Frequently Asked Questions
Overview & Location
Leslie Hotel is an intimate Art Deco boutique hotel directly on Ocean Drive, in the heart of South Beach. Built in 1937, its distinctive façade is part of the classic architectural landscape associated with Miami Beach.
Inside, guests find contemporary comforts together with a rooftop pool and spa terrace that creates a very different atmosphere from the energy of Ocean Drive below.
Leslie Hotel is located at 1244 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, directly in the center of the South Beach Art Deco District.
The beach is immediately across Ocean Drive, while restaurants, cafés, nightlife, shopping and many of South Beach’s most recognizable attractions are within walking distance.
Yes. Leslie is directly on Ocean Drive, making it an ideal choice for travelers who want the classic South Beach experience rather than simply being near it.
Step outside and you are immediately surrounded by the architecture, beach culture, restaurants, people and energy that have made Ocean Drive famous around the world.
Yes. Leslie Hotel was built in 1937 and is a 35-room boutique hotel within Miami Beach’s celebrated Art Deco Historic District.
Its architecture gives travelers the opportunity to stay inside the visual history of South Beach while enjoying modern hotel amenities.
Leslie’s bold Art Deco façade makes it one of Ocean Drive’s most recognizable and frequently photographed boutique hotel buildings.
For travelers who want their accommodation to feel like part of the South Beach experience—not simply a place to sleep—the building and its location are an important part of Leslie’s appeal.
Yes. For someone imagining the classic South Beach experience, Leslie puts many of its defining elements directly outside the front door: Ocean Drive, Art Deco architecture, the beach, restaurants, nightlife and people-watching.
Rooms & Suites
Leslie offers King, Queen and Ocean Suite accommodations. This allows guests to choose between comfortable boutique rooms and a larger suite experience with direct ocean views.
Yes. The hotel’s rooftop terrace offers views toward the ocean, beach and Ocean Drive. The Leslie Ocean Suite also offers direct ocean views.
Yes. Couples can combine one of Miami Beach’s most iconic locations with the beach directly across the street and a private rooftop pool and spa above Ocean Drive.
Guests looking for an upgraded experience can also consider the Leslie Ocean Suite, which features direct ocean views and additional living space.
Rooftop & Amenities
Yes. Leslie has a private rooftop pool and terrace exclusively for registered hotel guests.
From the rooftop, guests can enjoy views toward Ocean Drive, South Beach and the Atlantic while being physically removed from the activity at street level.
Yes. The rooftop terrace includes a hot tub/spa area alongside the swimming pool, sunbeds and lounge spaces.
That contrast is one of Leslie’s defining experiences.
At street level, guests are in the middle of the color, movement and energy of Ocean Drive. Upstairs, the guest-only rooftop pool and spa terrace offers an entirely different environment—a place to swim, sunbathe, relax and decompress above the activity below.
Yes. Leslie Hotel has a fitness center for hotel guests.
Yes. The hotel offers a business center that guests can use for working, calls and basic business needs during their stay.
Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available to hotel guests throughout the property.
Dining & Nightlife
Yes. La Trattoria is located at the hotel and offers breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner, making dining particularly convenient for hotel guests.
Guests are also surrounded by many additional restaurants and cafés along Ocean Drive and throughout South Beach.
Yes. Leslie’s Ocean Drive address places guests within easy reach of South Beach restaurants, bars, entertainment and nightlife.
It is particularly appealing to travelers who want to participate in that energy when they choose, while still having the hotel’s rooms and private rooftop as places to retreat.
Leslie is especially appealing to travelers who want to be in the center of the Ocean Drive experience and value atmosphere, architecture, beach access and nightlife.
At the same time, its private rooftop oasis makes it a strong option for guests who want an energetic location without giving up the opportunity to relax.
Beach, Policies & Transportation
The beach is directly across Ocean Drive from the hotel. Guests can leave Leslie and be on the sands of South Beach within minutes.
Complimentary beach chairs, towels and umbrellas are available through the hotel.
Yes. Beach chairs, towels and umbrellas are available for registered guests, allowing visitors to take advantage of the beach directly across from the hotel without paying a resort fee for those amenities.
No. Leslie Hotel does not charge a resort fee or mandatory amenity fee.
Guests can enjoy hotel amenities, including the rooftop pool and spa, fitness center, Wi-Fi and beach amenities, without an additional resort fee being added to the room rate.
Applicable taxes and optional services selected by the guest are disclosed separately.
No. Leslie does not add a hidden resort fee, destination fee or mandatory amenity charge to the room price.
Optional services such as valet parking are separate. A temporary credit-card authorization may also be placed at check-in for incidentals; that authorization is not a resort fee or room charge.
Valet parking is available for guests arriving by car and is an optional service charged separately.
Many guests staying primarily in South Beach find that Leslie’s central location significantly reduces the need to use a car during their stay.
Not for most South Beach activities. The beach, restaurants, Art Deco architecture, nightlife and many attractions are within walking distance.
Transportation may be useful when exploring Wynwood, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Bal Harbour or destinations elsewhere in South Florida.
Leslie combines three experiences particularly well: an iconic Art Deco setting, a front-row Ocean Drive location and a private rooftop pool and spa oasis.
Add the beach directly across the street, an intimate 35-room scale and no resort fee, and Leslie offers a distinctive way to experience the energy of South Beach while still having a private place to escape from it.