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Built in 1926 and known as Harmon Villa, the now refurbished Villa Italia Hotel was part of the art deco construction boom that flourished in Miami between the 1920s and 1930s. During this period numerous small hotels were built along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. This building boom helped bring the district of Miami Beach out of the Depression and later the area became famous as the Art Deco District, known worldwide as South Beach or SoBe.
The Art Deco period in the United States found its inspirations in early 20th Century European design styles such as Cubism, French Art Deco, German Bauhaus and Expressionism, Dutch de Stijl and Amsterdam School, Vienna Secession and others. The local architects used local imagery to create what we now call Tropical Deco. These buildings feature relief ornamentation featuring whimsical flora, fauna and ocean-liner motifs to reinforce the image of Miami Beach as a seaside resort.
The Historic Preservation Board of Miami beach declared Harmon Villa a Historic building status due to its rich history and the significance of its architectural design in the community. Its history captures this remarkable growth of Miami Beach from a seaside area to an up market residential community.
In 2009 under the visionary creation of new ownership, Harmon Villa began a major construction restoration project to restore its beauty and original architecture. Construction was completed in March 2011 and the villa is now known as Villa Italia Hotel. We also provide guests an elegant two bedroom Villa with terrace for a true home away from home experience.
Historic
Built in 1926 and known as Harmon Villa, the now refurbished Villa Italia Hotel was part of the art deco construction boom that flourished in Miami between the 1920s and 1930s. During this period numerous small hotels were built along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. This building boom helped bring the district of Miami Beach out of the Depression and later the area became famous as the Art Deco District, known worldwide as South Beach or SoBe.
The Art Deco period in the United States found its inspirations in early 20th Century European design styles such as Cubism, French Art Deco, German Bauhaus and Expressionism, Dutch de Stijl and Amsterdam School, Vienna Secession and others. The local architects used local imagery to create what we now call Tropical Deco. These buildings feature relief ornamentation featuring whimsical flora, fauna and ocean-liner motifs to reinforce the image of Miami Beach as a seaside resort.
The Historic Preservation Board of Miami beach declared Harmon Villa a Historic building status due to its rich history and the significance of its architectural design in the community. Its history captures this remarkable growth of Miami Beach from a seaside area to an up market residential community.
In 2009 under the visionary creation of new ownership, Harmon Villa began a major construction restoration project to restore its beauty and original architecture. Construction was completed in March 2011 and the villa is now known as Villa Italia Hotel. We also provide guests an elegant two bedroom Villa with terrace for a true home away from home experience.
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Villa Italia Hotel provides a warm and welcoming refuge near South Beach. Our hotel and private villa are located in a listed building dating back to Miami’s Art Deco period.
This cozy and modern hotel features an elegant contemporary style and provides the ultimate in comfort, custom-built Italian furniture and top-notch amenities making it an ideal base for a business or leisure stays in Miami Beach.
Villa Italia is a Boutique Hotel enjoys a prime and exclusive location just south of Fifth Avenue, in the chic and relaxed SoFi district on the south tip of Miami Beach. This peaceful and quieter part of Miami Beach, away from vibrant Ocean Drive, is an ideal destination for luxury vacations and family breaks.
Enclosed between the Atlantic Ocean to the East and Biscayne Bay to the West, SoFi is a refined and high-end residential area offering an array of small restaurants, cafes and beautiful walks at the relaxing South Point Park with its stunning 360° ocean views.
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Villa Italia is a welcoming hotel enjoying a prime quiet location just two blocks away from Miami Beach, one of the world’s most famous beaches. This exclusive white sand beach featuring fine promenades and lined with elegant palm trees offers a warm tropical climate, making it an ideal vacation spot all year long.
Gaze at the ocean and watch the cruise ships head out to sea, enjoy a game of beach volley, walk along the promenade, nibble a snack at one of the numerous bars and restaurants or play at spot the stars and top models. This safe and beautiful beach is patrolled and guarded throughout the year making it a safe destination for couples with children.Villa Italia Hotel is less than 10 minutes walk from Miami Beach Marina. This world famous marina, also called the Gateway to the Caribbean, is well worth visiting.