The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort: The pinnacle of luxury in Miami

THERE aren’t many coastal cities in the world as lively as Miami, an electrifying force in Florida’s south eastern tip.

Amid the buzz is a thriving luxury market, and Miami milks its hype by way of sprawling holiday homes on prime real estate, five-star resorts overlooking turquoise waters, a range of chic designer stores, championship golf courses, and a selection of established fine dining restaurants.

St Regis. Bal Harbour Resort is an elegant oceanfront property

At the northern tip of Miami Beach is the luxury enclave that is Bal Harbour Village. Some of the state’s finest beach resorts and most discerning travelers are planted here; it’s where the noise is dialed down, the beaches pristine, and the sand serenely white.

As a luxury family destination, Bal Harbour Village is ideal for families and couples alike. While the (sometimes) raucous nature of South Beach may not be appropriate for travelers of all ages, Bal Harbour ups the high-end factor, and throws in many child- and couple-friendly options.

For the complete package, the St Regis. Bal Harbour Resort is an elegant oceanfront property blessed with a gentle breeze from the Atlantic away from the thronging crowds, and is just minutes away from the whirlwind energy of South Beach.

All rooms at the resort are blessed with oceanfront views and have individual balconies

The hotel’s modern aesthetic is a nod to the art deco and neo-baroque movements complete with sea-inspired motifs, mirrored surfaces, and cool blues and greys, all which go with the property’s seaside setting.

All rooms at the resort are blessed with oceanfront views and have individual balconies that look out to the sprawling vastness of sparkling waters – what’s said to be the largest all-ocean views in South Florida.

Our favorite room of the lot is the Ambassador Suite, a massive four-bedroom and four-bathroom sanctuary, perfect for families and large groups staying in Miami for a longer period. You can expect two king-bedded master bedrooms, two queen-bedded rooms, a walk-in-closet, an airy lounge, a kitchenette, and a glass dining table that seats eight.

The luxurious Ocean Palace Suite

Guests at the Ambassador Suite and all other room levels can make use of St Regis’s trademark butler service, a treasured hallmark of the luxury brand. Whether you need a suit pressed, your luggage unpacked, a cup of tea in the wee hours of the night, or a last-minute gift for a loved one, your personal butler will have you sorted.

Even if St Regis’s service is consistently professional and efficient, the vibe at Bal Harbour Resort isn’t quite as upscale and serious compared with that of St Regis’s city outlets like New York. Staff here will go out of their way to make your stay a comfortable one, but in an altogether more relaxed manner.

If feeling peckish, head to Atlantikos, a new in-house Greek restaurant adorned in white and blue, no less. What better food to eat in a seaside resort than marinated sardines with crushed olives, flamed shrimp with lemon and garlic, or sea urchin linguini with bottarga?

Gourmet burgers and milkshakes are the order of the day at BH Burger Bar

Alternatively, BH Burger Bar is great for a gourmet burger, just what you need after a morning of laps in the pool. Treat yourself to a decadent foie gras burger, a lighter Dorado Burger with kale and kimchi aioli, or a classic hotdog. Wash it all down with a salted caramel milkshake… you’re on holiday after all.

To feel truly pampered, book a session at Remède Spa, a sumptuous space with soothing neutral colors, striking chartreuse accents, and exquisite marble floors and walls. The Remède Customized Massage uses aromatherapy blends and warm paraffin, or opt for the Bal Harbour Body Wrap with sea salts, Hungarian Moor mud, and a cleansing mask.

There’s plenty to do near the resort, but we suggest you don’t miss the luxury shopping experience at the Bal Harbour Shops. Along the strip, you’ll find a stretch of designer stores like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, and Roberto Cavalli – an easy rival to other luxury shopping havens like those in Beverly Hills, Paris, New York, and Milan.

Remède Spa is a sumptuous space with soothing neutral colors

No matter how much or little you do at the hotel, you can be assured that the St Regis. Bal Harbour Resort will bend over backwards so that you don’t have to. Now that’s what we call a five-star hotel.

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