Ocean View One Bedroom Suite

The suite's floor-to-ceiling windows frame ocean-view vistas and fill the 675 sq. ft. living space with natural light. The Elser is a 49-story tower in Downtown Miami, so the suite is a good choice if the outlook matters as much as the layout.

The suite has a separate bedroom with 1 King Bed and a living area with 1 Double Sofa Bed, sleeping up to 4 guests. The bedroom has a Tempur-Pedic mattress, blackout drapes and hypo-allergenic bedding. The sofa bed is double-size, so it suits two children or two adults who don't mind sharing.

The suite has three private bathrooms, which gives a group of four plenty of room. They have a rainfall showerhead, a standard shower, a hair dryer, soap, shampoo, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and slippers. Towels are changed every three days, and turndown service is offered.

Yes. The Elser welcomes children of all ages, and this suite offers a free crib, a double sofa bed, a full kitchen setup and complimentary bottled water. Children 16 and over are charged as adults. Guests under 18 can only check in with a parent or legal guardian, and the registering guest must be at least 21. The rooftop pool has a gradient-entry shallow end that the hotel describes as perfect for families.

Yes. The suite is built residential-style, with a dining area and table, cookware, dishware and utensils, a dishwasher, a fridge and freezer, and a coffee/tea maker and an espresso maker. An in-suite washer and dryer also makes longer stays and packing light easier.

The $59 per night amenity fee (before taxes) covers complimentary access to the partner beach club south of 5th Street on Miami Beach, with lounge chairs, towels and a beach umbrella. It also includes the rooftop pool and 16-person swim-spa hot tub, the 24-hour fitness complex, daily yoga and fitness classes, in-room Wi-Fi, and local and 1-800 calls.

The hotel is about 5 miles from the beach, roughly a 15–20 minute drive to South Beach. Guests use the partner beach club, so a beach day is easy to organise. At the hotel, the 132-foot rooftop pool has a gradient entry and a poolside bar. Pool hours can vary, so check the current schedule when you arrive.

ViceVersa is an Italian aperitivo bar and restaurant in the lobby with small plates, wood-fired pizzas and cocktails. It opens at 5:00 PM and reservations are recommended on busy evenings. The Bayview rooftop bar and kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open only to hotel guests and residents. The lobby market is handy for coffee and snacks.

Bayfront Park is directly across the street, and Bayside Marketplace and Kaseya Center are a short walk away. The free Metromover has stations within about 300 meters. There is no airport shuttle, and Miami International Airport is roughly 15–20 minutes by car. Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Bring the booking credit card and a photo ID, as an incidental hold applies at check-in. Self-parking and valet are both charged by the day.