SLS Hotels Review
SLS IS FOR PEOPLE WHO STILL LIKE TO GO OUT
SLS sits in a very specific lane of luxury hospitality. Sexy hotels, good restaurants, strong pool scenes, nightlife nearby, and just enough attitude to remind you this was never designed for the quiet-luxury crowd.
That makes the brand an easy fit for BlkTravel. SLS works for the Miami weekend, birthday trip, couples getaway, girls’ trip, or the vacation where getting dressed for dinner is actually part of the itinerary. The hotels feel upscale without becoming overly serious about themselves. And unlike some lifestyle brands that manufacture a scene, SLS tends to put itself in destinations where the scene already exists. Miami, Beverly Hills, Dubai, Cancun and other high-energy markets make sense for what this brand is selling.
At #8, SLS isn't trying to beat W at being W or Hard Rock at being Hard Rock.
It just knows the difference between a luxury hotel and a luxury hotel where we might actually have some fun.
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Service (10⭐): How you’re treated
Cleanliness (10⭐): How well it’s maintained
Vibes: The energy of the stay
Price (7💲): Nightly Price Point
BlkTraveler Comfort: Can you truly relax here
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SLS is for the traveler who wants the hotel to feel like somebody might be somebody downstairs. The pool has a scene, the restaurant matters, the bar isn't an afterthought, and getting dressed before leaving the room feels appropriate.
For Black travelers who like upscale without overly proper, SLS speaks our language. This is birthday-trip, Miami-weekend, couples-getaway energy with enough luxury to justify the bill.
We don't always need quiet luxury. Sometimes we want luxury with a guest list.
Travel Pics & Vibes
SLS Cancun, Mexico
SLS Baha Mar, Bahamas
SLS LUX Brickell, Miami, Florida
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills, California
SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero, Argentina
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences