Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a historic hotel located in Miami Beach, Florida. The hotel was designed by renowned architect Morris Lapidus and opened in 1954. It was an instant sensation, with its striking design and luxurious amenities setting a new standard for hotels around the world.
The Fontainebleau quickly became a hotspot for the rich and famous, attracting celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. In fact, the hotel played a major role in the cultural landscape of the 1950s and 1960s, serving as a backdrop for movies, TV shows, and major events.
Over the years, the hotel has undergone a series of renovations and expansions, adding new rooms, restaurants, and amenities while still maintaining its distinctive design and classic style.
Throughout its history, the Fontainebleau has been a symbol of glamour and luxury, attracting a wide range of guests, from Hollywood celebrities to world leaders. It has also been the site of numerous historic events, including the 1961 meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
Today, the Fontainebleau remains one of the most famous and beloved hotels in Miami, with its distinctive design and luxurious amenities continuing to draw visitors from around the globe.
The Fontainebleau quickly became a hotspot for the rich and famous, attracting celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. In fact, the hotel played a major role in the cultural landscape of the 1950s and 1960s, serving as a backdrop for movies, TV shows, and major events.
Over the years, the hotel has undergone a series of renovations and expansions, adding new rooms, restaurants, and amenities while still maintaining its distinctive design and classic style.
Throughout its history, the Fontainebleau has been a symbol of glamour and luxury, attracting a wide range of guests, from Hollywood celebrities to world leaders. It has also been the site of numerous historic events, including the 1961 meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
Today, the Fontainebleau remains one of the most famous and beloved hotels in Miami, with its distinctive design and luxurious amenities continuing to draw visitors from around the globe.
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Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Map
Sight Name: Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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