
SLS Brickell
Best for downtown access, rooftop pool vibes, and large on-site event/wedding capacity.
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SLS Brickell (now operating as Dua Miami / formerly SLS Brickell) is an urban, design-forward hotel in Miami’s Brickell financial district with rooftop pools, a spa, and event spaces — read this if you want a downtown Miami base for dining, nightlife, and meetings. Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort is an upscale beachfront hotel on Collins Avenue in South Beach — read this if you want direct Atlantic access, Art Deco–era surroundings, and a classic Miami Beach stay.
Updated · about 12 km apart

Best for downtown access, rooftop pool vibes, and large on-site event/wedding capacity.

Best for immediate beach access, stay-on-the-sand convenience, and a South Beach location steps from Ocean Drive.
When SLS Brickell (Dua Miami) wins: choose it if you want a city-center base for Brickell’s restaurants, rooftop pool parties and meetings/weddings — it’s set up for events and evening scenes.
When Royal Palm South Beach wins: pick Royal Palm if your priority is direct beach access, walking to Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue shopping, and a traditional Miami Beach experience.
Bottom line: these are different Miami experiences — SLS Brickell (Dua Miami) for urban Brickell life, rooftop pools and events; Royal Palm for beachfront location and South Beach sightseeing. Choose based on whether you want downtown or the beach as your home base.
| Category | SLS Brickell | Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, design-forward downtown hotel with rooftop social spaces and event facilities | Upscale beachfront resort with an Art Deco South Beach setting |
| Location | Brickell financial district — walkable to Brickell City Centre, Miami Riverwalk | Collins Avenue, directly on Miami Beach / steps from the boardwalk and Ocean Drive |
| Size (rooms) | About 124 rooms (listed under the SLS/Dua property) | 404 guestrooms |
| Minimum check-in age / audience | All ages welcome; lead guest age policies have varied across listings (check current property rules) | All ages welcome; lead guest must meet property check-in rules (property lists minimum check-in age 21) |
| Pools / beach | Two rooftop outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), poolside bar and programming | Outdoor pool plus direct private beach access with beach sun loungers and cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Rooftop Altitude Pool & Lounge and other on-site venues (previously included Fi’lia, Bazaar Mar); rooftop dining and bar focus | Three restaurants, two bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe (Mediterranean cuisine highlighted at Byblos Shorecrest) |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service spa historically on-site (Ciel Spa) with steam rooms and treatments — status varied with rebrand | Not published |
| Event & meeting space | Large event footprint (reported >58,000 sq ft combined indoor/outdoor; multiple ballrooms/meeting rooms) | Conference space ~21,312 sq ft (1980 m²) with 10 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Accessibility & family features | Welcomes children of all ages; accessible paths and facilities listed | Children 12 and under stay free with an adult; multiple wheelchair-accessible features listed |
| Nearest airport | Miami International Airport (MIA) is the usual airport for Brickell (roughly 7–8 miles from Brickell) | |
SLS Brickell (the property at 1300 S Miami Ave, now listed as Dua Miami) sits in Miami’s financial district with immediate access to Brickell City Centre and waterfront promenades.
Pick SLS Brickell for a downtown, walkable Miami base rather than a beach-first stay.
Royal Palm is located on Collins Avenue in South Beach, directly on Miami Beach and within short walking distance of Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.
Pick Royal Palm if being on the sand and in South Beach’s tourist circuit is your priority.
SLS Brickell’s property lists about 124 rooms and offers a mix of rooms and suites suited to urban travelers and event guests.
Expect compact, design-forward rooms geared to city stays and groups.
Royal Palm offers 404 guestrooms with ocean- and city-facing options in the South Beach neighborhood.
Royal Palm provides larger inventory and direct beach-adjacent room options for beach-focused travelers.
SLS Brickell’s food and drink program centers on rooftop dining and nightlife, anchored by Altitude Pool & Lounge.
Choose it for rooftop social hours, poolside drinks and evening scene in Brickell.
Royal Palm lists three restaurants and two bars, with Mediterranean and local breakfast options highlighted.
Royal Palm is better if you want beachside breakfasts or walking access to Ocean Drive dining.
SLS Brickell features two rooftop pools on an elevated terrace with poolside bar service and cabanas available for a surcharge.
The rooftop pools are a main draw if you want skyline views and poolside social time.
Royal Palm combines an outdoor pool with direct access to the Atlantic, providing beach loungers and umbrellas.
Royal Palm is the obvious pick for travelers whose priority is stepping onto the sand.
SLS Brickell historically offered a full-service spa with steam rooms and a fitness center, plus late-night lounge options in Brickell.
Good for guests who want on-site spa/fitness plus a short walk to downtown nightlife.
Royal Palm lists 24-hour fitness facilities and leisure programming tied to beach activities; a dedicated on-site spa is not published in the supplied listing.
Royal Palm suits guests who combine fitness with beach-based leisure; check directly for spa availability.

SLS Brickell — rooftop pools, DJs and downtown views make it a smart pick for social stays in Brickell.

Royal Palm — direct beach access and steps to Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road put the sand and South Beach attractions at your door.

SLS Brickell — a large, configurable events footprint and multiple ballrooms support big conferences and weddings.

Royal Palm — an Art Deco–era South Beach location with beachfront rooms and multiple on-site restaurants fits a traditional Miami Beach stay.
Royal Palm — it’s beachfront on Collins Avenue with beach loungers and direct access to the sand; SLS Brickell is in downtown Brickell, a drive from South Beach.
SLS Brickell — rooftop pools, a rooftop lounge and Brickell’s evening scene make it the better pick for nightlife-oriented stays.
Yes. SLS Brickell has a very large, configurable event space and multiple ballrooms; Royal Palm also lists significant conference space and a ballroom for events.
Both properties welcome children, though check each hotel’s current check-in/lead-guest age rules and any fee policies before booking.
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