Winter Music Conference 2026 (March 24-26) runs at Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, the official Miami Music Week hotel for the industry-facing B2B conference. The five hotels below are the closest bookable properties to that address, ranked by walking distance so you spend your time networking, not commuting. Each one gives you a different price point and set of amenities, but all five keep you within a short walk of the venue.
How we chose and ranked these hotels
Walking distance to Kimpton EPIC Hotel at 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way determined the order. Within the same distance band, higher star ratings moved a property up. Guest scores from verified booking data separated hotels that were otherwise even, and we required at least one mid-range option so the list covers more than one budget tier. Short-term rentals, condo units listed under individual apartment numbers, and properties with unverified operating status were excluded.
Hotels near Kimpton EPIC Hotel: quick comparison
| Hotel | Stars | Distance | Walk time | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Marquis Miami | 5 | 0.04 mi | 1 min | 8.8 |
| Hotel Beaux Arts, Autograph Collection | 5 | 0.06 mi | 2 min | 8.9 |
| Hyatt Regency Miami | 4 | 0.11 mi | 3 min | 8.6 |
| InterContinental Miami by IHG | 5 | 0.18 mi | 4 min | 9.0 |
| Eurostars Langford | 4 | 0.24 mi | 5 min | 8.4 |
Getting around during Miami Music Week
- WMC is the industry conference at Kimpton EPIC; Ultra Music Festival is the ticketed festival at Bayfront Park, roughly 0.4 miles away. They overlap on the calendar but serve different crowds.
- The Miami Metromover (free) stops at Brickell and Knight Center stations within a few blocks of all five hotels, useful for reaching Wynwood or Midtown showcases in the evenings.
- Rideshare surge pricing spikes after midnight during Miami Music Week. Walking back to any of these hotels from the Kimpton EPIC takes under 6 minutes, which makes the surge irrelevant.
Hotels near Winter Music Conference: what to expect by tier
The two five-star properties at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts, share a building with the Kimpton EPIC and give you the shortest possible walk to the conference floor. Both carry premium pricing during Miami Music Week and book out early.
The Hyatt Regency Miami at 400 SE 2nd Ave is a four-star option with large meeting facilities of its own, useful if your schedule includes side meetings away from the main venue. It prices below the Biscayne Boulevard five-star cluster.
InterContinental Miami by IHG at 100 Chopin Plaza is a five-star property on Biscayne Bay with a waterfront position that makes it a popular choice for label and agency dinners during the week.
Eurostars Langford at 121 SE 1st Street is the furthest of the five at 0.24 miles, but it is a boutique four-star in a restored 1925 building that prices below the Marriott and Hyatt options and still puts you within a 5-minute walk of the Kimpton EPIC.
The hotels
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
8.8392 reviews
4 min walk to Brickell Metromover Station (Metromover Brickell Loop)At 0.04 miles from Kimpton EPIC Hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is the closest full-service hotel on this list, sharing the same Biscayne Boulevard Way address cluster and offering five-star amenities for attendees who want to minimize transit time during a three-day conference.
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Hotel Beaux Arts, Autograph Collection
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
8.9175 reviews
4 min walk to Brickell Metromover Station (Metromover Brickell Loop)Hotel Beaux Arts earns the second spot because it shares the 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way address with the JW Marriott Marquis and carries the highest guest score on this list at 8.9, making it the top-rated option for attendees who prioritize guest experience over pool access.
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Hyatt Regency Miami
400 Se 2nd Ave
8.6334 reviews
2 min walk to Knight Center Metromover Station (Metromover Brickell Loop)The Hyatt Regency Miami is the mid-range anchor of this list, priced below the five-star Biscayne Boulevard properties while still placing you 0.11 miles from the Kimpton EPIC and giving you access to one of the largest hotel meeting room footprints in Downtown Miami for side sessions during the conference.
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InterContinental Miami by IHG
100 Chopin Plz
9.02,991 reviews
3 min walk to Bayfront Park Metromover Station (Metromover Omni Loop)The InterContinental Miami at 100 Chopin Plaza is on Biscayne Bay with a waterfront position that makes it a practical base for the label dinners and agency events that run parallel to WMC panels, and its guest score of 9.0 is the highest on this list.
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Eurostars Langford
121 SE 1st Street
8.44,474 reviews
5 min walk to Government Center Metromover Station (Metromover Omni Loop/Metromover Brickell Loop)Eurostars Langford rounds out the list as the boutique option, a restored 1925 building on SE 1st Street that prices below the Marriott and Hyatt properties while keeping you within a 5-minute walk of the Kimpton EPIC, giving budget-conscious conference attendees a four-star address without the five-star rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official hotel for Winter Music Conference 2026?＋
Kimpton EPIC Hotel at 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Downtown Miami is the official venue and hotel for Winter Music Conference, running March 24-26, 2026. All five hotels on this list are within a 5-minute walk of that address.
How is Winter Music Conference different from Ultra Music Festival?＋
WMC is the industry-facing B2B conference at Kimpton EPIC Hotel, focused on panels, networking, and showcases for music professionals. Ultra Music Festival is the ticketed consumer festival held at Bayfront Park, roughly 0.4 miles from the Kimpton EPIC. Both run during Miami Music Week in late March, but they serve different audiences.
Which hotel on this list is closest to the Kimpton EPIC Hotel?＋
JW Marriott Marquis Miami at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way is 0.04 miles from the Kimpton EPIC, a roughly 1-minute walk. Hotel Beaux Arts, Autograph Collection shares the same address cluster at 0.06 miles.
Is there a mid-range hotel option near Winter Music Conference?＋
Hyatt Regency Miami at 400 SE 2nd Ave is the mid-range option on this list, a four-star property 0.11 miles from the Kimpton EPIC. It prices below the five-star Biscayne Boulevard properties and includes a pool and large meeting room facilities.
How do I get around Downtown Miami during Miami Music Week without a car?＋
The Miami Metromover is free and connects Downtown Miami stations including Brickell, Knight Center, Bayfront Park, and Government Center. All five hotels on this list are within a few minutes of a Metromover stop. For late-night showcase venues in Wynwood or Midtown, rideshare is the practical option, though surge pricing applies after midnight during the festival week.
Do any of these hotels have verified green certifications?＋
None of the five hotels on this list hold a publicly verified third-party green certification such as LEED or Green Key. Several participate in their brand's internal sustainability programs, including Marriott's Serve 360 and IHG's Green Engage, but those are brand-managed frameworks rather than independent certifications.
