{"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Each December, when all the art world (plus its hangers-on) descends on Miami, the make-orbreak party icebreaker becomes: “Where are you staying?”"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While you could stick with favorites like the Raleigh or the Delano, a slew of must-hit newcomers and revitalized classics are also worth a night or two."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Whether you’re looking for a Collins Avenue grande dame, something less splashy a ways from South Beach or an architectural masterwork, here are the cool new places to sleep (ha!) during Basel."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"— additional reporting by Jason Chen"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"Faena Hotel Miami Beach ","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With an A-list team of collaborators, including director Baz Luhrmann and his Oscar-winning designer wife Catherine Martin, who are overseeing the hotel’s creative direction and décor, Alan Faena has taken the classic 1948 Saxony Hotel and transformed it into a 2015 vision of what oceanside hospitality can be: modern, romantic and stylish. It’s also just across the street from Faena Forum, which is slated to open this spring and certain to become a new Miami cultural mecca."}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"Carillon Miami Beach","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/the_carillon_hotel___spa_guest_room_1_118666795.jpg?quality=100&strip=all&w=664&h=441&crop=1"},"caption":"Courtesy of the Carillion Hotel"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Formerly the Canyon Ranch Miami Beach, the Carillon Miami Beach on North Beach is an all-suite wellness-focused hotel with more than 40 daily fitness classes and workshops, as well as Miami’s biggest spa. As befits a health-focused resort, wholesome dining is celebrated, whether at newly opened THYME (serving up fresh American fare with a slight Asian twist) or the cocktail and juice bars, where you can find fresh-squeezed nectars and smoothies."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"Nobu Hotel Eden Roc","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/pool4__1_1_118851647.jpg?quality=100&strip=all&w=664&h=441&crop=1"},"caption":"Courtesy of Nobu Eden Rock"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The giant Nobu Hotel (a hotel within Eden Roc hotel) will bring a breath of fresh air to the Miami beach scene — 631 whitedominant minimalist rooms and suites, one of the city’s most advanced spas (check its hot whirlpools and cold plunges), and an ocean-view fitness center — not to mention some of Miami’s best sushi . . . delivered by room service!"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/nautilus_-_nautilus_cabana_club_pool_birdseye_vie_118665593.jpg?quality=100&strip=all&w=231"},"caption":"Courtesy of Nautilus"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"Nautilus, a SIXTY Hotel ","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The first opening from the Pomeranc brothers (they of the famed Thompson Hotels group, which included 60 Thompson) under their new venture SIXTY Hotels, the Nautilus has gotten an elegant, maritime-influenced face-lift, with rooms awash in clean white and navy."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Take a dip in the nearly 2,000-square-foot saltwater pool before rewarding yourself at the Driftwood Room, the French-inspired restaurant by chef Alex Guarnaschelli."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/haddon_hall_hotel_118791425.jpg?quality=100&strip=all&w=231"},"caption":" Courtesy of the Hall HotelHaddon Hall"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"The Hall ","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Adding to the growing collection of über-cool hotels opening on the “wrong” side of Collins (i.e., across from the beach), the Hall’s Caribbean-inspired chic look — from designer Robert McKinley, of Montauk’s Surf Lodge fame — includes an Olympic-size pool, a casual courtyard restaurant and juice bar headed up by “Top Chef” alum Spike Mendelsohn, and an indoor cocktail bar with live music, bright patterns and leafy palms called Holiday’s."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It’s a friendly addition to the avenue’s own brand of casual luxury."}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"Villa Bagatelle ","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/villa-bagetelle-28_118666139.jpg?quality=100&strip=all&w=664&h=441&crop=1"},"caption":"Courtesy of Bagatelle Hotel"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Courtesy of the minds behind perennial brunch hotspot Bagatelle (with outposts in NYC, Miami, LA, St. Barths and St-Tropez) comes this Mediterranean-inspired stay, which brings a touch of the French Riviera to South Florida. From its splashy, fashion-inspired rooms (adorned with mocked-up magazine covers) to its own new Bistrot Bagatelle (masterminded by Celano Design), this intimate hotel plays to a sophisticated, Euro-leaning crowd."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"AC Hotel Miami Beach ","level":3}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/11/ac_marriott_miami_2015-0696-edit1_118799365.jpg?quality=100&strip=all&w=664&h=441&crop=1"},"caption":" Courtesy Marriott International"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Just across from hot spot Edition, the new-build AC Miami Beach is one of the first US entries from the venerable Spanish hospitality brand’s partnership with Marriott. The AC’s 150 well-priced rooms feature clean lines and high ceilings — along with (depending on location) prime sea views. Wi-Fi is free, the rooftop pool scene is popping, and the daily buffet breakfast indulges with — what else? — traditional Spanish jamón."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}}]}

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