MIAMI ’ S NEWEST HOTELS
By : John Companiotte
Miami is a year-round destination , appealing to not only Americans looking for a fun good-weather travel destination , but also Europeans and South Americans , among many other travelers from all over the world . The area has added several appealing hotels that provide the best in accommodations , cuisine , and recreation .
Arlo Wynwood is an experience-driven hotel that opened on November 1 , 2022 . Located in the heart of Wynwood , the property is the first and only hotel in Miami ’ s preeminent creative and cultural district , home to the largest concentration of street art in the world . The new 217-room , nine-story hotel will serve as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while offering savvy travelers prime access to the best of the region . Designed by Meyer Davis , an award-winning firm at the forefront of global , upscale commercial design , Arlo Wynwood draws on the neighborhood ’ s bold and curated artistic nature while embracing an eclectic industrial aesthetic where organic meets modern . The property celebrates a perfect balance between the natural and the man-made , where warm , earthy materials are juxtaposed with fresh , contemporary finishes and vivid accents , creating understated richness through a playful palette . Arlo Wynwood ’ s food and beverage program is led by James Beard alum Chef Brad Kilgore . In addition , the hotel has more than 250 works of art throughout the property and offers multiple complimentary wellness activities and live music
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