Looking for a beach vacation with the glamour of an historic hotel, without leaving the United States? The Confidante, Miami Beach is for you. The Confidante brings to mind the classic Florida hotels of the past. It is “retro chic,” a modern hotel with a nod to the elegant hotels from the golden era that made Miami Beach famous.
Opened in 2015 as The Confidante, the hotel has been known by many names since its opening in 1940. Originally opened as the Lord Tarleton Hotel, it transformed into The Hyde Park, The Crown, and The Thompson Miami Beach. The hotel was built in the Art Deco style, 18 stories high, and was Miami Beach’s first skyscraper.
The hotel is an Instagrammer’s dream, with a retro, candy-colored palette and fun vibe. The “Backyard” is located between the hotel and the pool area, where you can enjoy a cocktail amidst the palm trees.
Art lovers will be in heaven here. During our visit, the hotel hosted, “The Real Surreal,” an exhibit of the work of Salvador Dali and local artists. The hotel is also pet-friendly, so if you cannot leave your furry family member at home, they can enjoy the vacation with you.
There are two pools at The Confidante, one for adults and one for families. Adjacent to the pools are a number of furnished cabanas. We were there during spring break, the week before Easter, but it never felt crowded.
Our stay included a day at a pool cabana, which was outfitted with electrical outlets, a couch, and two beach chairs. We were treated to chilled water and a fruit plate. Our wonderful attendant, Heather, made sure we had everything we desired, including cocktails and delicious fruit pops made by Cielito Artisan Pops. Cielito’s pops are handcrafted, and made with local ingredients, free of GMOs, artificial colors, preservatives and high fructose corn syrup.
At the beach, you will have no trouble locating a chair and umbrella, and the kind staff will help you find your way. The beach is stunning, greeting us with beautiful turquoise water every day of our stay.
The hotel is located at 4041 Collins Avenue, in the middle of Miami Beach – away from the crowds of South Beach but within minutes by car or cab. The property is now part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection so you can earn or spend your Hyatt points with stays. It doesn’t have the feel of a corporate property. It feels like a family-owned boutique hotel, with the personal attention you would expect.
The best part of The Confidante? – we are returning next year!
Check out all of our posts on the road trip from Miami Beach to Key West: Miami Beach, Miami’s Historic Art Deco District, The Confidante Miami Beach, and our photo tour of Key West!