Welcome to Miami, Where Water Reigns Supreme
When you think of Miami, what crosses your mind first? Is it the famed South Beach, the vibrant nightlife, maybe the Art Deco architecture? If you're like me, your mind wanders to the indulgent luxury hotel pool experiences that this city has remarkably nurtured. But today, we’re diving deeper (pun intended) into the incredible pool experiences that truly set Miami’s luxury hotels apart.
How to Perfect Your Cannonball: The Gigantic Pool Experiences in Miami
Starting with the ‘big fish’ in the pool, some of Miami’s luxury hotels offer ridiculously gigantic outdoor pools that are almost a match for the Atlantic. Take Nobu Hotel for instance, with its sprawling poolscape that might as well be an inland sea. The keyword here, folks, is ‘luxury’. No inflatable yellow ducks or waving pool noodles here, just a nautical mile of crystal blue relaxation.
Pampering Poolside: Curated Pool Experiences
Size matters, but so do experiences, and this is where Miami’s high-end hotels shine. Walking the tightrope between invigoration and relaxation requires a delicate balance, and the staff at these hotels are avid acrobats, crafting poolside experiences tailored to each individual guest. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, for example, goes beyond the towel and umbrella provision, adding poolside massages, umbrella fruit cocktails, and even DJ sets to your sun-soaked afternoon. A lazy river? More like a lazy ocean (wink).
Beyond the Basics: Aesthetic Pools
Lastly, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room, or rather, the seashell in the pool. Some hotels take aesthetics to the next level, shaping their pools in the weirdest, yet enchanting forms. A personal favorite is The Raleigh Hotel's iconic and Instagram-worthy 'David Hockney esque' pool. Staying in the art capital of Florida, isn't it fair to swim in a piece of art too?
Hence, it's not just about the pools' shape or size. It's also about the caliber of indulgences and aesthetic allure that lends Miami's luxury hotels an iconic presence amongst luxury travelers and pool enthusiasts alike.
References:
1. Oyster.com, 'Best Hotel Pools in Miami'. Editorial Team, 2019.
2. Time Out, 'Best Pools in Miami Worth Making a Splash In'. Virginia Gil, 2021.
3. Conde Nast Traveler. 'Best Hotels With Pools in Miami'. CNT Editors, 2020.