South Beach's pool fashionistas can strut the new catwalk, sun bathe on the
upper VIP sun deck, dive into the reflective infinity edge pool and lounge
in the cabanas with private showers. The new
pool, part of ADD Inc Miami's
multi-million dollar renovation of the Shelborne South Beach, will make a
splash this fall and is destined to be Miami's next hot hotel pool scene.
A walkway with white exterior walls
and ceilings covered in live lush vines, banquettes with colorful yellow and
orange pillows and glass guardrails takes guests to the new infinity pool.
An original 1940's diving board and a floating concrete spiral staircase
with a luminescent bubble roof was inspired by the original Morris Lapidus
structure. This staircase will now lead to the new sexy catwalk bridge with
glass railings where guests can make a dramatic entrance to the upper sun
deck, cool off in the communal
arching shower and enjoy exclusive lounging. In keeping with the black and
white, Naughty and Nice theme of the property, the pool area will boast
black and white striped pavers with
grass insets surrounded by towering palm trees. Guests that don't want to
miss out on the pool action can stay in the townhouses or mezzanine lanai
suite that overlook the pool.
Common with all the Miami
beachfront hotels in the 1940's, the Shelborne will be the first modern
oceanfront hotel to completely open the space between the pool and the
beach.