The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami is a tranquil enclave located on the northernmost tip of Miami Beach. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this coastal sanctuary will truly carry you away. The hotel features more than 400 works of art, including paintings, photography and sculpture. The boutique-style 19-story, 95-room hotel offers exclusivity with just two rooms on each floor, each with a private terrace overlooking the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, elegant and contemporary décor and a freestanding tub surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites are fully equipped with a gourmet kitchen and large dining area. The Presidential Suite boasts its own private movie theater, four balconies with water views and an expansive shower room overlooking the Atlantic.

The 10,000-square-foot waterfront Exhale Bal Harbour spa and fitness studio offer a variety of rejuvenating treatments in one of ten private treatment suites, his and hers steam rooms and saunas, and daily fitness classes, including yoga, barre and HIIT, among others. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness facility with the latest weightlifting and cardio equipment. An elevated outdoor pool and private luxury cabanas, most with private plunge hot tubs, overlook the turquoise Atlantic Ocean and have direct access to the beach.

As for dining, The Artisan Beach House calls on the season’s freshest offerings to create a globally-inspired dining experience. Artisan Beach house is the perfect setting for beachside dining with both indoor and outdoor seating, while the Pool and Beach bar offers al fresco dining and food and drink service by the pool throughout the day.