No other venue even comes close to the beauty and elegance of the National Hotel. Ivette, the Director of Sales & Marketing, was a dream to work with!! She made planning from Chicago a breeze and did not let any detail go untouched. From my very first meeting with Ivette all the way through to our post-wedding party, we were treated like royalty. We were greeted in our bridal suite with a fresh fruit bowl, chocolate covered strawberries, variety of pastries, and a bottle of our (my) favorite wine! Anytime we needed something or had a last minute request, Ivette made it happen! Our every want and need was addressed and taken care of seamlessly and professionally. The staff, servers, and bartenders at the National Hotel knew every last detail of the event; all guests were made to feel important throughout their stay and during our event. We also reserved a room block for our guests, which was a great addition! We had our ceremony and reception at the gorgeous Aqua Pool; the pre-existing decor and ambiance of the National Hotel is something you truly cannot find anywhere else in Miami! We also hosted our post-wedding party at the cabanas by the pool; it was a gorgeous ending to such an unforgettable and dreamy wedding day! Our guests absolutely LOVED the menu we hand-selected; the National Hotel has so many fabulous options, and such a wide variety, to choose from. We were able to customize all of the food and beverage menus for our entire wedding weekend; from getting ready with our wedding party all the way through to our late night snacks station on our wedding night. We were able to taste and select from a wide variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres for our cocktail hour, and construct an amazing dinner menu for our guests. Ivette also worked with us to create a signature cocktail and to personalize our wine selections. Ivette knew how important the little details were to me, so before our ceremony we walked through and admired all of the beautiful work that all of the vendors did to bring our vision to life! I cannot imagine my wedding day any other way. If you are looking for the most PERFECT venue to host your wedding, we highly recommend the National Hotel!! 10 out of 5 stars!
XO Becca & Tyler

After visiting several venues in Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, we decided to venture into South Beach, and once we saw The National
Hotel, we never looked back. From the moment you pull past the hyperrealistic Carole Feuerman ballerina statue and into the National’s roundabout, you enter into a refined, art deco-style paradise you won’t experience in other parts of South Beach. The lobby smells great and has ornate design and artwork featuring 20th century movie stars. As you walk through the lobby to the patio, you’ll be taken aback by Mareva 1939, the hotel’s delicious, Spanish-style restaurant.

As if the hotel’s beautiful interior wasn’t enough, we were amazed by the pooldeck, featuring the longest infinity edge pool in Miami Beach. The National’s team was very patient in walking us through all of the event’s layout and answering our questions. Once we discovered The National
Offered packages that included security, the cocktail hour appetizers, multiple courses, linens, Chiavari chairs, tables, the cake, and a complimentary night’s stay we were sold!

We were able to choose from several menus, and then to taste those items during a personalized experience with Ivette and Chef Sergio. The food was absolutely delicious. For our cocktail reception, we had Chicken Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce, Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Dressing, Spanish Shrimp Skewer with Red Pepper and Lobster Salad with Celery Lemon Mayo and Open Brioche Sliced. For our first entree we had Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata Salad with Basil and Olives, and we offered Braised Short Ribs, Boniato Purée, Wild Mushrooms, Baby Kale, Panfried Salmon, Creamy Quinoa, Sundried Tomatoes, grilled artichokes and pan-seared chicken breast with wild mushroom rice, grilled green onions and port reduction for the second entree options. For dessert, we chose vanilla cake with buttercream and dulce de leche frosting and funfetti cake with cream cheese frosting from Earth and Sugar.

Throughout our planning process, Ivette and her team were very patient and accommodating. Ivette not only answered all of our questions, but provided the National’s preferred vendor list, which made planning a destination wedding a lot easier to manage.

Luciana was a joy to work with in managing our room block, and we and our guests found the rooms comfortable, unique, and charming. The concierge and bellhop team were very helpful as we loaded decor in and out of the hotel.

We cannot recommend The National Hotel more highly, 10 out of 5 stars!

Ivette and the team at The National Hotel made my husband's and my wedding beyond special. The venue is stunning, the wedding suite is palatial and Ivette is a godsend. Thanks for dealing with my Groomzilla moments with grace and for being continually accommodating. You helped make our special day one we will cherish forever.
(Photos by the talented Lenisse Komatsu)