The Setai Miami Beach
I have never experienced anything like The Setai luxury hotel in South Beach Miami, Florida. The hotel’s Asian style hospitality transports you out of busy Miami into a cocoon. Not only do you feel protected, but the staff pampers you until you ultimately unwind.
Serenity at The Setai
Your transformation begins when you step into the brown and tan toned hotel designed with simple furnishings. Not only do the understated colors have a calming effect, but you can indulge in an excellent spa, Asian cuisine, sweeping ocean views, and top-notch service, all modeled to inspire serenity.
In The Courtyard, overstuffed chairs and soaring palms line the length of a glimmering pool that encloses a fountain. Additionally, The Courtyard roof retracts, and guests can enjoy listening to the fountain trickle and absorb The Setai decor inside and out. This beautiful venue creates the ultimate place for meditation or muted conversation.
Though soothing decor inspires meditation, don’t be surprised when you turn a corner and behold splashes of bright pink or red rosebuds gathered in metal pots. Moreover, you might spot brightly colored oranges assembled in a clear bowl. These colors are concocted to brighten the decor and the mood.
Not only does the color scheme conjure peace and happiness, but the hotel staff ensures that their guests are ultimately satisfied. With this in mind, the staff provides spotless hotel rooms and meticulous attention to detail and customer service.
Setai Definition
Formerly the Dempsey-Vanderbilt hotel, The Setai still feels like a special place. According to wordhippo.com, the definition of Setai means household or family unit. You will find from the moment that you check in, that the hotel employees will happily assist you.
The Setai Hotel Experience
When we exited our car in front of the hotel, the bellman removed our luggage from the trunk and handed us a ticket ensuring that he would deliver the bags to our room. We entered the dimly-lit lobby where the atmosphere seemed subdued.
The front desk agent welcomed us, and we followed him to a room nearby to check in. He offered us warm white towels to freshen our hands and cold lemongrass iced tea.
The temperature was in the 80’s, and we welcomed the iced tea. Not only did it quench our thirst, but it tasted slightly sweet with a hint of ginger. While we sat in the room, we completed our check-in, and I couldn’t help but think that the procedure was more like a ritual rather than a routine. I began to relax.
After the agent finished the paperwork, we rode the elevator up to our Art Deco Suite. As we walked toward our room, music drifted through the hall fusing with a pleasant fragrance.
Art Deco Suite
Bathed in understated light and soft music, our suite was perfectly prepared. Dark cherry colored wood floors, cream-colored walls, and sleek brown rectangular tables and lamps created an elegant design. Beyond a brown square table with two chairs, my eyes focused on a luxurious Duxiana king size bed. As I scoured the room, I couldn’t find a prominent clock. Owing to the lovely bed and unobtrusive clock, this was the perfect room for us.
Our room included a large bathroom with double-above-the-counter vanities and a black-tiled shower. The shower system streamed water from two directions with a faucet attached to the wall and a rain shower that flowed from above. Moreover, against the wall stood a black granite tub.
An in-room Nespresso machine allowed us to brew coffee and tea at our whim. In addition to a stocked minibar, we had robes and slippers, a beach bag, and a rain umbrella available for our convenience. It appeared that the management hadn’t missed a detail.
The Ocean Suites
In addition to the Art Deco Suites, The Setai offers one to four bedroom Ocean Suites. Some of these suites offer sweeping sea and city views and feature gourmet kitchens.
Amenities
In addition to The Courtyard, The Setai hotel features three large outside pools. Each one is set at a different temperature to accommodate their customers’ preferences. Arranged poolside and beachside are large padded comfortable lounge chairs with plenty of pillows. Furthermore, The Ocean Grill is situated between the beach and pools, and they serve exceptional cuisine.
Restaurants
Vijayudu Veena has been with The Setai since 2008. Today, as the executive chef, he oversees the four restaurants: Jaya, The Ocean Grill, The Lobby Bar, and The Courtyard. Veena fuses flavors from Asia’s regions to create unique concoctions. My favorite restaurant is The Ocean Grill because it serves hand-crafted cocktails and delicious food seaside.
The Spa at The Setai by THÉMAÉ
I indulged in a facial at The Spa where they use products created from four kinds of tea. Each tea has a distinct property. Green tea is an antioxidant; white tea regenerates; red tea soothes, and black tea stimulates.
The esthetician assured me that they would use the best products for my skin, and I was happy to learn that she felt that one of the miracle moisturizers might improve my appearance.
As I lay on the table, I listened to soft music while inhaling an herbal fragrance. The esthetician cleansed then massaged my face. I regulated my breathing, and I had mellowed.
When I returned to our room, my husband said that I looked refreshed like I had taken a nap, and my skin glowed. I believed this was a result of the Zen experience.
