New Look. New Era. Loews Miami Beach Hotel Debuts a $55 Million Transformation for Miami Art Week
Redesigned guestrooms, fresh restaurant concepts and “Art of the Escape” usher in a new era of coastal luxury for the iconic oceanfront resort
Miami Art Week always brings a certain electricity to South Beach - but this year, Loews Miami Beach Hotel is raising the bar. Fresh off a $55 million transformation, the iconic oceanfront resort steps confidently into a new era of modern coastal luxury, unveiling redesigned guestrooms, two new dining concepts and a full week of immersive art, fashion and Art Basel-inspired programming from December 2–7.
The experience is called Art of the Escape, and it’s exactly that - a vibrant, sensory invitation to rediscover South Beach through a creative lens.
A Creative Takeover | Meet Artist-in-Residence Stef Ross
At the center of the celebration is Stef Ross, the hotel’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence. Her sculptural, pop-culture-infused pieces - think rhinestone-dusted swimwear, jeweled floral art, and nostalgic Lite-Brite creations - set the tone for a week where playfulness meets sophistication.
Throughout the lobby, Ross turns public spaces into a living gallery. Guests can wander through her pop-up installation, watch her create in real time, or book personalized sessions to design custom Lite-Brite collector boxes. It’s art you can appreciate up close, and even bring home.
The Art of Swim | Carasoles Swimwear Pop-Up
Art Basel style gets a beachside twist with a multi-day pop-up from Colombian swimwear line, Carasoles, founded by sisters Valery and Victoria. Each day brings a new inspiration - Greece, Spain, Colombia - reflected in curated displays, live painting, destination-themed cocktails and personalization stations. It’s a fashion pop-up that feels more like stepping into a chic, transportive vignette.
The Art of the Cocktail | Bistro Collins & The Sushi Bar
Inside the hotel, two brand-new culinary concepts make their debut. Bistro Collins, a coastal-inspired American bistro and The Sushi Bar, an intimate Japanese dining experience, host the returning Art of the Cocktail series. Expect drinks as photogenic as they are delicious - design-forward cocktails, intricate garnishes and imaginative presentations that turn each sip into a statement. Pop-ups from Glenfiddich, Ruinart, Whispering Angel and Ketel Once are also on the menu.
A Fresh Perspective on Coastal Luxury
The crown jewel of the hotel’s transformation is its newly redesigned guestrooms, envisioned by New York design studio Meyer Davis. Sun-washed color palettes, modern textures and soft coastal finishes create an atmosphere that feels equal parts serene and sophisticated. The spaces channel the essence of South Beach - breezy, elegant and endlessly inviting, making them the perfect retreat after a day immersed in Miami’s art scene.
Art of the Reveal
With this bold new chapter, Loews Miami Beach Hotel isn’t just participating in Miami Art Week - it’s shaping it. From its immersive creative programming to its elevated culinary offerings and elegant redesign, the hotel offers guests a fresh, art-forward way to experience South Beach.
Whether visiting to explore, unwind or simply be inspired, Art of the Escape is your invitation to see Loews Miami Beach Hotel through a more imaginative, coastally inspired lens.
Explore the Art of the Escape and all of our Miami Art Week events and activations here.
Learn more about our redesigned oceanfront resort here.
Book your next stay here and be a part of our next chapter.
