Your Luxe Miami Grand Prix 2025 Playbook
- May 4, 2025
- 5 min read
Experience luxury during Formula 1 weekend (May 2–4) with Miami’s top spots to stay, play, and dine. Now in its fourth year, the race returns to the custom circuit around Hard Rock Stadium. This curated guide will help you and your crew discover the city's best pit stops and party scenes.
Where to Stay: Downtown, Wynwood & Beyond
The Elser Hotel – Downtown Miami
This sleek 49-story tower is a luxury launchpad nearby the action. Book a suite with bay views, unwind on the 19,000-square-foot sun deck, and catch the race on a massive poolside LED screen. With race car floats by Float Factory and F1-themed cocktails, it’s the ultimate stay-and-play destination. Cocktails include the Schumacher Slam Built, a precision-crafted cocktail with bold tequila, lime, triple sec and lychee finished with a drizzle of sweet grenadine, or The Elser Grand Prix, featuring premium vodka, a burst of lime, herbal Midori and silky free foam.
Arlo Wynwood – Artistic & Elevated
Located just steps from Racing Fan Fest, Arlo Wynwood is where culture meets cool. Featuring over 250 original works of art, a rooftop bar with sweeping views, and a 76-foot heated pool, it’s a vibe-rich pit stop. Expect live music, comedy nights, and wellness events throughout the weekend at ART Wynwood, Miami’s hidden rooftop bar perched above the street art with stunning bay views.
Where to Stay: Miami Beach Bliss
The Betsy Hotel – Timeless South Beach
This oceanfront boutique hotel blends Art Deco elegance with modern luxury. With jazz nine nights a week, an on-site literary program and rooftop pools, it’s the cultural haven for F1 fans looking to unwind in style. During Formula 1 weekend, relax after a long day of excitement with iconic jazz performances from Leonard Reina, Brian Murphy, Angel Perez and The Ellis Duo.
The Gates Hotel South Beach – Wellness Meets Style
Overlooking the picturesque Collins Canal, this 235-room sanctuary offers poolside race viewing and allows guests to unwind on the Plunge Deck overlooking the pristine pool, or retreat to a custom double-sided cabana. The perfect cool-down lap after a day of adrenaline.
The Gabriel South Beach – Iconic Design, Elevated Vibes
Steps from the sand and full of Art Deco flair, The Gabriel offers a tranquil retreat with a lush courtyard pool beside its outdoor eatery and a showstopping glass-bottom pool six stories above the open atrium. Rooftop yoga classes are offered weekly, while a fitness center provides free weights and cardio equipment.
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection – Classic Miami, Modern Mood
Located along the Miami Beach boardwalk at 39th Street and Collins Avenue, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is a 357-room oceanfront resort in Mid-Beach that blends preserved 1940s Art Deco design with modern amenities and culinary experiences, like at Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse and Il Merkato for guests to unwind after Formula 1 excitement.
With a weekend series of events, The Goodtime Hotel transforms into a vibrant oasis focused on fun, featuring 266 chic rooms and third-floor pool parties with top DJs like Martin Ikin and Chris Lorenzo, plus on-site IV therapy with Avabello Aesthetics and HydraLyte’s rapid rehydration packets to keep guests recharged and the party going.
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Hotel Continental – Retro-Cool with VIP Touches
For the ultimate Formula 1 weekend, the newly opened Hotel Continental in vibrant Mid-Beach offers luxurious stays with a retro-chic MiMo design, a vintage pool, immersive social spaces and a private 34-foot Chris-Craft Launch for cruises or sunset charters, with highlights including the Mixer Lounge, Divebar’s self-pour wall and Piola, the on-site pizzeria.
Where to Play Like a Pro
Renowned for world-class entertainment and a celebrity-frequented ambiance, Delilah Miami rolls out a star-studded F1 week. Highlights include Timbaland on Throwback Thursday, Fat Joe on May 2, SOFI TUKKER on May 3 (with Chase Sapphire Reserve), Sunday jazz brunch, and an “After the Race” dinner on May 4 with a surprise guest.
While F1 weekend usually revolves around the racetrack, Chef Massimo Bottura shifts the focus offshore. On Saturday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m., Bottura will host an exclusive, one-night dining experience starting with aperitivo aboard the private Arkhaus , followed by a six-course tasting at his Michelin-starred restaurant, Torno Subito. With only 12 seats available, guests will enjoy bayside cocktails, interaction with Bottura, and a world-class culinary journey with head chef Bernardo Paladini. Tickets are available for purchase now via OpenTable.
Rev into Race Week at Esplanade at Aventura with bold brunch flavors, cocktails and the Red Bull Racing RB19 on display between The Amalfi Llama and STK Aventura, Sunday, April 27, from 1–8 p.m. Young F1 fans can join The LEGO® Store’s Build and Race Event, May 2-4 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., to build, test and race their own LEGO® race car!
Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Catch the F1 action on the sand at Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill on Sunday, May 4! From 4–6 p.m., enjoy $25 Mamitas Tequila Seltzer buckets and two-for-one Casa Del Sol Margaritas for $20. Bungalow is one of Miami Beach’s few beachfront restaurants, serving fresh juices, light bites and a raw bar during the day, transitioning to an extensive selection of wines, rosés, and cocktails in the evening.
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Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers stunning Biscayne Bay views and a seasonal, Latin-inspired menu by Executive Chef Valeri Fuentes - perfect for a cultural brunch escape from race weekend. Enjoy indoor or alfresco dining beneath lush greenery, with dishes like Caracas Eggs Benedict, Mojito Cuban Tiradito and Coladita Tiramisu Pancakes. The terrace opens to the museum’s sculpture garden and Maurice A. Ferré Park, making it a scenic spot to soak in Miami’s art and skyline.
Based in Brickell for F1 weekend? Head to ADRIFT Mare, a Mediterranean oasis on the 25th floor of Hotel AKA Brickell, led by Michelin-starred “Gypsy Chef” David Myers. Enjoy grilled meats, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails with sweeping Biscayne Bay views. From Tuesday to Friday, 5–8 p.m., don’t miss Happy Hour with Ocean Views, featuring discounted drinks and bites.
Exploring Miami during the Grand Prix? Don’t miss Wynwood, the city’s cultural and arts hub, and stop by Wyn Wyn, Arlo Wynwood’s vibrant new restaurant. Located on the hotel’s stylish ground floor, Wyn Wyn serves globally inspired dishes with nods to Peru, Europe, Southeast Asia, Polynesia, and Americana. The clean, creative menu features vegan, veggie-forward and gluten-free options, with highlights like Beet Tartare with mango yolk and Chk Chk Boom, a twist on Korean fried chicken.
Take a break from the F1 buzz at Uchi in Wynwood, where a relaxed vibe meets elevated Japanese cuisine. This award-winning spot offers a seasonal menu featuring hot and cool tastings, sushi, sashimi, makimono, tempura and a rotating omakase - all inspired by Miami’s vibrant energy. Enjoy dine-in, takeout or private dining with warm, attentive service.
Staying in Miami Beach for F1 weekend? Head to Sunset Harbour’s new hotspot, Uchiko, from James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole. A bold sibling to Wynwood’s Uchi, Uchiko highlights smoke, char, and fresh flavors with a “from the hearth” menu centered on its yakitori grill. Guests can enjoy Japanese, Australian, and U.S. beef tastings, fresh fish, modern small plates, and daily specials. The experience is rounded out by a standout beverage menu of Japanese whiskies, sake, and seasonal cocktails.