The Fitness Center
The hotel provides a fully equipped gym that includes trainers for yoga, pilates, and private training. Also, they offer beachside yoga.
Conclusion
From the time that we had arrived until we left, I felt immersed in a culture devoted to an exceptional customer experience. When we reluctantly departed and the doorman held open the door exposing the busy street, I felt like I was leaving nirvana.
Have you ever experienced a hotel like The Setai where the hotel staff coddles their customers? Please comment below.
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Oh, I just love Art Deco. What a stylish and relaxing place!!
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Thank you for your comment, yes I love The Setai’s Asian inspired Art Deco. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Wow, looks lovely. So nice they thought of every detail, like an umbrella in your room. The spa sounds so nice too. They have everything, you don’t really have to leave. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
Thanks for reading, yes with The Setai it’s all about the details. #TheWeeklyPostcard
I don’t mind a hotel who pampers me into submission, forcing me to relax and leave everything behind! Looks like a lovely hotel! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard!
The Setai knows how to pamper their guests. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Wow, these rooms really thought of everything. A true luxury hotel experience!! I do find the room to be very calming with the rich brown tones. I wonder how many roses are in that floral arrangement – it’s stunning as well!
That’s a good question, I can’t imagine how many roses they use in their arrangemnts throughout the hotel.
Wow that courtyard makes it look more like a luxury property in Bali or Thailand not Florida! Gorgeous!
I couldn’t agree with you more, thank you for your comment.
Looks like an amazing hotel 🙂
It truly is a special place.
Nice! Last days I prefer taking hotels with gyms and this one has it 🙂 I loved design as well.
Thank you for your comment, I like a hotel with a gym too.
This looks like a hotel which has figured out the art of hospitality unlike many others. Your description of it tells me that you had a great time there. Cheers!
Thank you for your comment, we did have a good time at The Setai, and I am hoping to return.
I’ve been in Miami a few times, but never heard of the Setai hotel. It may be because I didn’t stay in South Beach. The hotel looks quite luxurious. Would love to stay there someday if return to Miami. #TheWeeklyPostcard
The Setai is in the Art Deco part of South Beach, and you should check it out if you return.
I love Miami and I love going to the spa. So I should check it out when I am in Miami next time.
The Setai has a great spa, and yes you should check it out.
I’d love to stay here! The pool with the surrounding palm trees looks so tranquil.
I like that pool at The Setai too, and the fact that the roof retracts makes it even better.
I normally stay in hostels or budget hotels when I travel, and whilst this suits me (as I’d rather save the money for extra trips or activities) I am kinda tempted to see how the other half live! I love the seating area overlooking the water at this hotel, and the spa sounds like absolute bliss 🙂
Thanks for your comment, The Setai is worth checking out, it is unique.
I love Art Deco, this looks and sounds like a fabulous place to unwind! The courtyard is amazing. I can see why you didn’t want to leave 🙂 #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thank you for your comment and your wonderful support. You are right, The Setai is the perfect place to unwind. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Looks like an amazing hotel to stay it. Love the pool
Thank you for your comment, I like The Setai pool too!
Love the pool! It looks like something you’d see in Morocco!
The pool at The Setai is definitely different, thanks for reading my post.
What a beautiful hotel! I totally see what you mean about the Asian vibes. If you hadn’t mentioned that this was in Florida, I would have assumed it was in SE Asia! Looks so luxurious and the facilities sound incredible 🙂
Thank you for your comment, The Setai is like an Asian retreat in busy South Beach, Florida.
Oh wow, what an awesome place! Every once in a while I run across a hotel that seems like it could be a destination in and by itself…and this is definitely one of them. Would love to explore this place! The service seems top notch, and I love the Art Deco style. Great photos in this article…just reading it and viewing the photos made me relax a bit! 😉
Thank you for reading, and it is a destination but you can step outside to vibrant South Beach Miami.
Gorgeous room and amazing courtyard! Love the photos you posted!
I love The Setai, thank you!
I love all things art deco and my god the pictures are amazing. This is definitely somewhere I would love to experience for myself
I like The Setai Art Deco too, thank you for your comment.
I’ve got one word only. WOW! LOVE the pool!! #wanderfulwednesday
Thank you for your comment, The Setai pool is amazing.
Wow, that pool is just dreamy! I would stay at the hotel the whole time and never see Miami lol!
Thanks for reading, you are right The Setai pool is dreamy.
Oh my goodness this hotel is beautiful! I want to go there right now to her sit by the pool and relax!
Thanks for your comment, The Setai is a beautiful place to relax.
Oh This looks very relaxing just by seeing these pictures. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I love the look of the rooms and I’m sure you had a very relaxing time there! I could totally do with a beach holiday myself this year 😉
Vanessa, thank you for your comment. You are right, staying at The Setai relaxed us.
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Glitter Passport, thank you for your comment, we love The Setai.