
The Grayson Miami Downtown
Best for culture, sporting events and smaller-scale luxury with skyline/Biscayne Bay views and rooftop pool access.
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The Grayson Miami Downtown is a 4.5-star downtown hotel on Biscayne Boulevard with rooftop-bay views and event-friendly meeting space; Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a large, 4.5-star Miami Beach resort known for its pools, dining, nightlife and spa. Read this if you want a central, culture-and-venue-forward Downtown base (choose The Grayson) or a beachfront, resort-scale escape with many pools and restaurants (choose Fontainebleau).
Updated · about 11 km apart

Best for culture, sporting events and smaller-scale luxury with skyline/Biscayne Bay views and rooftop pool access.

Best for classic Miami Beach resort experiences—multiple pools, many restaurants and late-night entertainment steps from the ocean.
When The Grayson Miami Downtown wins: pick The Grayson if you want a compact luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown with easy walking access to museums, the arena, Bayside and a rooftop infinity pool with bay and skyline views.
When Fontainebleau Miami Beach wins: pick Fontainebleau if you want a traditional Miami Beach resort scene—numerous restaurants and bars, several outdoor pools, a large on-site spa and beachfront access.
Bottom line: Both are upscale and well-located for different trip goals—The Grayson for downtown access, events and rooftop-bay atmosphere; Fontainebleau for beachside resort scale, pool options and nightlife.
| Category | The Grayson Miami Downtown | Fontainebleau Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary downtown hotel focused on city/Biscayne Bay views and meetings/events | Iconic large-scale Miami Beach resort with resort activities and nightlife |
| Location | 1100 Biscayne Blvd — Downtown Miami, walking distance to museums, arena and Bayside | 4441 Collins Avenue — Mid Beach, oceanfront near Miami Beach Boardwalk |
| Size (guest rooms) | 127 rooms | 1504 guestrooms |
| Who can stay | All ages (lead guest 21+ to check in) | |
| Pools | Two outdoor pools including a 14th-floor rooftop infinity pool; poolside bar and cabanas | Four outdoor pools and multiple poolside bars; extensive pool programming noted |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site venues (Grayson Kitchen, Seasons Café, Rooftop Bar/Bella’s) | Nine restaurants, 8 bars/lounges and 2 poolside bars |
| Spa & wellness | Alicia Med Spa (on-site, advanced facials and med-spa services) and 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa with treatment rooms and extensive spa menu plus fitness facilities |
| Event space | Flexible meeting and event space (about 8,500 sq ft published, multiple rooms including rooftop terrace) | Conference and banquet facilities; ballroom and meeting rooms (conference space published) |
| Beach access | No—city/Biscayne Bay setting | Yes—oceanfront on Collins Avenue |
| Typical guest | Culture-, business- and event-focused travelers, concert/arena attendees | Leisure guests seeking a classic beachfront resort experience, dining and nightlife |
The Grayson sits on Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami with many attractions within walking distance.
Choose The Grayson when you want immediate Downtown access and short walks to museums, the arena and waterfront attractions.
Fontainebleau is located on Collins Avenue in Mid Beach with direct ocean proximity and beach access.
Choose Fontainebleau when a beachfront location and resort-scale leisure are priorities.
The Grayson offers 127 rooms across nine published room types, many with bay or city views and balconies for some categories.
If you prefer a compact hotel with curated room types and bay-view options, The Grayson fits that brief.
Fontainebleau is a large resort with 1,504 guestrooms across many room types (supplier listing).
Choose Fontainebleau if you want a wide choice of rooms at a large beachfront resort and don't mind the busier scale.
The Grayson concentrates food and drink into three core venues for a concise culinary program.
Expect a short, curated dining list focused on seasonal South Florida ingredients and rooftop cocktails.
Fontainebleau lists multiple restaurants and bars across the property for broad dining choices.
Fontainebleau is better when you want many on-site dining and late-night options without leaving the resort.
The Grayson emphasizes its 14th-floor rooftop infinity pool plus a second outdoor pool and pool terrace for events.
Pick The Grayson for a rooftop-pool experience with city and bay views and event flexibility.
Fontainebleau publishes four outdoor pools, multiple poolside bars and a direct walkway to the ocean.
Choose Fontainebleau for varied pool options plus beach access in a full-service resort environment.
The Grayson offers Alicia Med Spa and 24-hour fitness plus a rooftop bar near the pool for evening drinks.
The Grayson suits travelers focused on medical-style spa treatments and a quieter rooftop evening scene.
Fontainebleau features a full-service spa and an on-site nightclub alongside busy resort nightlife.
Fontainebleau is the pick for guests who want a full spa menu and an active nightlife without leaving the property.

Short walks to PAMM, Frost Science and the Kaseya Center; ideal for culture and arena events.

Multiple outdoor pools and direct ocean access make Fontainebleau a stronger beach-and-pool choice.

Several flexible meeting rooms and a 14th-floor pool terrace suit mid-size corporate and private events.

Nine restaurants, multiple bars and an on-site nightclub give Fontainebleau more on-site entertainment and dining variety.
The Grayson: it’s the official hotel partner of the Miami Heat and is roughly a 7-minute walk to the Kaseya Center.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach is oceanfront on Collins Avenue; The Grayson is Downtown on Biscayne Bay and does not have beach access.
Yes—both properties accept guests of all ages; The Grayson requires the lead guest to be 21+ at check-in.
Fontainebleau publishes four outdoor pools; The Grayson publishes two outdoor pools including a rooftop infinity pool.
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