
InterContinental Miami
Best for business travelers, meetings, and guests who prefer downtown access to museums, the port, and the Metromover.
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InterContinental Miami is a five-star, downtown bayfront hotel aimed at business and event travelers who want waterfront city access and a rooftop pool and full spa. Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach is a large, mainstream beachfront resort on Collins Avenue for travelers who want classic South Beach sand-and-sun with easy access to Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive.
Updated · about 8 km apart

Best for business travelers, meetings, and guests who prefer downtown access to museums, the port, and the Metromover.

Best for travelers who want to be on the sand in South Beach with a large resort feel and multiple on-site recreational options.
When InterContinental Miami wins: choose InterContinental if you need downtown convenience—close walking access to Bayfront Park, Metromover connections, big event spaces, and a rooftop pool overlooking Biscayne Bay.
When Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach wins: pick Loews if you want direct beach access, a resort layout with beach towels, kids’ programming and on-site pool and spa amenities in the heart of South Beach.
Bottom line: both are large, well-known Miami hotels; pick InterContinental for downtown/bayfront business, events and a rooftop spa/pool vibe, or Loews for a traditional South Beach beachfront resort experience.
| Category | InterContinental Miami | Loews Miami Beach Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star downtown hotel focused on business, events and bayfront views. | Large, mainstream beachfront resort in lively South Beach. |
| Location | Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront Park and Metromover. | On Collins Avenue in South Beach, steps from the Miami Beach Boardwalk, Lincoln Road and the sand. |
| Size | 652 rooms across 34 floors with extensive meeting and event space. | 790 rooms (large beachfront resort scale). |
| Ages / audience | All ages; attracts business travelers and event guests (minimum check-in age 21). | All ages; family- and resort-oriented (minimum check-in age not published). |
| Pools / beach | One outdoor rooftop pool and sundeck with private cabanas, Bluewater pool bar (pool hours 10:00–18:00). | Beachfront property with outdoor pools and beach towels; direct beach access and pool cabanas available (surcharge). |
| Restaurants & bars | Toro Toro (Pan-Latin steakhouse), Olé (breakfast), Bluewater (rooftop pool bar), Starbucks, plus Freddy's Speakeasy. | Four restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; room service available and Preston's Market is a signature on-site option. |
| Spa & fitness | mySpa (#1 Spa in Miami on TripAdvisor) with 10 treatment rooms, steam, sauna and Turkish bath; 24-hour fitness center. | Full-service spa on site plus fitness classes and wheelchair-accessible fitness center. |
| Known for | Large downtown events, rooftop pool with bay and skyline views, strong meeting/wedding capacities. | Beachfront location in South Beach and proximity to Lincoln Road, Art Deco district and boardwalk. |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (fee); no free self-parking listed; direct access to Metromover and easy access to PortMiami. | Self parking and valet available (surcharges); close to beach transport and short walk to South Beach attractions. |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly; $100 per pet per stay fee and additional deposit in some listings. | Pets allowed (fee applies). |
InterContinental Miami sits on Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown with immediate access to Bayfront Park and the free Metromover.
Choose InterContinental for waterfront downtown access and short rides to Miami’s cultural and business districts.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach sits on Collins Avenue in central South Beach with immediate beach and boardwalk access.
Choose Loews for instant beach access and being in the center of South Beach’s attractions.
InterContinental offers 17 named room types including bay-, ocean- and skyline-view Classic Rooms and several suite levels.
InterContinental’s rooms emphasize view choices and club/lounge options suitable for business or leisure travelers.
Loews is a large resort property with hundreds of air-conditioned rooms and typical beachfront resort room configurations.
Loews provides sizable resort room inventory; check the supplier listing for specific room types and views when booking.
InterContinental anchors dining with Toro Toro, a lobby breakfast restaurant and a rooftop pool bar and cafe.
InterContinental focuses on a high-profile steakhouse, rooftop pool dining and a mix of casual and cocktail options.
Loews features multiple on-site restaurants, a cafe and at least one bar/lounge for casual and full-service meals.
Loews offers the varied resort dining options expected at a beachfront property—multiple venues for breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool/beach service.
InterContinental has a rooftop pool terrace on the 5th floor with private cabanas and bay/skyline views.
InterContinental’s rooftop pool is a city-focused amenity with bay and cruise-ship views rather than ocean swimming.
Loews is beachfront with on-site pools and direct access to Miami Beach sand and the boardwalk.
Loews’ primary amenity is its beach and resort-pool setup—choose it for beach days and on-site water recreation.
InterContinental’s mySpa and 24-hour fitness center are major wellness draws alongside its rooftop atmosphere.
InterContinental balances a strong spa program with quieter hotel-bar nightlife and rooftop DJ programming on select days.
Loews provides a full-service spa and on-site fitness classes that fit a resort-style wellness program.
Loews is set up for resort wellness and daytime programming, with South Beach nightlife a short walk away.

InterContinental Miami — extensive meeting and ballroom capacity with SkyLawn and large indoor event spaces.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach — beachfront location with direct sand access and beach services.

InterContinental Miami — rooftop pool and sundeck overlooking Biscayne Bay and the downtown skyline.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach — steps from Lincoln Road, the Boardwalk and Ocean Drive.
InterContinental Miami — it’s downtown and very close to PortMiami, Bayfront Park and Metromover connections.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach — it sits on Collins Avenue with direct beach access and short walks to Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.
InterContinental Miami’s mySpa is highly rated (TripAdvisor #1 Spa in Miami) with 10 treatment rooms and steam/sauna facilities; Loews also has a full-service spa on site.
No — both properties operate pools open to all guests; InterContinental’s rooftop pool is not adults-only per hotel information, and Loews operates family-friendly pools plus beach access.
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