Perhaps the glamorous photos they saw online didnt accurately represent the setting.

Or maybe a stuffy, lackluster atmosphere puts a damper on the entire getaway.

This is not the case atFaena Hotel Miami Beach its the exact opposite.

The Mammoth Garden at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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Its a specific, hard-to-achieve ambiance courtesy of Hollywood legends and theatrical design experts Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin.

Its a far cry from the muted tones and characterless features commonplace in other luxury properties.

Take the bathrooms, for example.

Aerial view of the pool at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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And if youre staying in?

The custom Art Deco-style wooden bed frames beckon.

After lounging in the Florida sun, youd be hard-pressed not to instantly fall asleep under the goose-down bedding.

The Cathedral at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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If youre extra hungry, consider the chefs tasting menus.

Depending on your exact order, your tastebuds will be fully awake and satisfied in five to eight courses.

Theres alsoLos Fuegosby Argentine grillmaster Francis Mallmann.

The Premier Ocean Front Room at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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The asado experience with an open-fire kitchen is another touchpoint for total Faena immersion.

Or, for unparalleled exclusivity, theresEl Secreto Omakase, a speakeasy-style Omakase experience with six diners per seating.

Guests hoping to spend time by the water have two options: beach or pool.

The Living Room at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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For me, that connection was solidified at the 22,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Healing House.

Sustainability is also top of mind for the hotel team.

Miami Beach is our home, and the ocean is our backyard.

Beach chairs at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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Protecting and caring for our beaches is crucial, says Haykal.

Haykal says they are working to implement [this] throughout the property.

Location

Faena Hotel Miami Beach is located on historic Collins Avenue in the Mid Beach neighborhood.

The Tierra Santa Living Room at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach

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Its one of the main characters in the community known as the Faena District.

The Faena District is just 11 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA).