Located on Miami Beach’s 18th Street, The Shelborne Hotel has long stood as a beacon of glamour on the Florida city’s iconic beachfront.
The property first opened its doors in 1940, designed by Architects Igor Polevitzky and Thomas Triplett Russell, quickly becoming a vision of Miami’s Art Deco influence. In 1950, Architect Morris Lapidus added a pool deck with cabanas and additional guest rooms, blending the original design with Miami Modernism (MiMo), attracting clientele like Frank Sinatra. Now, Proper Hospitality is placing the 251-key hotel firmly in the 21st century, merging The Shelborne’s rich architectural and cultural legacy with refined contemporary luxuries.
Key historic features of the property – including the 18th Street façade and the platform diving board at the property’s famed pool – have been carefully preserved and thoughtfully updated, while the modernised interiors prominently feature honed Perlino marble, travertine, and wood accents, echoing both the Art Deco and MiMo styles. The defining colour palette of soft moss greens, terracotta tones, and powder blue accents evokes a warm, tropical vibe, balanced with neutral tones to create a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic.
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