The hotel was designed by architect Roy F. France and built and owned by George D. Sax.
The Saxony was famous for its luxurious rooms, complimentary meals, restaurants and exceptional views of South Beach.
[citation needed] It was the first air-conditioned hotel on Miami Beach, and was considered the most expensive and lavish resort of the time.
[citation needed] When the hotel first opened, each room was estimated to have cost approximately $21,000, which at the time was thought to be the largest sum of money ever paid for such a project.
[citation needed] Features of the hotel included decks that could accommodate large groups, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 600-foot private beach, and two all-weather tennis courts.