Hotels for Celebrity Sightings in Miami
Drawn to Miami's vices, A-list celebs regularly come to the city of sand, sun, and sass -- whether for a red carpet affair or to be-seen on South Beach. Here's our list of where to stay if you want to catch a glimpse of your favorite movie stars, musicians, and athletes.
The Setai
- Price: $815/night
- Pearls: Rating: 5.0 Pearls
- Location: South Beach, Miami
Celebrity sightings at the Setai, where the enormous rooms can easily accommodate a small posse, are really too numerous to mention. Everyone from Jay-Z to Cat Power has laid down tracks at the Lenny Kravitz-designed on-site recording studio, and the hotel regularly plays host to major fashion and entertainment events. The Setai is also reported to be a favorite of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Gisele, U2, and Madonna, among others.
Delano Hotel
- Price: $612/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.5 Pearls
- Location: South Beach, Miami
The hotel's nightclub, the Florida Room, was designed by Lenny Kravitz, and its Lucite piano's keys have been tickled by both Kravitz and Jamie Foxx. George Clooney reportedly stayed at the hotel in the spring of 2009 while filming Up in the Air, and Justin Timberlake is also said to have laid his fair head down at the Delano. Athletes love it, too: Tom Brady swung by in December, and players on the Miami Heat have been known to grab a drink at the Rose Bar.
Fontainebleau Resort Miami Beach
Celebs ranging from Maria Sharipova to Sean Combs have dropped by to party, but the stars usually only come out for closed door events, like Ocean Drive magazine's anniversary party or the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The stars also turned out for the hotel's grand reopening party in November 2008 -- Kate Hudson, Alex Rodriguez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amanda Bynes and the Kardashian sisters were among them. On New Year's Eve, then-couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo rung in 2009 at Fontainbleu's LIV nightclub, while Molly Sims celebrated in style nearby at the hotel's Blade restaurant and nightclub.
Four Seasons - Miami
Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, John Mayer, and Jessica Simpson have reportedly been guests of the hotel. However, high-profile guests choose the Four Seasons when they want to fly under the radar, not when they want to be gawked at by fans around the pool, so don't expect a celebrity-watching scene.
Gansevoort South
- Price: $475/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.5 Pearls
- Location: South Beach, Miami
The Gansevoort South is where the hip come to see and be seen, and it's not surprising that celebrities jump on that bandwagon. Khloe Kardashian and Reggie Bush reportedly partied here on a Saturday night a few months back, and Brooke Shields was seen shopping for bathing suits and hats at the hotel's Inca boutique. On New Year's Eve, rapper T.I. performed at a party hosted by Chloë Sevigny.
Sagamore Hotel
- Price: $388/night
- Pearls: Rating: 3.5 Pearls
- Location: South Beach, Miami
The Sagamore knows how to throw a party, and we all know celebs can't resist a good soiree. Maxim Magazine had its Super Bowl XLI Party here, where Nick Lachey, Fergie, Kevin Federline, Andy Roddick, Taye Diggs, and Tony Romo rooted for their favorite team in style. Musicians came out for a Heineken Premium Light party at the Sagamore's Social Miami, where DJ AM, Travis Barker, and Lil Jon graced the red carpet.
Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Located on Brickell Key, a tiny island off the shore of downtown Miami, the Mandarin Oriental is secluded and exclusive -- perfect for celebrity couples looking for a getaway. When they were a hot item, John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston holed up here for five days, during which he reportedly sent flowers to the room almost every day.
Canyon Ranch Miami Beach
- Price: $527/night
- Pearls: Rating: 4.5 Pearls
- Location: Northern Beaches, Miami
The spa at Canyon Ranch is popular with celebrities. Staffers regularly host pro football players (spas aren't just for ladies, it seems) and Mickey Rourke visited in the fall. According to a porter at the hotel, they bent the rules for old Mickey, allowing him to smoke in his room and bring his Chihuahua.
Fisher Island Hotel And Resort
- Price: $522/night
- Pearls: Rating: 5.0 Pearls
- Location: Fisher Island, Miami
Walking around Fisher Island, you may catch some familiar faces. The island is accessible only by ferry, helicopter, seaplane, or boat, and residents, most of whom live there only part-time, are some of the wealthiest people in the world. Oprah Winfrey, Mel Brooks, and financier Martin Zweig have all lived on the island, and the Clintons and Prince Andrew have visited.
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