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For outdoor relaxation, the pool and beach areas are lovely. First-come, first-served padded loungers and red-and-white striped umbrellas await guests at the pool, and butter service covers everything from food and drink to sunscreen and magazines. Pool cabanas with bottle service are available for an extra fee. Out on the beach, visitors will find soft sand, loungers and umbrellas (free, which is a rarity in Miami), butlers offering food and drink service, and added extras like foot washes. Another highlight is the spa, which books up well in advance. It spreads across 22,000 square feet, and houses a huge hammam. Dubbed the Tierra Santa Healing House, guests can expect treatments that combine technology with the wisdom of shamans. 

Faena Hotel has three restaurants on-site, including two chef-led specialty spots. Los Fuegos is an Argentine steakhouse concept by Francis Mallmann where diners sit in a chic red-and-gold dining room and choose from a selection of proteins to be grilled on an open fire. The menu at Paul Qui’s Pao restaurant features French, Japanese, Filipino, and Spanish fusion cuisine, and the half-gold, half-anatomical unicorn perched in the center of the space is just as eclectic. Out by the pool, guests can grab breakfast in Veranda’s shaded, open-air dining room. Saxony Bar serves up cocktails in a sleek lounge, while the Faena Theater pours tipples with a side of cabaret. Other drink options include the stunning courtyard-located Tree of Life and casual Living Room bar. 

Other features include a high-brow kids club, Faena Play, with activities like art tours and cooking activities, and in-room baby sitting services. Most public spaces (and a private 22-person dining room) can be rented out for meetings or events. Valet parking is available for an extra fee and Wi-Fi is included in the resort fee.