Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami, South Beach Brings ‘Backyard Bliss’ Design Theme To The Deco District
elaxed, Yet Worldly Style Concepts Invite U.S. and International Visitors to Feel at Home
From pop prints and a poolside pasture, to chic European porch-style furnishings, Kimpton’s new Surfcomber Miami, South Beach brings a singular style to this fashionable neighborhood. Intended to be as cool as it is friendly, and as sexy as it is fun, the property’s design elements promise a stylish escape with a sense of playfulness and belonging which is also conveyed through the service- and guest-driven hallmarks of the Kimpton Hotels &...
MIAMI -- From pop prints and a poolside pasture, to chic European porch-style furnishings, Kimpton’s new Surfcomber Miami, South Beach brings a singular style to this fashionable neighborhood. Intended to be as cool as it is friendly, and as sexy as it is fun, the property’s design elements promise a stylish escape with a sense of playfulness and belonging which is also conveyed through the service- and guest-driven hallmarks of the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand.
Following the completion of a multi-million dollar, top-to-bottom renovation of the hotel’s two towers, guestrooms and public spaces, Surfcomber’s re-design marries the eclectic look of European Bohemia with a down home, American front porch appeal. With guidance from designers Dayna Lee and W. Ted Berner III and their Powerstrip Studio, this South Beach classic has been reinvented with a whimsical spirit, while preserving the property’s original art deco geometry.
“Kimpton hotels are traditionally design-driven and uniquely approachable, centered around what makes each hotel special,” said Sean McKeen, general manager, Surfcomber. “For this property, we have created a warm and welcoming look and feel that fits seamlessly within the fun and sexy South Beach scene.”
The result is a setting that is simple, yet worldly, with elements of surprise throughout. To achieve that desired experience, designers Lee and Berner infused styling and patterns that could exist in Miami, Barcelona or San Remo, giving local and international guests an individual sense of belonging.
Surfcomber’s “backyard bliss” vibe comes from a variety of sources, including the property’s ultimate backyard of sun, surf and sand. To this, designers added art procured via “treasure hunts” around Miami, wood sculptures made from salvaged downed trees in Florida, sweet little decks with chic porch-style furnishings from rural Italy, Spain and vintage Miami, and a pasture with life-sized sculptures of cows and sheep. In addition, many of the cabanas along the hotel’s classic pool deck feature rocking chairs, while Surfcomber’s various indoor and outdoor public spaces evoke the “small beach club” look and feel of the rustic, French seaside village of Juan-les-Pins.
Inside, throughout the Surfcomber’s 186 guest rooms, 70s summer dress prints flirt with pickled natural wood and smart brass fittings, against walls the color of air and carpets that are pure pop art. Surf-appreciation is also celebrated with sculpture inspired by the work of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
Surfcomber was designed with the environment in mind as well, using solar-powered lighting outdoors, special path pendant lighting to protect the area’s sea turtle population, and reclaimed and recycled materials throughout. Additionally, the property implements Kimpton’s more than 100 environmentally responsible operational products and practices under the Kimpton EarthCare program, which has been proven effective in reducing waste, energy and water consumption throughout its properties nationwide