The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
First, the hotel is located off the main drag, on the quiet and mostly residential Belle Isle, along the Venetian Causeway just short of Miami Beach proper. You can find yourself very much in the thick of it within minutes, but The Standard makes the most of its slight remove, such that it may furnish the kind of peace and tranquility that’s long since departed Collins Avenue. Well, relative peace and tranquility, anyway — The Standard’s typical guests are not exactly wallflowers, and there’s always something going on in the bar; but compared to South Beach proper, this is practically transcendental meditation.
Second, and certainly related, is the spa, not at all a given in The Standard’s universe. Here not only are you comfortably sequestered from all the ballyhoo on the beachfront, but you’re surrounded by guests in Standard-issue white bathrobes, participating in the communal bathhouse culture of the place and indulging in mud wraps, steam baths, and the occasional swim in the chlorine-free Sound Pool.
Accommodations are smart and stylish — not oversized or particularly decadent, but very much more than adequate given that it’s easily possible to spend four times as much elsewhere in town. The décor is familiarly modern, in whites and blonde woods, and the look is familiar as well, blending mid-century Miami modernism with Scandinavian furniture from the same period — a look that is back in style all round the world, but resonates that much more strongly so close to South Beach.
Please note: The Standard Spa, Miami Beach can only accommodate guests over the age of 18.
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Guest Score & Reviews
Our 20-point scale is based on post-stay ratings from verified MICHELIN Guide guests. This feedback is important, and plays a role in helping us decide whether or not a hotel should remain in our selection.
Location, pool, outdoor spaces, interior design and decor.
We’ve stayed here in the past and loved the party vibe. Since they’ve made the pool area a private club with locals, way too crowded and too crazy. Rooms are like summer camp for adults. Rustic yet comfortable. Older property, so water pressure in the showers is inconsistent, no room for toiletries (a folding table) and toilets get stopped up easily. Beds are comfortable. Big closets and with the party atmosphere, outside noise is pretty muffled. Private bar is cool and fun. Restaurant has a beautiful setting but service can be slow. It’s not a luxurious place, but worth a try if you like a rustic vibe.
Relaxed, nice pool/restaurant on bay, simple and not over the top indulgent design.
Always a wonderful stay here. Great facilities and staff.
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