
SLS Brickell
Best for downtown stays, rooftop pool parties, and meetings/weddings in Brickell.
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SLS Brickell (now operating as Dua Miami, Autograph Collection) is an urban, design-forward hotel in Miami’s Brickell financial district for travelers who want rooftop pool time, nightlife, and walkable city access. 1 Hotel South Beach is a high-end eco-luxury oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue for guests who prioritize beach access, multiple pools, and a wellness-focused resort stay.
Updated · about 13 km apart

Best for downtown stays, rooftop pool parties, and meetings/weddings in Brickell.

Best for oceanfront beach days, multiple pool options, and a wellness-focused Miami Beach escape.
When SLS Brickell (Dua Miami, Autograph Collection) wins: choose it if you want a central Brickell address, rooftop pools with downtown views, on-property nightlife, or extensive event and wedding space close to Miami’s financial and dining hubs.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose it for direct Atlantic beachfront access, multiple outdoor pools, a large spa and fitness offering, and an eco-focused luxury resort experience on South Beach.
Bottom line: pick Brickell for a walkable city-and-nightlife base with rooftop pool vibes and big-event facilities; pick 1 Hotel South Beach for beach-first stays, more pool options, and resort-style wellness programming.
| Category | SLS Brickell | 1 Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, design-forward city hotel with rooftop social spaces | Eco-luxury oceanfront resort with a resort-paced, wellness emphasis |
| Location | Brickell financial district — walkable to restaurants, Metromover, Miami Riverwalk | Miami Beach — on Collins Avenue, steps from the beach and boardwalk |
| Size (rooms) | About 124 rooms (property listing under SLS/Dua Miami) | 426 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; lead guest requirements vary by listing (21+ on current Marriott page) | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Two rooftop outdoor pools plus rooftop pool bar/lounge | Three outdoor pools and two poolside bars |
| Restaurants & bars | Rooftop Altitude Pool & Lounge plus past SLS venues (Fi'lia, Bazaar-Mar, The Lounge listed historically) | Three restaurants (including WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP) and six bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service spa historically (Ciel Spa) with steam rooms and treatments; status and hours varied after rebrand | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, and facials; 24-hour fitness facilities and on-site classes (Pilates listed) |
| Known for | Rooftop pool scene, nightlife and large event/wedding space | Beachfront location, sustainable/eco positioning, and multiple resort pools |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive event facilities (multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms; more than 58,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space cited) | Conference center plus ~25,005 sq ft (2323 m²) of meeting space and one meeting room listed |
| Beach access | No ocean beach (Biscayne Bay waterfront; closest Atlantic beaches ~15–20 minutes by car) | Direct Atlantic beachfront with beach sun loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas |
SLS Brickell (now Dua Miami) sits in Brickell’s dense financial/dining neighborhood for a city-focused itinerary.
Choose the Brickell hotel if you want walkable city access and skyline views rather than a beach stay.
1 Hotel South Beach is oceanfront on Collins Avenue, steps from the Miami Beach boardwalk and the sand.
Pick 1 Hotel for a beach-first Miami Beach location within easy walking distance of Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.
SLS Brickell’s building-level listings show roughly 124 rooms across its floors, with a mix of studios, rooms and 2-bedroom suites.
Brickell’s rooms suit city travelers or groups needing multi-room suites, but this property is not beachfront.
1 Hotel South Beach has a much larger inventory — 426 guestrooms — spanning standard rooms to suites with ocean views.
1 Hotel offers more room variety and direct ocean views, useful for families and longer resort stays.
SLS Brickell’s food-and-drink identity centers on its rooftop Altitude Pool & Lounge and historically noted signature venues.
Brickell focuses on rooftop dining and nightlife; verify current restaurant openings under the property’s rebrand before booking.
1 Hotel South Beach runs three restaurants (including WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP) plus six bars/lounges and pool bars.
1 Hotel provides more on-site dining and bar variety, with formal and casual options geared to beachside resort stays.
SLS Brickell’s pool experience is focused on a rooftop deck with two outdoor pools and poolside programming.
Choose SLS Brickell for a rooftop pool-and-party vibe with city views — not for ocean swimming at the hotel.
1 Hotel South Beach has three outdoor pools, two poolside bars, and direct Atlantic beachfront access.
1 Hotel is the clear choice for guests who want easy beach access plus a variety of pool settings on property.
SLS Brickell offered a full-service spa (Ciel Spa at SLS), fitness center and active nightlife spaces.
Brickell blends spa and fitness with a stronger emphasis on nightlife and rooftop social programming.
1 Hotel South Beach emphasizes wellness in a resort setting with a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness facilities.
If wellness programming plus beach access matters most, 1 Hotel South Beach offers a more resort-oriented wellness experience.

SLS Brickell (Dua Miami) — walkable Brickell address close to shopping, Metromover and downtown dining.

1 Hotel South Beach — direct Atlantic beachfront access with beach amenities and multiple on-site pools.

SLS Brickell — large, flexible event spaces and multiple ballrooms suitable for weddings and conferences.

1 Hotel South Beach — larger room inventory, kids’ activities/childcare options (surcharge) and multiple pools.
1 Hotel South Beach — it’s on Collins Avenue with direct access to the Atlantic; SLS Brickell is in Brickell and requires a drive to reach South Beach.
SLS Brickell (Dua Miami) — the rooftop Altitude pool/lounge and on-site nightlife venues make it a stronger choice for downtown evenings.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages. 1 Hotel South Beach is explicitly not adults-only; SLS Brickell/Dua requires an adult lead guest per current listings.
SLS Brickell — it lists extensive event and ballroom space and a history of hosting large weddings and conferences; 1 Hotel has conference facilities but smaller listed meeting-room counts.
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