Who's Going
New Yorkers, Design Lovers, Party Revelers
Reason to Stay
Hip Eatery, Beach Club, Nightclub Scene
Hotel Type
Design Resort
Long known as the Royal Palm in a convenient strip of South Beach midway between Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road, The James brings its design hotel concept to Miami complete with an infrastructure of cool eateries and nightclub. A grand entrance flanked in deco colonnade and fountains leads to a bright and airy lobby preserved of its terrazzo and architectural details but infused with mid-century furnishings and color pallet of pale greens and pure whites by Rottet Studio. Design-minded without being painfully austere, The James features a lobby espresso counter as well as clubby lobby bar within the lobby.
The pool features an elevated infinity edge with cabanas and direct beach access with lounger and waiter service. A 24-hour gym compliments an on-site spa with gamut of regimens from IV vitamin drips to exotic facials. Two eateries are offered inside the hotel including an outpost of Catch eatery from New York's EMM Group offering a communal dining concept as well as Florida Cookery that's more formal of the two with dishes like Creole oxtail and wild boar chops with a local twist. The hotel is also home to one of Miami's top nightlife draws, the South Beach redux of SL nightclub.
The Room
A spare, minimalist aesthetic rooted in woody mid-century design defines entry-level guest rooms with their cubist consoles, mirror-mounted TVs and Saarinen inspired tables. Beads are mounted on integrated wall-units in an ashy oak offering seating area and mounted pendant lights. Architectural details like windows and fixtures have been completely replaced. Premium level rooms like Studio Suites and Lofts feature larger living areas with additional bathroom and upgraded views. Apartment and Penthouse-level lofts include additional kitchenette large enough for longer stays of those traveling with extended family.
Preferred Room
Apartment
Special Features
Hip Clientele, Beach Scene, Top Nightclub
Amenities
Pool, Spa, Gym, Lounge, Bar, Restaurant