Detailed Review
You're different, and so are we. That's probably why you've chosen the Marlin. Sure, we're an exclusive 12-suite boutique hotel with unparalleled service. But we're also home to South Beach Studios, a fully soundproofed recording facility used by U2, Aerosmith, No Doubt, Grace Jones, Nine Inch Nails, Beyonce Knowles, Avril Levigne, and other famed music artists. And Elite Models, one of the premier modeling agencies in the world, calls the second floor home.
Then, of course, there's the world famous Marlin Bar, one of the most photographed locations in Miami, where the party continues seven nights a week.
But enough about us. It's you that we're concerned about. Whether you've come here for business or pleasure, we pride ourselves on making your stay as comfortable and stress-free and as possible. We want to give you a level of service unseen anywhere else in Miami.
We won't bother you, so just keep in mind that we are at your disposal 24 hours a day and will accommodate even the most bizarre requests. Just try us.
So enjoy the beach, the sun, the beautifully restored architecture, the nightlife, the food, and the creative energy that has made Miami a truly international destination. At the Marlin, you're at the center of it all.
Press Quotes
"The newly revamped Marlin mixes a funky futuristic style with splashes of Caribbean colour". Hip Hotels
Independent Reviews
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"Chris Blackwell's legendary Miami hotspot for super-rich socialites, this Art Deco boutique is uber-dramatic and achingly chic."
Chris Blackwell's legendary Miami hotspot, now sold on, is still super-stylish with dramatic decor, still pulls in big names to record on the first-floor studio and still houses the Elite model agency on the second floor.
The Marlin
By Hal Peat
Built in 1937 by legendary Art Deco architect F. Murray Dixon, The Marlin of today retains the original wraparound eyebrows and regal patio on its three-story exterior. The interior transformation of some 15 years ago that made it into one of the noteworthy revived South Beach boutique hotels has also seen an equally changed neighborhood and made The Marlin home to a very different guest following. Brought back by entertainment mogul Chris Blackwell as a Miami haven for the recording and music industry, The Marlin nowadays has new owners again but retains a heavy music and entertainment presence.
Design and mood reflect that throughout. Black and white dominates the reception and front lounge areas, then you step down into the recently renovated bar area where deep red tones and intimate seating at the end of a very long bar comes alive daily as the Rex Bar. This is the staging ground for some of the most eclectic musical and social happenings to be found in South Beach, along with expert drink and snack concoctions that keep the energy humming into the wee hours.
The rooms
Each of the Marlin’s 11 capacious suites are somewhat unique in design from the rest.
We were most fortunate enough to have the Marlin’s current co-proprietors Chris and Evan provide us a first night’s stay in the former third-floor residence of entertainment mogul Chris Blackwell’s 1,600 square foot, third-story loft (now rechristened as the Blackwell Suite). All the other suites are either studio, one or two bedroom configurations and there is even a honeymoon suite.
Since it still caters heavily to an international entertainment crowd, all The Marlin’s suites are wi-fi and communications wired to the max, but there is also plenty of desk space to work at in each. You can also expect hardwood floors, fans, sleek stainless kitchens, fridges bountifully stocked for at least a small-sized party, large bathrooms, and tons of well-positioned lighting. The large bathrooms make it actually possible to move around easily without colliding against unfamiliar fixtures.
The overall layout of The Marlin’s guest suites is clearly designed for those who don’t require onsite access to some of the more general travel frills - spas, grand dining rooms, shops. The idea here is to access your own - which are plentiful enough to discover along this area of Collins Avenue - and then treat The Marlin as your intimate hideaway.
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