About The Setai, South Beach

Setai.
There is no word for it in English, because nothing quite like it has ever before existed.

Bearing the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, The Setai introduces the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to South Beach.

With 75 impeccably detailed guestrooms and 50 suites and intimate private spa, three pools and remarkable restaurants and bars, The Setai opened completely in August 2005.

Born out of a vision, The Setai reflects a passion to provide an experience that few can imagine. Starting with an intimate setting, The Setai creates a private world that connects guests with what has always been the greatest attraction of South Beach: the sea, the sun, and the beach.

To this idyllic oasis, hotelier extraordinaire, Adrian Zecha, has added his own signature touch: passionate service and a profound and abiding respect for individual privacy.

Studio Suites
Soft silhouettes, crisp clean lines, exhilarating surroundings and simple understated elegance capture the ambiance of The Setai accommodations.

With sumptuous baths clad in absolute black granite, striking teak, granite flooring and fine silk fabrics, guestrooms at The Setai have been designed to create a tranquil Asian mood. In-room tubs for personal spa treatments, "rainfall" showers with Duxiana Mattresses and comfortable daybed seating are among the other unique touches. CD/DVD players, flat-screen LCD and plasma TVs, Lavazza espresso coffeemakers, an honor bar and high-speed Internet access are standard in every room.

The Suites
One-, two- and three-bedroom suites are available at The Setai, as well as a palatial, 10,000 square-foot Penthouse with a rooftop pool and sweeping panoramas of the ocean, beach and Miami skyline. The regal penthouse is ideal for receptions, parties and other special events.

The Restaurant
The hotel's exquisite Restaurant and its seasoned chef combine the finest and freshest ingredients from different parts of the globe to create trans-ethnic cuisine that includes Asian as well as modern comfort foods.

An expansive exhibition kitchen allows guests to imbibe the aromas and animation involved in the cuisine's preparation. Guests can dine in air-conditioned, sophisticated comfort or in the courtyard in sunken pods amidst quiet ponds and pergolas.

The Grill
The Grill represents the simplest things. The dishes are ingredient-driven, rustic, and extravagant purely because of the uncompromising way the ingredients are grown or reared. Reflecting the seasons, each dish is simply prepared both in style and in presentation. Choose from prime, dry-aged and Kobe beef; free-range Kurabuto Pork; free-range Chicken, Copper River Salmon, Kumamoto oysters, poached Maine Lobster, hand-crafted artisan cheeses, domestic lamb and game, caviars and king crab legs. It is our intention to feature the finest meats and artisan products from around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Scotland, and America.

The Bar
Nestled between the lobby and the courtyard, the Bar offers cocktails, whiskies, single malts, rums and other fine beverages from around the world. Music will embrace and reflect guests' moods as the day progresses.

The Pool & Beach Bar
For those who take pleasure in lounging by the pool or on the beach, The Beach Bar, a 90-foot poolside bar stretching virtually the entire length of the pool deck, offers a quintessential atmosphere in which guests can enjoy cool beverages and grilled Mediterranean-style dishes.

The Spa
A haven of serenity and natural beauty, The Spa at The Setai opens the door to an intimate private world dedicated to the restoration of the body, mind and soul. The philosophy behind this very special spa is derived from an ancient Sanskrit legend of the gods, who embarked on a quest for a natural elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Today, the unique and exotic treatments of The Spa at The Setai reflect this legend, bringing the healing spirit and traditions of the east to South Beach.