First Class Foyers: The Haute 5 Hotel Lobbies in South Florida

There’s nothing better than that ahhhh feeling when walking into the stunning lobby of a luxury hotel. From Palm Beach to Miami, we’re celebrating the hotels that make the best first impression.

The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach

It’s hard to match the ambience and splendor of the Breaker’s 200-foot main lobby. With magnificent paintings on the ceilings and first-floor public rooms inspired by the Great Hall of the Palazzo Carega, it comes of no surprise this luxury establishment is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and stands as one of America’s legendary resort destinations.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Surrounded by greenery and orchids, the Lobby Lounge of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel provides the perfect setting for a friendly business meeting or drinks. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, with plush silk sofas and oversized chairs. And to complement the full bar, there’s plenty of complimentary finger foods including wasabi peas, casaba chips and marinated olives. This popular pre-dinner destination features the irresistible rhythms of award-winning harpist Roberto Perera, who performs electro-acoustic music as a relaxing soundtrack for watching the boats go by.

The Delano

It’s really no wonder Diddy, Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Will Smith, and Chris Rock frequent this world-class resort located in Miami Beach’s Art Deco district. Boasting America’s first indoor/outdoor lobby, the hotel’s public space creates the feeling of an interwoven village with almost no separation between indoors and out.

The Setai

With the coolest ambience, the lobby of Miami’s Setai artfully combines the rich architectural history of the neighborhood and its cultural diversity with the International Art Deco movement, particularly its influence in Asia. The concept of The Setai began with two fundamental ideals: a vision of unprecedented luxury and service and one of the most prized pieces of oceanfront property in South Beach. Throughout the lobby, bar and restaurants, visitors will notice other original relics such as tables made from Beijing palace pavers and hurricane candle cases from Chiang Mai.

W South Beach

In the Living Room (aka the lobby) of Miami’s W Hotel, you’ll meet, greet, flirt, play, sip and savor in a modern playground that is Caribbean cool perfected. Groove to the cool live DJ mixes or sip a mixed libation from the colorful cocktail list. Settle into comfy sofas from Italy, perch on tufted leather ottomans or make your roost in elegant funky armchairs covered in white pony upholstery. Got a big crowd? There’s more seating in the hot corners, with a set of white Mongolian alpaca chairs in one and slate velvet armchairs atop a white pony rug splashed with gold paint in another. Want a more private space? A shimmering, 19-foot-long beaded curtain separates for a little…private time.