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title: "SLS LUX Brickell vs W Miami: which hotel is better?"
description: "SLS LUX Brickell or W Miami in Miami (FL)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# SLS LUX Brickell vs W Miami

Both are in Miami (FL), 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Miami
## [SLS LUX Brickell](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sls-lux-brickell-miami-fl/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2109901/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Miami
## [W Miami](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-miami-miami-fl/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2303359/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SLS LUX Brickell

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 390 m apart.

### Choose W Miami if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.4)

### Why is SLS LUX Brickell better than W Miami?

1.  220 m closer to public transport (−220 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is W Miami better than SLS LUX Brickell?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.4) (+0.8)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | SLS LUX Brickell | W Miami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.2  (+0.8) |
| Location | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.7  (+0.8) | 1.9 |
| Public transport | 9.5  (+1.3) | 8.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.2  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.2  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 11 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 388 | – |
| Rank in Miami (FL) | bottom 22% | bottom 40%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0  (+0.3) | 7.7 |
| Distance to Miami centre | 900 m | 790 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km  (−220 m) | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 250 m  (−220 m) | 480 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m  (−240 m) | 320 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11  (+5) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Floors | – | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+15) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valet parking | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Golf | ✓ | – |
| Tennis | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

390 m apart

SLS LUX Brickell: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Tenth Street Promenade station: 250 m, Miami International Airport (MIA): 10 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

W Miami: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Riverwalk Station: 480 m, Miami International Airport (MIA): 10 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## SLS LUX Brickell or W Miami: common questions

### Which is better, SLS LUX Brickell or W Miami?

SLS LUX Brickell leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. W Miami is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, SLS LUX Brickell or W Miami?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

SLS LUX Brickell is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; W Miami is 2.4 km.

### How far apart are SLS LUX Brickell and W Miami?

The two hotels are 390 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sls-lux-brickell-miami-fl-vs-w-miami-miami-fl/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/