Detailed Review
Situated majestically on the oceanfront in the heart of Miami’s South Beach, The Raleigh hotel is a masterpiece of Art Deco grandeur with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Sister hotel to Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont and The Mercer in New York, this classic luxury boutique hotel in South Beach has undergone a thoughtful renovation by hotelier Andre Balazs. A consummate mix of style and understatement, of elegance and comfort, of glamour and warmth, The Raleigh is a jewel amid one of the world’s most lively and energizing cities.
The Raleigh was designed by L. Murray Dixon, one of the most prolific and acclaimed architects of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District. It remains one of the significant buildings from the formative years of Miami Beach. With its regal facade, impressive interiors, and lagoon-sized pool heralded as a "jewel" of modernist design, The Raleigh bestows a commanding presence on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Press Quotes
“Old-school glamour meets modern Miami...Outside, lush gardens surround the opulent scallop-shaped swimming pool – built for the film star Esther Williams. Pose poolside, martini in hand, on Sunday afternoons for Miami’s most fashionable weekly party session, hosted by nightclub queen Ingrid Casares.” The Independent 07
