
InterContinental Miami
Best for conferences, weddings and business travelers who need large event space and a downtown location.
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InterContinental Miami is a large downtown, waterfront five-star hotel with extensive meeting and event spaces for business and group travelers; read this if you want a central base for meetings, museums, and cruise access. Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star Miami Beach resort with multiple pools, a full-service spa and a beachfront club; read this if you want a luxury beach stay and easy access to the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Updated · about 11 km apart

Best for conferences, weddings and business travelers who need large event space and a downtown location.

Best for beach-focused leisure stays, guests who want multiple pool options and a resort spa near the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
When InterContinental Miami wins: choose InterContinental for downtown convenience, large-group and meeting capacity, a prominent rooftop pool with bay views, and direct access to Bayfront Park and downtown transport.
When Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa wins: choose Andaz for a true Miami Beach experience — beachfront access, two outdoor pools, a resort spa, and on-site dining from a noted chef group near Collins Avenue.
Bottom line: pick InterContinental for business, events and a central downtown base; pick Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa for a beach-first, resort-style stay with stronger pool and seaside amenities.
| Category | InterContinental Miami | Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business-and-events focused waterfront hotel in downtown Miami | Luxury beach resort with an Art Deco touch and resort-style pool life |
| Location | Downtown Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace | Mid-Beach on Collins Ave, near Miami Beach Boardwalk and Surfside Beach |
| Size | 652 rooms across 34 floors | 287 guestrooms |
| Ages | All ages welcome (hotel has family-friendly facilities) | |
| Pools & beach | One outdoor rooftop pool and sundeck overlooking Biscayne Bay (cabana options) | Two outdoor pools plus on-site beach club (surcharge) and beach loungers/umbrellas |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: Toro Toro (Pan‑Latin steakhouse), Olé (breakfast), Bluewater (rooftop pool bar), Starbucks, Freddy's Speakeasy | Two restaurants including Aguasal (José Andrés Group), a beach bar and poolside bar/lounge |
| 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 fitness facilities; spa services available (listing) |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive: ~135,000 sq ft indoors/outdoors, large ballrooms and SkyLawn rooftop event lawn | Meeting rooms available (10 meeting rooms listed) |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (pet fee $100 per pet per stay; service animals allowed) | Pets allowed (pet fee and policies listed on supplier page) |
| Free Wi‑Fi | Free Wi‑Fi throughout property | |
InterContinental Miami sits on downtown Biscayne Bay, immediately adjacent to Bayfront Park and within walking distance of Bayside Marketplace.
Ideal if you want a downtown, walkable base for business and city attractions.
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa is on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach, steps from the Miami Beach Boardwalk and Surfside Beach.
Pick Andaz if being on the sand and walking the boardwalk are priorities.
InterContinental Miami offers a large room inventory including city, bay and ocean-view Classic Rooms and a variety of suites.
Choose InterContinental for more room-type options and high-floor bay or skyline views.
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa lists 287 guestrooms with premium bedding and in-room digital entertainment.
Andaz offers a beach-resort room experience with modern in-room conveniences and resort access.
InterContinental pairs a headline Pan‑Latin steakhouse and rooftop pool dining with a lobby breakfast restaurant and a coffee shop.
InterContinental caters to business diners and special-occasion meals, plus casual poolside options.
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa features two on-site restaurants (one from the José Andrés group) and multiple bar options.
Andaz focuses on beachside dining and resort casual options, with a notable chef-driven restaurant on property.
InterContinental Miami has a single rooftop pool and a large SkyLawn event/sundeck overlooking Biscayne Bay.
If you prefer bay and skyline views from a rooftop pool and dedicated event lawn, InterContinental is the choice.
Andaz offers two outdoor pools plus an on-site beach club (surcharge) with beach loungers and umbrellas.
Andaz is stronger if you plan to spend most of your time at multiple pools and on the sand.
InterContinental Miami houses mySpa, named the #1 spa in Miami on TripAdvisor, plus nightlife venues like Freddy’s Speakeasy.
InterContinental is a good fit for guests who want a recognized spa and downtown evening options.
Andaz features an on-site full-service spa and evening entertainment options closer to beach crowds.
Andaz suits guests who prioritize spa treatments and casual, beachside evening programming.

InterContinental Miami — vast indoor/outdoor event space including large ballrooms and the SkyLawn rooftop lawn.

Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa — direct Mid‑Beach location, two pools and a beach club for sand-and-sun stays.

InterContinental Miami — mySpa is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor and includes multiple amenities (steam, sauna, Turkish bath).

Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa — multiple outdoor pools, poolside bar and beach access make it a resort-focused option.
InterContinental Miami — it sits on Biscayne Bay steps from Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace and a short drive to PortMiami.
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa — it’s on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach near the Miami Beach Boardwalk and Surfside Beach.
Yes. InterContinental has mySpa (10 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath); Andaz lists a full-service spa on site.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; neither is adults-only.
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