South Beach Group Hotels, the largest independent and privately owned hotel group in South Florida, has announced the opening of its highly anticipated Riviera South Beach Hotel within the heart of the historic Art Deco district of Miami Beach, Florida.  The opening establishes a 14th boutique hotel, and the first 4-star property, under the group’s rapidly expanding hospitality business.

Riviera South Beach Hotel is the latest installment by South Beach Group Hotels – renowned for boutique properties including Metropole, Whitelaw Hotel, The Chesterfield, and its flagship property, The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club.

The location is just steps away from the excitement of South Beach and cultural landmarks, including The Wolfsonian, Bass Museum, The Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony.

Blending contemporary urban chic with Hollywood Regency, Riviera South Beach Hotel consists of a total of 160 guestrooms and suites, some of which are equipped with chrome balconies overlooking breathtaking views of the ocean. The renowned British-born artist, Bansky, was commissioned to make the hotel’s décor come to life through his signature surrealism and larger-then-life abstract artwork featured on the tiling throughout the property.  Guests have access to a stylish rooftop sun deck with loungers, infinity pool and bar, with an additional ground floor pool oasis for total seclusion, offering private cabanas and cushioned beach chairs surrounded by potted plants and palms. Set inside a serene courtyard, Moreno’s Cuba, the hotel’s authentic Cuban restaurant, offers guests traditional Cuban cuisine within a 1950s Havana-like hideaway, a concept developed by the restaurant’s co-proprietor and Latin Grammy award-winning Cuban recording artist, Jorge Moreno.

Two penthouse suites, averaging over 700 square-feet, offer one and two bedroom luxury accommodations and are fully equipped for the most discerning traveler – ideal for honeymooners, bachelor parties or for a simple romantic getaway. The two-bedroom penthouse suite is on its own private floor with a rooftop garden and lounge furniture – serving as a perfect celebrity retreat.

Guests can take advantage of the entire range of on-site amenities offered by Riviera South Beach Hotel, including access to the property’s lobby lounge, reception area and bar, offering a complimentary cocktail hour daily between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.  A grocery delivery service, personal chef and catering service are also available on request with management.  Conference room and meeting space facilities are also available.

Riviera South Beach Hotel is located at 2000 Liberty Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Reservations can be made by calling www.rivierahotelsouthbeach.com (U.S. Toll Free 1.877.762.3477) or by visiting www.rivierahotelsouthbeach.com.