The James Nautilus Miami Beach
The James Nautilus Miami Beach® to Open in Late 2026
The James Nautilus Miami Beach® will make its highly anticipated debut in late 2026 as the flagship property of The James Hotels®, a reimagined lifestyle hospitality brand by Sonesta International Hotels. The brand is rooted in timeless design, vibrant social energy, and highly personalized hospitality all inspired by the spirit of James, a charismatic host known for effortless charm, impeccable taste, and a knack for bringing people together. Endlessly curious and always in the know, James surrounds guests with culture, from under-the-radar music and inspired architecture to fashion, art, and fascinating company. The James Nautilus Miami Beach® pays homage to the storied legacy of the original Nautilus Hotel, the iconic Morris Lapidus-designed oceanfront property that opened in the early 1950s as one of Miami Beach’s most glamorous destinations.
Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Collins Avenue, the 250-room property will blend the playful charm and whimsy of MiMo Miami with a fresh, contemporary perspective designed for today’s modern traveler. Reimagined for a new era, the design of The James Nautilus Miami Beach® has been brought to life by the team at Anderson Miller, thoughtfully honoring the historical legacy and signature design of Lapidus, “The Architect of Joy."
Through a partnership with LDV Hospitality, The James Nautilus Miami Beach® will be home to food and beverage outlets conceptualized by the renowned hospitality group behind acclaimed New York City dining destinations including Scarpetta, American Cut, and Barlume. Guests can look forward to a relaxed signature restaurant with Mediterranean-style fare and alfresco seating that extends to the pool and beach, a refined omakase offering meant to create an exclusive dining atmosphere, and a theatrical late-night lounge where guests can gather for cocktails, conversation, and after-dark social energy in a playful, maximalist setting. The restaurants and bars are thoughtfully curated by James as destinations unto themselves, where locals and travelers converge, redefining Miami’s social scene.
The debut of The James Nautilus Miami Beach® marks the beginning of the brand’s long-term vision of expanding into urban destinations, with a Downtown Miami property set to open in 2030.