Pelican Hotel Miami Beach

The Pelican Hotel is one of South Beach’s most creatively conceived independent properties, owned and operated by a team with roots in the fashion and art worlds, reflected in the hotel’s playful commitment to theatrical design. Each of the 30 rooms and suites is individually conceptualized around a specific theme — from Jungle d’Amour to Best Whorehouse in Texas to Psychedelic Girl — creating spaces that are genuinely one-of-a-kind and inspire photographic documentation, conversation, and a genuine sense of delight. Despite the visual extravagance of the rooms, the underlying hotel infrastructure is solid: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, premium bathrooms, and 24-hour concierge service. The ground-floor café and restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and doubles as a social hub for guests and neighborhood regulars alike. Ocean Drive and the beach are immediately outside, placing guests at the center of the Art Deco district’s architectural wonders, neon nightlife, and oceanfront promenade. Lummus Park, the outdoor gym strip, and the cycling path along the beach are a minute away. The Pelican Hotel’s combination of genuine artistic intent and prime location makes it one of the most memorable independent hotel experiences in all of Florida.