850/​night.

Outstanding. It is rare to find a hotel in the States that offers hospitality at this level; the experience is more aligned with a British, Middle Eastern or South American service scale (meaning nothing is out of the question and they will do anything to assist you).
We stayed here for a few days while visiting Miami Beach and experienced nothing but top notch service from everything at the hotel restaurants and the bar to the pool and beach. I do not have a single bad thing to say about the Faena Hotel and think it is an outstanding place that will make the rest of Miami Beach pale in comparison.

My husband, myself, and two daughters went for breakfast and we were not disappointed. From the time we pulled up to when we left.
The valet staff was extra attentive and helpful, which I appreciate with young children. The food was delicious, if the blue berry beignets are on the menu. order them! Someone not only brought my children coloring books (standard of course) but also suncreen because our table was in partial sun. After breakfast the manager took the time to answer our questions and tell us about the restaurant and hotel. Joseph was genuinely kind and proud of the hotel. You can tell when someone loves their place of work, and he did. We hope to stay at this beautiful hotel during a future visit to Miami. The staff was top notch.

We went for a drinks: two margaritas and an one wine, Albariño from Spain. Margaritas were ok, but wine was dull and with some carbonic. Later we order a steak tartar which was pretty good with an outstanding presentation.
Our waiter was really kind and professional, pity she didn’t pay attention to the wine…
Place is nice an elegant with wonderful decoration.
Bill was about $ 100, a little overprice but it’s south beach… worthy to see

Opulent. Elegant. Flamboyant.
Three words to describe the new Faena hotel that has just opened up on South Beach.
Public areas in the hotel are stunning. They spared no expense. The style may not be everyone’s taste as its really over the top. I get a strong Versace vibe going on here.
You may even catch a glimpse of the owner/​developer/​operator Alan Faena who can’t be missed in his all white ensemble with oversized fedora flowing from room to room.
This, along with the Faena district, is a huge win for Miami Beach. Can’t wait to spend more time here and try out the restaurant.

The hotel for those with Lafitte Rothschild tastes on a Dom Perignon budget.
Did not stay here but took a tour of this impressive property. Beautiful lobby ordained with gold and artwork. Strolled out towards the pool to check out the bullet proof and hurricane resistant glass case enclosed $ 18M mammoth. Impressive.
One of the security guards insisted I take a tour of the spa, which I did. Impressive hammam spa, steam room, ice area and massage suites where one can splurge for a 6 hour couples «art of love» session that includes champagne and lunch for $ 2500.
Checked out the restaurants, including Pao with the red unicorn statue. They were still putting the finishing touches on the theatre which will host plays and musical events. With rooms starting at $ 900 it is quite a bit above my pay grade but I will return for a cocktail at some point in the future.

The best Hotel in South Florida, the greatness services ever you will experience in you life. They’re all serve you to fill like you are at home.

This hotel and the adjoining properties in the Faena development have had the boardwalk along the beach closed for more than 6 months during construction. This path is a common resource, highly used by locals and tourists. The temporary path they constructed is narrow, only runs part of the distance, and is often covered in sand. It should not be taking this long to rebuild the boardwalk, especially since they just sold a condo in this development for $ 60 million. If the hotel management treats their neighbors with such poor hospitality, I would not recommend staying at this hotel.

This hotel is a great addition for South Beach and sets the standard for design. I’m a local and go at least once a week to enjoy the great food and surroundings.