Must-see hotels in Florida

  • MIAMI - JANUARY 12: The Betsy Ross was built in 1920 and in 1942 was host to stationed us troops during WWII January 12, 2013 in Miami, Florida.
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    Betsy Hotel

    South Beach

    One of South Beach's finest hotels, the Betsy was named 'one of the world's best hotels' in 2017. It is an historic gem with two wings, and rooms set in…

  • MIAMI - CIRCA APRIL 2013: The Biltmore Hotel circa April 2013.  It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996
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    Biltmore Hotel

    Miami

    Though the Biltmore’s standard rooms can be small, a stay here is a chance to sleep in one of the great laps of US luxury. The grounds are so palatial it…

  • Bay Hill Club and Lodge

    Orlando

    Quiet and genteel Bay Hill feels like a time warp; as though you're walking into a TV set or your grandmother's photo album. It is reassuringly calm and…

  • 1 Hotel

    South Beach

    One of the top hotels in the USA, the 1 Hotel has 400-plus gorgeous rooms that embrace both luxurious and ecofriendly features – including tree-trunk…

  • Grandview Gardens

    West Palm Beach

    Book a room at this intimate resort and you'll feel like a local in no time. Hidden in a tropical garden on Howard Park, the enormous suites with their…

  • Surfcomber

    South Beach

    The Surfcomber has a classic art-deco exterior with strong lines and shade-providing ‘eyebrows’ that zigzag across the facade. But the interior is the…

  • Brazilian Court

    Palm Beach

    Built in 1926, this elegant resort is an excellent choice for those who want pampering but not obsequiousness. Trendy but timeless, it's got a lovely…

  • Legoland Florida Resort

    Greater Orlando

    The exterior of this remarkable spot was designed to look like a child built it with Lego bricks. And it succeeds. Bright primary colors and its block…

  • Alfond Inn

    Greater Orlando

    Contemporary white-walled elegance, a low-key welcoming vibe, colorful interiors in well-appointed rooms give this Winter Park gem a distinct style. The…

  • Breakers

    Palm Beach

    Originally built by Henry Flagler (in 1904, rooms cost $4 per night, including meals), today this 538-room resort sprawls across 140 acres and boasts a…

  • Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa

    Treasure Coast

    Owned by Gloria Estefan and her husband, this chic Miami Beach–style resort drips with style. From the ostentatious entryway fountain to the dazzling…

  • Addison

    Northeast Florida

    Built in 1876, the Addison has modern upgrades (Jacuzzi tubs, deluge showers, Turkish-cotton towels and wi-fi) that'll trick you into thinking it was…

  • Hoosville Hostel

    Everglades National Park

    Formerly the Everglades International Hostel, the Hoosville has kept the good-value dorms, private rooms and ‘semi-privates’ (you have an enclosed room…

  • Washington Park Hotel

    South Beach

    In a great location two blocks from the beach, the Washington Park is spread among five beautifully restored art-deco buildings fronted by a pool and a…

  • W Fort Lauderdale

    Fort Lauderdale

    With an exterior resembling two giant sails and an interior that looks like the backdrop for a J Lo video, this is where the glitterati stay – bust out…

  • Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

    Greater Orlando

    Sumptuous and elegant, with beautiful rooms, cobblestone streets and sidewalk cafes around a central lagoon, this resort evokes the relaxing charm of…

  • Epicurean Hotel

    Tampa

    Foodies rejoice! Tampa's coolest hotel, which opened in 2014, is a food-and-drink-themed boutique Eden steeped in detailed design: a zinc bar, reclaimed…

  • Casa Coquina del Mar

    Space Coast

    This quirky, family-owned B&B is set in a 1927 mansion with eight rooms, each uniquely furnished and named for gemstones (most impressive is the Black…

  • Vagabond Hotel

    Miami

    An icon in the MiMo (Miami Modern) district, the Vagabond is a 1953 motel and restaurant where Frank Sinatra and other Rat Packers used to hang out. Today…

  • Lago Mar Resort

    Fort Lauderdale

    On the south end of South Beach, this wonderfully noncorporate resort has it all: a private beach, grand lobby, massive island-style rooms, a full-service…

  • Freehand Miami

    Miami

    The Freehand is the brilliant reimagining of the old Indian Creek Hotel, a classic of the Miami Beach scene. Rooms are sunny and attractively designed,…

  • Escalante

    Naples

    Hidden in plain sight at 5th Ave and 3rd St, the wonderful Escalante is a boutique hotel crafted in the fashion of a Tuscan villa. Rooms and suites are…

  • Mango Street Inn

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Mango St's affable husband-and-wife owners Dan and Tree have created a winning seaside B&B: its idiosyncratic decor is funky and memorable but relaxed…

  • Inn at the Beach

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Right across from the beach and a perfect choice for an extended stay, this well-managed hotel-style resort worries about the details so you don't have to…

  • Port d'Hiver

    Space Coast

    Constructed in 1916, this cypress-built, colonial-style beach house sits amid tall palms, hidden behind flowering bougainvillea and bright pink allamanda…

  • Aunt Martha's Bed & Breakfast

    Gulf Coast

    A short walk from downtown, this charming inn overlooks the Intracoastal. Elegant, unfussy rooms with big brass beds look out into the leafy branches of…

  • Croydon Hotel

    Miami

    The Croydon earns high marks for its bright, classically appointed rooms with dark-wood floors, luxurious beds and modern bathrooms with CO Bigelow…

  • Seashell Suites

    Treasure Coast

    This low-key eco-resort has been designed to blend in with its pristine natural setting. With only eight two-bedroom suites, the atmosphere is intimate…

  • ’Tween Waters Inn

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    For great resort value on Captiva, choose ’Tween Waters Inn. Rooms are attractive roosts with granite counters, rainfall showerheads and bright, garish…

  • At Journey's End

    St Augustine

    Free from the granny-ish decor that haunts many St Augustine B&Bs, this pet-friendly, kids-welcome and gay-friendly spot is outfitted in a chic mix of…

  • 1910 Inn

    Nature Coast

    Distinguished for its Queen Anne architecture and listing in the Historic Registry of Tarpon Springs, this c 1910 home now serves as a B&B and event space…

  • Fort DeSoto Park Campground

    Tampa Bay

    The Gulf Coast hardly offers better camping than the 200-plus sites here. Well shaded by thick-growing palms, many face the water, and there are good…

  • Deer Run Bed & Breakfast

    Florida Keys

    This state-certified green lodge and vegetarian B&B is isolated on a lovely stretch of Long Beach Dr. It’s a garden of quirky delights, complemented by…

  • Hollander Hotel

    St Petersburg

    The Hollander can do no wrong with its art-deco flavor, 130ft porch, convivial Tap Room, full-service spa and Common Grounds coffee shop. Shared spaces…

  • Harrington House

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Sneak away to this beachside B&B and fantasize about your own little seaside paradise. Made up of three former beach houses, the B&B's guest suites and…

  • Mermaid & the Alligator

    Key West

    It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewels of Keys hotels, but this place, in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job. Each of the nine rooms is…

  • Gasparilla Inn

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Retire beneath the pillared Georgian entrance of this historic 1913 hotel and you'll be transported to a more genteel age. Bellhops and butlers are on…

  • Hotel Palms

    Northeast Florida

    An old-school courtyard motel turned into a chic little property with reclaimed headboards, concrete floors and open, airy design. Treat yourself to an…

  • Bahia Honda State Park Campground

    Florida Keys

    Bahia Honda has the best camping in the Keys. There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sky as your ceiling and the ocean as your shower (and: Ow! Sand…