The Kimpton EPIC sits at the convergence of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami — walking distance to PAMM, Frost Science, Bayside, and the Brickell food/bar scene across the river. The rooftop pool (16th floor) has views straight up Biscayne Boulevard and is one of the city's quieter sunset spots. Rooms are large by downtown standards with bay or river views from most. The Area 31 rooftop restaurant is excellent for seafood; the Drinkhouse lobby bar serves the best happy-hour mojitos in downtown. Best Miami hotel for travelers who want central location without paying South Beach prices.
The Kimpton EPIC sits at the convergence of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami — walking distance to PAMM, Frost Science, Bayside Marketplace, and across the bridge to Brickell's food and bar scene. A purpose-built 54-story tower (the residences occupy floors 1-15; the hotel takes 16-54) it's a clear step up from typical downtown business hotels.
The 16th-floor rooftop pool has views straight up Biscayne Boulevard and is one of the city's quieter sunset spots — fewer scenesters than the South Beach rooftops, more like a sophisticated locals' bar. Rooms are large by downtown standards (450-550 sq ft typical, 1000+ for suites) with floor-to-ceiling windows facing either the bay (premium) or river/skyline (still excellent).
Area 31 (the rooftop restaurant) is excellent for sustainable seafood and the lobby's Drinkhouse Fire & Ice Bar serves the best happy-hour mojitos in downtown. Both are popular with non-guests, so reservations recommended weekends.
Best Miami hotel for travelers who want central location without paying South Beach prices, or for those splitting time between downtown business and bay-area leisure. Rooms typically $250-400 weekdays, $350-550 weekends in season. The bay-view rooms are the upgrade worth paying for.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool (16th floor)
- ✓Bay views
- ✓Spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Area 31 restaurant
- ✓Drinkhouse bar
- ✓Pet-friendly
Good questions
Can I walk to South Beach from here?+
No — South Beach is 4 miles away across the MacArthur Causeway. Rideshare runs $10-15. The Metromover (free) connects to other downtown points but not to the beach.
What can I walk to?+
PAMM and Frost Science (10 min walk on Museum Park), Bayside Marketplace (5 min), the Metromover network, Brickell (15 min walk across the bridge or 5 min on Metromover).
What's parking like?+
Valet only, around $45/night. Self-park garages nearby are cheaper if you don't need in-and-out access.
