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The Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, designed by architect Morris Lapidus and opened in 1954, stands as a timeless architectural marvel that epitomizes postwar America's swagger and style. With its majestic fourteen-story, 550-room structure, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, and a star-studded guest list including icons like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, the Fontainebleau became an instant sensation and an enduring symbol of luxury. Groucho Marx famously dubbed it the Eighth Wonder of the World. Now, expanding its legacy, the Fontainebleau is venturing west with a sister property in Las Vegas, promising to redefine luxury once again. This narrative is vividly captured in Forever Fontainebleau, authored by Stephen Wallis and complemented by stunning photography from Peter Arnell, showcasing the hotel's illustrious past and its promising future.

  • Hardcover
  • 220 pages
  • Over 100 illustrations
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Amelia ★★★★★

The way the book traces how the Fontainebleau’s iconic curved facade reflected the bold optimism of the 1950s is fascinating. It made me appreciate the hotel as more than just a pretty building, but a true cultural artifact.

Nicholas F. ★★★★★

I picked this up before a Miami trip and ended up reading the whole thing in two sittings. The photos of the curved lobby and the bowtie-shaped pool capture the 1954 swagger better than any guidebook I've found.

Julian ★★★★☆

The chapter on Morris Lapidus's design choices gave me a new appreciation for the swooping curves and that famous "woggle" staircase. My only gripe is the photo section felt thin for such a visually dramatic building.