
InterContinental Miami
Best for business travel, large events, and guests who want downtown Miami access and big meeting space.
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InterContinental Miami is a five-star downtown bayfront hotel geared to business travelers, meetings and visitors who want quick access to Brickell, Bayside and the Port of Miami. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is a smaller, legendary Surfside beachfront luxury resort for travelers prioritizing ocean access and a quieter, resort-style stay.
Updated · about 15 km apart

Best for business travel, large events, and guests who want downtown Miami access and big meeting space.

Best for a quieter beachfront stay, Mediterranean-influenced dining, and Four Seasons service at a small luxury resort.
When InterContinental Miami wins: choose the InterContinental if you need proximity to downtown attractions, public transit (Metromover), PortMiami, or large on-site event and meeting spaces — plus a rooftop pool and multiple full-service dining venues.
When Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club wins: choose the Surf Club if you want a beachfront location, intimate resort scale, direct beach access, multiple outdoor pools, and a full-service Four Seasons spa and dining program in Surfside.
Bottom line: pick InterContinental Miami for business, events, and a classic downtown Biscayne Bay address; pick Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club for a smaller, beach-focused luxury escape just north of Miami Beach.
| Category | InterContinental Miami | Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Busy downtown hotel with convention and event focus; bayfront views. | Low-rise, legendary Surfside beachfront luxury resort with resort-style calm. |
| Location | Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront Park and Metromover. | Surfside, directly on the ocean on Collins Avenue near Bal Harbour Shops. |
| Size | Large — 652 rooms across 34 floors. | Small — 77 guestrooms. |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21 to check in. | All ages welcome; not adults-only. |
| Pools & beach | One outdoor rooftop pool (rooftop terrace) with cabanas and Bluewater pool bar. | Two outdoor pools plus direct beach access and an on-site beach bar. |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets including Toro Toro (Pan‑Latin steakhouse), Olé breakfast, Bluewater rooftop bar and in-lobby Starbucks. | Three restaurants including Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar, beach bar and poolside dining; 24-hour room service available. |
| Spa & wellness | mySpa with 10 treatment rooms, steam room, sauna and Turkish bath; 24-hour fitness center. | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, steam room/sauna and 24-hour fitness facilities. |
| Known for | Large event and meeting spaces, SkyLawn rooftop event lawn and proximity to downtown business/port. | Historic Surfside pedigree and a boutique Four Seasons beachfront resort experience. |
| Accessibility & family features | Offers multiple accessible rooms and accessible pool features; family-friendly services noted in record. | Wheelchair-accessible facilities, pool hoist, and family-friendly room policies listed. |
| Parking & arrival | Valet parking only (fee); no free self-parking listed. | Valet parking available (surcharge). |
InterContinental Miami sits on downtown Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront Park and the Metromover.
Choose InterContinental for central Miami access, quick transit and proximity to business districts and the port.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is on Collins Avenue in Surfside, right by the ocean and a short drive from Bal Harbour Shops.
Choose the Surf Club for an oceanfront setting and easy access to north-Miami Beach shopping and quieter beach time.
InterContinental Miami offers many room types and suites across a 34-floor tower.
Choose InterContinental for variety of room types, larger suites and club-lounge options.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club has 77 guestrooms with premium bedding and in-room espresso makers.
Choose the Surf Club if you want a smaller property with a resort-style room experience and Four Seasons service.
InterContinental Miami has a diverse on-site dining lineup geared to both business and leisure guests.
InterContinental is a good choice if you want several casual and upscale options without leaving the hotel.
The Surf Club focuses on a small portfolio of high-end dining outlets and room service.
Choose the Surf Club for refined, resort-style dining and a beachside restaurant program.
InterContinental Miami centers leisure around a single outdoor rooftop pool and a sundeck with bay views.
Pick InterContinental for a skyline/bay rooftop pool experience near downtown attractions.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers multiple outdoor pools plus private beach access.
Pick the Surf Club if beach access, multiple pools and beachfront poolside dining matter most.
InterContinental Miami emphasizes a full spa and a lively rooftop nightlife element.
InterContinental blends a sizable spa and fitness offering with on-site evening bars and event programming.
The Surf Club provides a full-service spa and a quieter evening scene focused on dining and beach relaxation.
Choose the Surf Club for a spa-forward, lower-key evening experience by the ocean.

InterContinental Miami — extensive meeting and ballroom options including SkyLawn and a 13,000 sq ft Grand Ballroom.

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club — direct ocean access, beach bar and two outdoor pools.

InterContinental Miami — multiple restaurants and bars, including a signature Pan‑Latin steakhouse and rooftop bar.

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club — smaller room count and Four Seasons service in a historic Surfside setting.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club — it’s beachfront with multiple outdoor pools and direct beach access. InterContinental is downtown with a rooftop pool and easy day-trip access to Miami Beach.
InterContinental Miami — it sits on Biscayne Bay in downtown, steps from Bayfront Park and close to PortMiami and the Metromover.
Yes. Neither property is adults-only; both list family- and accessibility-friendly facilities in their records.
Both have full-service spas; InterContinental’s mySpa is noted for 10 treatment rooms and has been named the #1 Spa in Miami on TripAdvisor, while the Surf Club lists full-service spa facilities and treatment rooms in its amenities.
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