
InterContinental Miami
Best for business groups, weddings, and guests who want bay views plus a full-service spa.
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InterContinental Miami is a large bayfront luxury hotel for travelers who want downtown Biscayne Bay views, big meeting spaces and a full-service spa. W Miami is a smaller Brickell lifestyle hotel for guests who prefer a trendier, city-resort vibe in the heart of Brickell.
Updated · about 1.3 km apart

Best for business groups, weddings, and guests who want bay views plus a full-service spa.

Best for short stays in Brickell, nightlife and shopping access at Brickell City Centre.
When InterContinental Miami wins: Choose InterContinental if you need large event space, more rooms, waterfront views, a bigger spa, or a hotel that doubles as a downtown business hub.
When W Miami wins: Choose W Miami if you want a smaller, design-forward Brickell address within easy walking distance of Brickell City Centre and nightlife, or a more intimate, lifestyle-focused stay.
Bottom line: Both are five-star downtown choices — InterContinental is the bigger, bayfront, event-and-spa property; W Miami is the compact, Brickell lifestyle alternative for guests who prioritize neighborhood access and a trendier hotel feel.
| Category | InterContinental Miami | W Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Corporate, bayfront luxury with large-scale event facilities | Luxury Brickell lifestyle hotel with city-resort appeal |
| Location | Downtown Biscayne Bay, steps from Bayfront Park and Metromover | Brickell Avenue, a short walk to Brickell City Centre and Riverwalk |
| Size | 652 rooms across 34 floors | 146 guestrooms |
| Check-in age | Primary guest must be 21 to check in | |
| Pools | Outdoor rooftop pool on the 5th-floor terrace (rooftop sundeck, cabanas) | Rooftop/onsite pool with wheelchair access; pool-level service available |
| Spa & wellness | mySpa — full-service spa with 10 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room | On-site spa (name not published) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: Toro Toro (Pan-Latin steakhouse), Olé (breakfast), Bluewater (rooftop), Starbucks, Freddy's Speakeasy | One on-site restaurant and bar; breakfast available for a surcharge |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event offering (SkyLawn, multiple ballrooms, over 135,000 sq ft combined) | Conference space of about 2,666 sq ft and five meeting rooms |
| Accessibility | 19 accessible rooms; accessible pool path and other accessible features | Wheelchair-accessible paths, pool, restaurant and spa (may have limitations) |
| Parking & transport | Paid on-site valet only; close Metromover access to downtown transit | Secured valet parking (surcharge); walkable to Brickell transit, shops |
InterContinental Miami sits on the Biscayne Bay waterfront across from Bayfront Park, anchoring downtown Miami.
Choose InterContinental for bay views and immediate access to downtown waterfront attractions.
W Miami is located on Brickell Avenue, within easy walking distance of Brickell City Centre and the Riverwalk.
Choose W Miami for a Brickell-first location and quick access to neighborhood shops and nightlife.
InterContinental is a large property with a wide range of room types and suites.
If you need many room types or suites and flexibility for groups, InterContinental is the larger option.
W Miami is a smaller hotel with a tighter room inventory and a lifestyle orientation.
W Miami suits travelers who prefer a compact, design-focused hotel in Brickell rather than a large downtown tower.
InterContinental offers multiple dining venues for different moods and meals.
InterContinental gives more on-site dining variety without leaving the hotel.
W Miami has a single on-site restaurant and bar and a paid breakfast option.
If you plan to eat out in Brickell, W Miami’s location makes that easy; for on-site variety, InterContinental is stronger.
InterContinental’s signature rooftop pool and SkyLawn are major draws for guests and events.
InterContinental’s rooftop pool complements its event and spa offerings with bay views.
W Miami has a rooftop/onsite pool suited to a Brickell lifestyle stay.
W Miami’s pool is a neighborhood rooftop amenity that matches its boutique scale.
InterContinental combines a ranked spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and an established hotel bar scene.
Pick InterContinental if spa treatments and on-site evening venues are a priority.
W Miami offers spa and fitness amenities with a Brickell nightlife advantage outside the hotel.
W Miami is convenient for guests who plan to use neighborhood nightlife and want a hotel spa and fitness offering at a smaller scale.

InterContinental — extensive ballrooms, SkyLawn and over 135,000 sq ft of event space.

W Miami — walkable to Brickell City Centre and local bars, with a compact, lifestyle layout.

InterContinental — mySpa with 10 treatment rooms, sauna and steam room.

W Miami — fewer rooms and a more intimate Brickell hotel experience.
W Miami — it’s a short walk (about 4 minutes) to Brickell City Centre; InterContinental requires a longer walk or short ride.
InterContinental Miami — it offers far larger event spaces, multiple ballrooms and an expansive rooftop SkyLawn suited to big conferences and weddings.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages but require the primary guest checking in to be at least 21.
InterContinental has mySpa, named #1 Spa in Miami on TripAdvisor; W Miami has an on-site spa (name not published).
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