The Carlton Hotel

The Carlton is an Art Deco landmark in the heart of South Beach — a building by architect Henry Hohauser whose history and its relationship to Miami Beach shaped the interiors throughout.

Public rooms lean into that heritage: a walnut-lined library and cocktail lounge, a brass-and-terrazzo bar beneath a coffered ceiling, and a rooftop pool that opens onto the skyline at dusk. The guest rooms and penthouse suites are layered with custom millwork, collected art and objects, and deep ocean blues against warm reds and honeyed wood — a collected, residential feel rather than a formula.

One of the most special things about the Carlton is that, with over 70 rooms, so few have the same layout, configuration, and dimensions. By creating similar, yet slightly different spaces, each room has its own unique touch which helps keep the design rich and alive.

White-washed Oak is the material selected for beds, night tables, and freestanding desks, complemented by white paint-grade built-in millwork for bookshelves and niches.

That color is brought back through the raffia-covered ceilings and the Sisal area rugs atop the walnut floors. Desk chairs and reading chairs are a mix of white and ocean blue tones, as well as the throws on the bed, while accent pillows bring in some other colors like corals and greens, to capture the natural element of South Beach.