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Faena Hotel Miami Beach Comtemporary art and film star glamour in the heart of Miami Beach Iconic City Hotels of the World T he sight of a 24 carat gilded mammoth skeleton by Damien Hirst beyond the gilded pillars of the hotel’s cathedral-like lobby is a theatrical statement that introduces guests into the indulgent world of Faena Hotel Miami Beach. Combining decadent red, white and gold décor courtesy of ‘The Great Gatsby’ filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning designer wife Catherine Martin, this glamorous, Art Deco-inspired wonderland boasts retro-glam rooms, a noteworthy contemporary art collection, 150-seat theatre, an immense South American theme spa, restaurants by award-winning chefs, and a beach club set on the hotel’s pristine sand, beachfront. And with signature butler service for every guest, it's luxury all the way. The hotel is a foodie paradise with three restaurants including Los Fuegos, the first North American restaurant by renowned Argentine chef Francis Mallmann. He uses the open fire asado grill method to cook up the best steaks ever. A second feature chef, Paul Qui, presents innovative pan-Asian dishes, a fusion of French, Japanese, Spanish, and Filipino cuisine. Tierra Santa Healing House is on the third floor. With an impressive 22,000ft 2 space, it houses one of the largest hammams on the East Coast. An oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation, guests receive treatments that combine modern technology with ancient techniques. The spa contains eleven treatment rooms and private spa suites. It also has a wide Wet Spa area with a steam room, sauna, and ice chamber. The technology-advanced treatments also make use of Naturopathic and Biologique Recherche skincare products. Outdoors, amid the lush palm-tree gardens, the classic pool is surrounded padded loungers under red-and-white striped umbrellas. There are also private cabanas. Step onto the beach and you will be seamlessly cared for by the beach butlers at the Beach Club. In effect you will experience pampered heaven at every turn in this Miami Beach ‘film-set’masterpiece.