Colony Hotel, Miami
Built in 1935, the Colony Hotel was another design of the Floridian architect Henry Hohauser. The Colony was one of the first Art Deco buildings in South Beach after the horrific hurricane of 1926 practically wiped out the city of Miami. The building's facade underscores the Art Deco style - simple and symmetrical. The bold geometric elements like the inverted "T" in the front of the building bears the hotel's name. The horizontal eyebrows above the windows give a little extra shade to the guests as they look into the ocean.
Beautiful during the day, the Colony truly comes alive at night when the glowing neon lights up, illuminating in electric blues and bright purples. The Colony's iconic blue glow has been a symbol of South Beach since it was built in 1935.
The Colony Hotel became known as a hub for up-and-coming musicians in the 1960s and 70s, and many other famous artists stayed there over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Today, the hotel has been restored to its original Art Deco splendor and continues to welcome guests from all over the world.
Beautiful during the day, the Colony truly comes alive at night when the glowing neon lights up, illuminating in electric blues and bright purples. The Colony's iconic blue glow has been a symbol of South Beach since it was built in 1935.
The Colony Hotel became known as a hub for up-and-coming musicians in the 1960s and 70s, and many other famous artists stayed there over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Today, the hotel has been restored to its original Art Deco splendor and continues to welcome guests from all over the world.
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Sight Name: Colony Hotel
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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