Built in 1927, a cultural center for artists, formerly known as Spanish Village, is located on Espanola Way, a pedestrian plaza in Miami Beach. There is the Esme Hotel, designed by New York studio Jessica Schuster. Saturated hues, Mediterranean motifs and vintage furniture abound in the renovated boutique hotel.

Jessica Schuster Design, in collaboration with event planning and Design firm Infinity Hospitality Group, transformed the hotel to include 145 rooms. The architecture of Espanola Way resembles Mediterranean villages in Spain and France. Schuster used the area's rich architectural history as a starting point for his interior design.

Jessica Schuster wanted to create a magnificent Bohemian art collage next to Miami's historic Espanola Way. When guests arrive in the lobby, they are greeted with plush velvet floors and fabric-covered benches, reminiscent of the patterned tiles common in southern European countries. Wicker pot plants add to the hotel's Bohemian theme.

Jessica Schuster wanted to create something that echoed the Mediterranean culture of Miami South Beach. This is achieved through the use of vibrant colours, interesting textures and details, all while maintaining the historic look of the hotel's original design. After passing the lobby, visitors can sample cocktails or Latin dishes at El Salon, the hotel's in-house cocktail bar.

Schuster worked closely with the Miami Historic Preservation Commission to replicate some elements of the original building. The studio also used materials such as limestone, travertine and gypsum, which are prominent in Miami's Mediterranean Revival design. Because it is a historic building, the studio worked hard to restore the integrity of south Beach's unique original design.

The hotel's upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms continue the art Deco aesthetic. Many rooms feature a rose and emerald color scheme, paired with gold and vibrant collision patterns that create eye-catching finishes for floors and walls. On the roof is a vintage bar and a swimming pool with a ruffled red awning and pinstriped seats.