
The Grayson Miami Downtown
Best for culture-and-event-focused travelers who want a compact, downtown base near PAMM, Frost Science and the Kaseya Center.
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The Grayson Miami Downtown is a 4.5-star, design-forward downtown hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and close walking access to museums and arenas; read this if you want an urban base for culture, events, or a Miami Heat game. 1 Hotel South Beach is a high-profile 5-star eco-luxury beachfront resort focused on nature-driven design and wellness; read this if you want beachfront access, multiple pools, and resort-style spa and dining.
Updated · about 5 miles apart

Best for culture-and-event-focused travelers who want a compact, downtown base near PAMM, Frost Science and the Kaseya Center.

Best for travelers who want a full resort experience on South Beach with multiple pools, direct beach access, and comprehensive spa and wellness programming.
When The Grayson Miami Downtown wins: choose The Grayson if you want a compact, walkable downtown location for museums, live events, cruises or a short ride to Brickell — plus a skyline/bay-facing rooftop pool and intimate event spaces.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel when beachfront access, multiple outdoor pools, larger meeting/banquet capacity and resort-style dining and wellness matter more than being in Downtown Miami.
Bottom line: The Grayson is a downtown, culture-and-events-oriented hotel with a standout rooftop pool deck; 1 Hotel South Beach is a larger, beachfront eco-luxury resort for travelers prioritizing sand, multiple pools and an extensive spa and dining program.
| Category | The Grayson Miami Downtown | 1 Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, design-conscious downtown hotel with skyline/bay views | Nature-inspired, eco-luxury resort on South Beach |
| Location | 1100 Biscayne Blvd — heart of Downtown Miami, walking distance to museums and arenas | 2341 Collins Avenue — beachfront on Miami Beach / South Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 127 guestrooms | 426 guestrooms |
| Who can stay | All ages welcome (lead guest must be 21 to check in) | |
| Pools & outdoor water | Two outdoor pools including a 14th-floor rooftop infinity pool; rooftop pool deck with cabanas and poolside bar | Three outdoor pools plus direct beach access, beach loungers, umbrellas and beach cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site venues (Grayson Kitchen, Seasons Café, Rooftop Bar) and in-room dining | Three restaurants and multiple bars/lounges (listing shows 3 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges) |
| Spa & wellness | Alicia Med Spa (on-site medical-style spa) and 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa, health club, and broader wellness programming |
| Event & meeting space | 8,500+ sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space with several meeting rooms and rooftop event terrace | Large conference center and ballroom capacity (about 25,005 sq ft / 2,323 m² of event space listed) |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (published fees: $100 non-refundable fee + $100/day deposit; details vary by source) | Not published |
| Known for | Proximity to Frost Science, PAMM, Kaseya Center and Bayside Marketplace; rooftop bar/pool views | High-profile eco-luxury beachfront resort with nature-driven design and comprehensive beach/pool program |
The Grayson sits on Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami, a short walk to major museums, performing arts and the Kaseya Center.
Pick The Grayson if you want walkable access to Miami’s cultural and event centers.
1 Hotel South Beach sits directly on Collins Avenue with immediate access to the sand and the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Choose 1 Hotel if beach time and South Beach proximity are priorities.
The Grayson offers 127 rooms with bay or city views and a set of balcony and suite options.
The Grayson suits travelers who want bay/skyline views in a smaller, design-forward inventory.
1 Hotel South Beach has a much larger room inventory across standard rooms and suites with beach or city aspects.
1 Hotel fits travelers who want a broader choice of room types and beachfront options.
The Grayson’s dining centers on three in-house venues that emphasize local ingredients and rooftop cocktails.
If you want casual café mornings and a rooftop cocktail scene, The Grayson covers it in a compact set of venues.
1 Hotel South Beach operates multiple restaurants and bars across the property, supporting a resort-style dining program.
1 Hotel is better if you want variety in on-site dining and multiple bar settings without leaving the resort.
The Grayson highlights a 14th-floor rooftop infinity pool with city/bay views plus a second outdoor pool.
Choose The Grayson for a dramatic rooftop pool with skyline and bay views rather than a beach day.
1 Hotel South Beach combines several outdoor pools with direct access to Miami Beach.
Pick 1 Hotel when you want multiple pool options and immediate beach access.
The Grayson offers Alicia Med Spa and 24-hour fitness access; Downtown nightlife is a short walk away.
The Grayson is a solid pick if you want an on-site med-spa and easy access to downtown nightlife.
1 Hotel emphasizes resort-scale wellness with a full-service spa, health club and fitness/wellness programming.
Choose 1 Hotel if a full-service spa and broad wellness programming are key to your stay.

The Grayson — walkable to Frost Science, PAMM and the Adrienne Arsht Center.

1 Hotel South Beach — direct beach access plus multiple pools and beach services.

1 Hotel South Beach — more restaurants, multiple bars and poolside dining options on property.

The Grayson — rooftop pool deck and several flexible meeting rooms for smaller events.
The Grayson Miami Downtown is much closer — it’s a short walk to Frost Science, PAMM and about a 7-minute walk to the Kaseya Center.
1 Hotel South Beach has direct beachfront access; The Grayson is in Downtown and does not have beach access.
Yes — both properties welcome guests of all ages. Note that The Grayson requires the lead guest to be 21 to check in.
If you want an extensive resort spa and broader wellness programming, pick 1 Hotel South Beach; The Grayson offers Alicia Med Spa with medical-style treatments and a 24-hour fitness center.
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