THE SHELBORNE BY PROPER, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Miami Beach

The Shelborne By Proper - An oceanfront Art Deco hotel with a historic pool, multiple dining venues, and proximity to Miami Beach landmarks

The Shelborne By Proper, a 4-star oceanfront hotel in South Beach, features 251 guest rooms and suites with options like Oceanfront King, City View Studio King, and Two Bedroom Pool Villa Suites. Rooms include premium bedding, laptop-compatible safes, private balconies (select types), and Aesop bath amenities. The hotel's dining options include Root & Bone for Southern comfort fare, Pauline for seafood with Caribbean influences, and The Bar for craft cocktails. Leisure facilities include a heated pool with Art Deco-era diving platform, private cabanas, a beach club with 250 chaise lounges, and a 24-hour gym. The Shelborne By Proper is located on Collins Avenue, a 4-minute walk from the Bass Museum of Art and 1 mile from the Art Deco Historic District. Valet parking is available for $55 overnight.

Pros

The historic Art Deco pool features an original diving platform and private cabanas.

Multiple dining venues, including Root & Bone and Pauline, offer diverse cuisine options.

Proximity to landmarks like the Bass Museum of Art and Miami Beach Convention Center.

Pet-friendly policy allows two dogs per room (max 45 lbs each).

The $75 resort fee includes beach access, fitness classes, bicycles, and Wi-Fi.

Cons

Valet parking costs $55 per night, with no self-parking option.

Partial ocean view rooms may not offer full waterfront vistas.