Rockstar Games sure knows how to keep us on our toes. Today, they dropped the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, and while everyone’s busy speculating over which actor is voicing which character, I couldn’t help but zero in on one tantalizing detail—a building that looks unmistakably like the Clevelander. Yep, that’s right. Grab your favorite drink because this news is as refreshing as a tequila shot on a hot Miami day.
GTA 6’s Vice City: A Pixel-Perfect Miami For those who might be a little rusty, GTA 6 is set in Vice City—the game’s version of Miami, famously remastered from the hot days of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City back in 2006. But let’s be real, gaming tech has come a long way since then. The visuals in the trailer aren’t just impressive; they’re practically a digital vacation. The recreated Vice City is so crisp and immersive it makes you wonder if Rockstar secretly sneaked in an IRL landmark.
Spotting the Clevelander Here’s where it gets even better. For a fleeting 0.06 seconds in the trailer, there’s a shot of a neon-pink courtyard framed by Art Deco walls—a detail that had me thinking, “Wait, is that the Clevelander?” Located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach’s Art Deco district, the real Clevelander has been throwing down epic parties since its renovation in the late 1980s. Originally constructed in the 1930s, this landmark got its groove on when brothers Tony and Kent Kay transformed it into a nightlife hotspot. With a bar, nightly outdoor concerts, and an exemption from the local noise ordinance (yeah, they basically got a hall pass for endless soundtracks), it’s no wonder this building oozes the GTA spirit.
A Legendary Party Vibe Imagine this: It’s 1:30 a.m. on a weekday, and you walk up to the Clevelander. There you find a crowd that’s as eclectic as it is energetic. People aren’t just chillin’—they’re dancing on roofs, diving into pools, and yes, even turning tables into dance floors. The scene practically shouts “Grand Theft Auto fodder,” with characters so outlandish they’d fit right in alongside the game’s most colorful crews. And get this: the hotel’s marketing department shares a phone extension with its bottle service reservations. Talk about mixing business with pleasure!
Real-Life Party Chic After a recent visit to Miami Beach, a local confirmed what every enthusiastic GTA fan already suspected—the vibe at the Clevelander is as wild and unapologetically fun as any night out in Vice City. Picture off-duty banking interns dancing next to those ever-cheerful plastic flamingos, and you’re already halfway to understanding why Rockstar might be tipping their hat to this iconic locale. While Rockstar’s rep was a bit tight-lipped when we asked for a comment about the building’s appearance in the game, the evidence in the trailer speaks for itself.
So, is that really the Clevelander in GTA 6? Rockstar hasn’t given us a 100% confirmation yet, but come on, when a building radiates such unmistakable, neon-drenched party vibes, it might as well be our beloved Miami Beach icon. Whether you’re a die-hard GTA fan or just here for the eye candy, this subtle nod to the real world adds an extra layer of cool to an already sizzling game.
Source: This article was inspired by content from Polygon . All images belong to their respective owners.