A New Boutique Hotel Just Opened in Miami's North Beach-and We Were the First to Stay

"In the past, not that many hotels planted their roots in Miami's North Beach, where private homes, condos, and low-rise buildings have kept the neighborhood's residential vibe. As someone accustomed to buzzy South Beach, North Beach felt like the unaffected counterpart, quieter and far less commercialized, with the beach steps away. So, as I arrived in Maison Felix, it was like stepping into a tucked-away gem."

""Maison Felix stands out because it's the first new hotel North Beach has seen in decades and the first truly design-forward boutique hotel in the area," says Yves Naman, the founder and CEO of Namron Hospitality, also behind other chic stays like Nest Tulum and Alexander Hotel in Mexico City. "It brings something fresh without losing the neighborhood's soul." The hotel's aesthetic, conceived by Felix Cohen, is rooted in its quaint locale along with the building's 1948 architectural heritage, preserved through original stucco, Spanish barrel tiles, vaulted ceilings, and courtyard-facing suites."

"In the guest rooms, embossed walls and floors echo teak yacht decking, and subtle brass touches, vintage mirrors, and hand-selected antiques add a whisper of European elegance. "Teak-inspired ceramic flooring runs from the rooms into the courtyard and pool areas, creating a warm, tactile surface that blurs the line between indoors and out," Naman says. "All furnishings are custom-made, from the matte taupe built-in closets to the Italian vegan-leather headboards, bouclé sofas, and organic-shaped tables and lighting, giving each room a cohesive contemporary feel.""

Maison Felix occupies a rare new-hotel spot in Miami's North Beach, blending contemporary design with the neighborhood's residential character. The property preserves 1948 architectural elements such as original stucco, Spanish barrel tiles, vaulted ceilings, and courtyard-facing suites while introducing a cohesive modern palette. Outdoor amenities include a gated sun deck, a palm-fringed pool, chaise lounges, and bistro tables for coffee or remote work. Guest rooms feature teak-inspired floors, subtle brass accents, vintage mirrors, custom furnishings, Italian vegan-leather headboards, bouclé sofas, and organic lighting. Bold contemporary art by local creators punctuates the aesthetic and reinforces a refined, neighborhood-focused hospitality.

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