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The Basement
WHERE THE HEAT IS ON
A new kind of boutique resort reinvents Miami’s luxury travel experience BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Adding a unique flair to Miami Beach nightlife, the EDITION’s on-site “Basement,” which is, quite literally, located in an expansive basement space, features a nightclub in homage to Schrager’s Studio 54 as well as a bowling alley and a 2,000-square-foot ice skating rink. Each space boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, dramatic lighting and projection effects created by world-renowned lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe, a concert lighting specialist who has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.
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ienvenidos a Miami – where extravagances abound! Among the newest and most impressive ways to indulge in everything Miami has to offer is by visiting The Miami Beach EDITION, a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Miami Beach that boasts 70,000 square feet of pristine shoreline. The EDITION was designed by Ian Schrager, the hotel and entertainment industry giant credited with initially creating the concept of the “boutique hotel.” “He is also known as the co-founder of both Studio 54 and Miami’s own Delano Hotel, the iconic venue that propelled South Beach onto the international stage in the 1990s,” says General Manager Mathew Pargament. “In no little part due to the work of Schrager, Miami has emerged as an international tourism and cultural capital that rivals any of the world’s urban centers and attracts people from every corner of the globe. The EDITION seeks to satisfy these diverse travelers’ cravings.”
The Dining Accenting Miami Beach’s Latin flavors with the freshest Florida foods, internationally acclaimed Michelin-rated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten – often seen on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel – offers not one, but three, dining concepts at the EDITION. At The Matador Room, chef JeanGeorges serves a distinctive, modern interpretation of Latin cuisine influenced by Spanish, Caribbean and South American flavors. The restaurant’s historic, oval-shaped dining room recalls all the excitement of Miami Beach’s heyday of the 1950s and ’60s. Market at EDITION, inspired by the century-old markets in Madrid and Barcelona, is an imaginative reinvention of a food bazaar that’s part patisserie (pastry shop), part boulangerie (bakery) and part salumeria (butcher). Tropicale offers casual, alfresco dining with a selection of fresh, light menu items. Pargament says the venue is a JANUARY 2016 |
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Taking luxury beyond simple beach and pool offerings, the EDITION developed its playful “Sandbox” concept, nestled in a tropical nook just off the water. With hammocks, low-lying beds, a ping pong table and an outdoor movie screen for special events, it’s the perfect escape for an afternoon nap, private party or leisurely cocktails.
The Rooms In addition to the resort’s 294 rooms and suites, the EDITION boasts 28 of the most coveted spaces in all of South Beach – its private bungalows. These super-exclusive rooms are a feast for the eyes, with sleek finishes like light woodpaneled walls and ivory porcelain-slab floor tiles. Upper-level bungalows include a roof deck with plunge pool, direct ocean view and custom furnishings. The crown jewel of the resort is the 2,500-square-foot bungalow penthouse, featuring marble bathrooms with a rainforest shower, a personal elevator and a private rooftop lap pool. Rates during the winter months range from $800 to $10,000 per night. To discover more and book your stay, visit www.editionhotels.com.