Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Bay View

The suite has a private balcony with a Bay View over Biscayne Bay, with views toward downtown Miami. Mondrian South Beach sits on West Avenue on the bayside of South Beach, so the outlook is across the water rather than toward the Atlantic.

The suite has 1 king bed dressed with premium bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and a down comforter, and it sleeps 2 guests. A rollaway or extra bed cannot be added in this category, though a free crib is available for the youngest travelers.

The Deluxe Studio Suite measures 538 sq. ft. It is a studio layout with the sleeping area, a kitchenette area (microwave, refrigerator and minibar) and a desk with chair. The hotel is all-suite, with interiors designed by Marcel Wanders.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead and a handheld showerhead, with bathrobes, designer toiletries, a hair dryer and towels. Accessibility touches include a shower grab bar at 36 inches, a grab bar near the toilet at 34 inches, and a visual fire alarm.

Free Wi-Fi, a welcome glass of champagne on arrival, poolside chaise lounges and towels, kayaks and paddleboards, fitness center access and weekly wellness classes are all part of the hotel's resort amenities. Beach cruisers are free for the first two hours, and brewed coffee is served from 7 to 10am. A mandatory daily resort fee bundles these perks and is charged at check-in or check-out.

The pool and Baia Beach Club, the poolside Mediterranean restaurant and bar, are on the property overlooking Biscayne Bay. The hotel faces the bay, so the ocean beach is about an eight-minute drive away. The free Miami Beach Trolley and the beach cruisers included with your stay are other ways to get around. Pool access can require a reservation even for hotel guests, so it is worth checking with the hotel when you arrive.

With one king bed and space for two, it suits couples best. The kitchenette area with microwave and refrigerator, plus the desk, also helps on longer stays. Families are welcome and a free crib is available, but the hotel is primarily adult-oriented, and pool staff discourage disruptive play so the atmosphere stays relaxed. The Mondrian Bar and weekend pool parties give the property a lively side.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. The reservation holder must be at least 21 and show a photo ID and credit card, and a refundable incidental deposit is collected at check-in. Valet parking is $46 per night with in-and-out privileges, and there is an electric vehicle charging station on site. Pets of 20 pounds or less are welcome with a signed contract and a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Miami International Airport is roughly 10 to 11 miles away, and the drive usually takes about 17 to 22 minutes, longer in heavy traffic. A taxi costs roughly $30 to $40. Metrobus Route 150 (Airport Express) also runs from the airport to South Beach.