
InterContinental Miami
Best for business travelers, large events, and guests who want a downtown waterfront address with bay and skyline views.
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InterContinental Miami is a downtown, bayfront five-star hotel that suits business travelers and groups who want meetings, event space and skyline/Biscayne Bay views. 1 Hotel South Beach is a high-profile beachfront, eco-luxury lifestyle resort on Collins Avenue for travelers who prioritize direct ocean access and design-forward amenities.
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Best for business travelers, large events, and guests who want a downtown waterfront address with bay and skyline views.

Best for travelers who want a high-profile oceanfront stay, multiple pools and a design-forward, beach-focused resort experience.
When InterContinental Miami wins: choose InterContinental if you need large meeting or event space, immediate access to downtown Miami’s business and cultural hubs, bayfront views, or a hotel with a recognized full-service spa and a single rooftop pool with cabanas.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel South Beach if you want to be steps from the sand, prefer a resort with multiple outdoor pools and beachfront services, or are drawn to an eco-luxury lifestyle property in the heart of South Beach.
Bottom line: InterContinental Miami is the downtown, business- and event-focused five-star with bay views; 1 Hotel South Beach is the oceanfront, lifestyle five-star for guests prioritizing beach access, resort pools and eco-minded design.
| Category | InterContinental Miami | 1 Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Business-forward downtown luxury with formal event spaces and bay views. | High-profile beachfront lifestyle resort focused on eco-luxury design and social spaces. |
| Location | Downtown Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. | On Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, steps from the beach, boardwalk and Collins Avenue shopping. |
| Size (rooms) | 652 rooms over 34 floors. | 426 guestrooms. |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages property; primary guest must be 21 to check in. | All-ages property (not adults-only). |
| Pools & outdoor water | One outdoor rooftop pool and sundeck (rooftop, cabanas available). | Multiple outdoor pools (listing: 3) plus direct beach access and beach sun loungers/cabanas. |
| Restaurants & bars | Several venues including Toro Toro (Pan-Latin steakhouse), Olé (breakfast), rooftop Bluewater and a lobby Starbucks; Freddy's Speakeasy (by reservation). | Three restaurants and six bars/lounges, plus poolside bars and a rooftop restaurant (WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP listed). |
| Spa & wellness | mySpa — full-service spa with 10 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath; 24-hour fitness center. | Full-service spa on site and 24-hour fitness facilities listed (spa name not published). |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive meeting and event footprint (large ballrooms, SkyLawn rooftop, ~135,000 sq ft of space). | Conference center and meeting space totaling about 25,005 sq ft (per supplier listing). |
| Family / kid details | Welcomes all ages (hotel policies note children welcome; primary guest must be 21). | Welcomes all ages; children’s and supervised childcare activities are available (surcharges apply). |
| Transportation & access | Direct access to Bayfront Park Metromover; close to Brightline and downtown transport links. | Located on Collins Avenue in South Beach; beach and boardwalk access; airport distances published in supplier listing. |
InterContinental Miami sits on the downtown Biscayne Bay waterfront near Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace.
Choose InterContinental for a downtown base with immediate access to Miami’s business and cultural districts.
1 Hotel South Beach is on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, directly adjacent to the sand, boardwalk and local shopping.
Choose 1 Hotel South Beach if you want immediate beach access and South Beach walks from your door.
InterContinental offers a large room inventory with multiple view and club-lounge options.
Pick InterContinental for a wider selection of room types, many with bay or skyline views and club lounge options.
1 Hotel South Beach offers design-led rooms with beachfront proximity; listing notes 426 guestrooms.
Pick 1 Hotel South Beach if you prioritize beach-proximate rooms and a resort-style room experience.
InterContinental mixes signature city restaurants with rooftop pool dining and a hidden cocktail lounge.
Choose InterContinental for an urban dining slate that covers breakfast, large dinners and a lively rooftop bar.
1 Hotel South Beach lists three restaurants and six bars, including a rooftop venue and poolside options.
Choose 1 Hotel South Beach for resort-style dining and more pool/beach drink options throughout the day.
InterContinental’s signature outdoor water amenity is a rooftop pool and sundeck overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Choose InterContinental if you want a rooftop pool with bay and skyline outlooks and a city-resort feel.
1 Hotel South Beach provides multiple outdoor pools plus direct beach access and beach amenities.
Choose 1 Hotel South Beach for more pool variety and true beachfront access from the property.
InterContinental balances a top-rated spa and a rooftop nightlife/dj scene with quieter business-friendly options.
Pick InterContinental for an award-recognized spa and controlled nightlife options within a downtown hotel setting.
1 Hotel South Beach combines a full-service spa with the wider South Beach nightlife and daytime beach culture.
Pick 1 Hotel South Beach if you want spa services plus easy access to South Beach’s daytime and nighttime scene.

InterContinental Miami — extensive ballrooms, SkyLawn rooftop and large meeting capacity make it the better pick for conferences and weddings.

1 Hotel South Beach — direct beach access, beach loungers and multiple pools make it the clearer choice for beach-focused stays.

InterContinental Miami — mySpa is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor with a wide menu of signature treatments and dedicated facilities.

1 Hotel South Beach — multiple pools, pool bars and a rooftop restaurant/bar contribute to a more traditional resort social program.
1 Hotel South Beach is beachfront on Collins Avenue; InterContinental Miami is downtown on Biscayne Bay and requires a short drive or transit trip to reach South Beach.
InterContinental Miami — it has a much larger event and meeting footprint, multiple ballrooms and rooftop event space geared to large groups.
Yes. InterContinental Miami has mySpa (10 treatment rooms, steam room, sauna, Turkish bath) and 1 Hotel South Beach lists a full-service spa on site.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; 1 Hotel South Beach is not adults-only and InterContinental requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21.
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