10 Best Hotels in Miami in 2022, According to Travel Pros

The pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute and GH testers have stayed at many of the picks featured on this list. Guests evaluated each hotel or resort on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, cleanliness, activities and amenities, value for the money and customer service. We also considered consumer reviews and guest feedback when narrowing down our top picks.

There’s never really a bad time to visit Miami, though it’s important to keep in mind that if you’re sensitive to heat and humidity, the summer months can hit temperatures as high as 100°F (and feel even hotter), which can make visiting sites more tiresome. The best time to visit is ideally in the winter and spring, anytime from November to April. During these months, daytime temperatures are typically milder and more pleasant while evenings are cooler; ocean water remains warm enough for most visitors to enjoy.

Just keep in mind that the winter and spring are Florida’s busiest times of the year with many tourists and wintertime residents trying to escape cold weather. As a result, you can expect hotel prices to be at their highest during these months. For a better deal, try booking a few weeks before or after peak season begins or ends. If you decide to book a trip in the fall, be mindful of hurricane season which can interrupt your travel plans.

When you think of Miami, you think of its beautiful beaches, which is why Miami Beach is one of the most popular destinations for those visiting for the first time. From Miami Beach, you’re not only in close proximity to the water, but you have some of the best restaurants, bars and shopping at your fingertips.

If you want to be in the heat of it all, consider setting up your home away from home in South Beach, which is renowned for its long spacious boardwalk, Art Deco architecture, outdoor terraces and lively nightlife. Also located in South Beach is Lincoln Road, a popular mile-long pedestrian mall with tons of stores and restaurants.

If you’re less keen on the beach and would rather stay in an area that’s close and convenient to most of what Miami has to offer, Downtown Miami and Brickell are great choices. Though these neighborhoods have a big-city vibe with tall buildings and businesses, they remain close enough to the beach as well as trendy neighborhoods like artsy Wynwood, culturally rich Little Havana and the quaint community of Coconut Grove.

For years, the Good Housekeeping Institute has been providing expert reviews and advice on the best travel gadgets, accommodations and gear for your next adventure. Media and Tech Reviews Analyst Olivia Lipski, who covers everything from consumer electronics to travel, home, fitness and more, has years of product review experience under her belt, but she’s also a travel enthusiast with plans to visit all seven continents (with only two more to go)! Though not an official Floridian, she frequently visits her family home in South Florida and likes to explore Miami’s hidden gems (and escape NYC winters) whenever she gets the chance.