Must-see hotels in Florida

  • Hotel Indigo Jacksonville

    Northeast Florida

    Lush blue color accents and airy, design-conscious rooms with hardwood floors, fluffy king beds, flat-screen TVs and a general sense of stylish yet…

  • Gardens Hotel

    Key West

    Would we be stating the obvious if we mentioned this place has really nice gardens? In fact, the rooms are located in the Peggy Mills Botanical Gardens,…

  • Pearl

    Gulf Coast

    It's hard to miss the Pearl – this Victorian-style building dominates the architectural landscape, which is saying something in New Urbanist Rosemary…

  • Tropical Inn

    Key West

    The Tropical Inn has excellent service and a host of individualized rooms spread out over a historic home property. Each room comes decked out in bright…

  • Ritz Carlton

    Northeast Florida

    The height of luxury, decadence and impeccable service awaits at this unexpectedly located Ritz Carlton. Set on 13 miles of pristine beaches, with its own…

  • WaterColor Inn & Resort

    Gulf Coast

    This lauded, full-service luxury resort designed by architect David Rockwell occupies almost 500 acres of beachfront land. Contemporary rooms feature soft…

  • Grayton Beach State Park

    Gulf Coast

    It might be tricky to make spending the rest of your life here in paradise a reality, but it doesn't mean you can't afford to stay here for a short time…

  • Rosemary Beach Inn

    Gulf Coast

    This sunset-red, delightfully renovated hotel in downtown Rosemary Beach is styled like a European inn. There's no lobby, and the 11 guest rooms are quiet…

  • Seascape Motel & Marina

    Florida Keys

    The understated luxury in this B&B manifests in its 12 rooms, with their minimalist and sleek decor. There is a waterfront pool, kayaks and stand-up…

  • Saint Hotel

    Key West

    Despite its proximity to Duval St, the Saint feels like a world removed with its plush rooms – that play with the ideas of 'Saint' and 'Sinner' – chic…

  • Casa Monica

    St Augustine

    Built in 1888, this is the luxe hotel in town, with turrets and fountains adding to the Spanish-Moorish castle atmosphere. Rooms are appropriately richly…

  • Tranquility Bay

    Florida Keys

    If you’re serious about going upscale, you should book in here. Tranquility Bay is a massive condo-hotel resort with plush townhouses, high-thread-count…

  • Gram's Place Hostel

    Tampa

    As charismatic as an aging rock star, Gram's is a small, welcoming hostel for international travelers who prefer personality over perfect linens. Dig the…

  • Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

    Northeast Florida

    Atmosphere oozes from this eccentric yet stylish 1890s Nantucket-shingle-style maritime inn, perched on the ocean, 2 miles from downtown. Rocking-chair…

  • Eurostars Langford

    Downtown Miami

    Set in a beautifully restored 1925 beaux-arts high-rise, the Langford's 126 rooms blend comfort and nostalgia, with elegant fixtures and vintage details,…

  • Wisteria Inn

    Gulf Coast

    This sweet little 15-room motel has a variety of tastefully themed rooms from South Beach to the Far East, as well as poolside mimosa hours and an 'adults…

  • Bay Harbor Lodge

    Upper Keys

    This lush 2.5-acre property has its own private beach, a temperature-controlled pool and tropical gardens alive with birdsong. The rooms are clean and…

  • Hotel Duval

    Florida Panhandle

    Slick, sleek and ultra modern, this centrally located 117-room hotel has all the mod cons, and a hip interior that is actually more stylish than…

  • Riverdale Inn

    Northeast Florida

    In the early 1900s this was one of 50 or so mansions lining Riverside. Now there are only two left, and you're invited to enjoy the Riverdale's tastefully…

  • Jaybird's Inn

    St Augustine

    This motel has fresh and funky decor in an aquamarine color scheme that works. Beds are big and comfy, Continental breakfast is included and free bikes…

  • Grady House Bed & Breakfast

    Northeast Florida

    Characterful B&B offering warm-hearted accommodations across five rooms, all themed according to color. The Red Room has more than 350 classic nudes…

  • Cabbage Key Inn

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Stay in one of the inn's six rooms or eight cottages, all of which are Old Florida atmospheric with pretty touches (Rinehart and Dollhouse are favorites),…

  • MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA USA  - APRIL 21, 2013: The historic Fontainebleau Hotel by architect Morris Lapidus on Miami Beach is a popular international tourist destination.
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    Fontainebleau

    Miami

    The grand Fontainebleau opened in 1954, when it became a celeb-sunning spot. Numerous renovations have added beachside cabanas, a shopping mall, a…

  • Loews Royal Pacific Resort

    Greater Orlando

    The glass-enclosed Orchid Court, with its reflecting pool, Balinese fountains and carved stone elephants, sits at the center of the airy lobby at this…

  • Hard Rock Hotel

    Greater Orlando

    From the grand lawn with the massive guitar fountain at its entrance to the pumped-in, underwater music at the pool, the modern and stylized Hard Rock…

  • Disney's Contemporary Resort

    Walt Disney World

    The granddaddy of Disney resorts, the Contemporary's futuristic A-frame opened Walt Disney World® in 1971 but feels uninspired and disappointing by today…

  • Cabana Bay Beach Resort

    Greater Orlando

    Evoking the spirit of road trips c 1957, Cabana Bay Beach Resort has a beautifully themed, hip, retro-Florida vintage vibe. It offers moderate and good…

  • Chesterfield

    Palm Beach

    From its old-fashioned room keys to the cookie jar in the lobby, this hotel aims for a British-inspired, old-world elegance that's much appreciated by its…

  • Seacrest Hotel

    Gold Coast

    One of the best-kept secrets in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the Seacrest is set back from the beach and offers the polished standards of a hotel within the…

  • Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

    Central Florida

    On a major highway, handily located for access to the theme parks, Gaylord's enormous glass-topped atrium encompasses four re-creations of Florida…

  • Inn on 5th

    Naples

    This well-polished, Mediterranean-style luxury hotel provides an unbeatable location on either side of 5th Ave. Giant red vases grace the entryway…

  • SandPearl Resort

    Tampa Bay

    Clearwater's Sandpearl is an LEED Silver-certified beach resort within walking distance of Pier 60 and Clearwater's restaurant row. Following all the most…

  • Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

    Walt Disney World

    The Southwestern theme, evidenced in the warm pink-and-yellow guest rooms, the lights strung across the Pepper Market and the adobe-colored buildings,…

  • Essex House Hotel

    South Beach

    When you gaze at this lobby, one of the best-preserved interiors in the deco district, you’re getting a glimpse of South Beach’s gangster heyday. Beyond…

  • Catalina Hotel

    South Beach

    The Catalina is a lovely example of midrange deco style. Most appealing, besides the playfully minimalist rooms, is the vibe – the Catalina doesn't take…

  • B Ocean Resort

    Fort Lauderdale

    Defining the southern end of Seabreeze Blvd, this hotel straddles the uberpopular South Beach and offers breezy ocean views from the majority of its airy…

  • Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

    Greater Orlando

    Opened in July 2016, this is the latest in the Universal Resort hotels. Inspired by the Caribbean, it has a tropical vibe and a mélange of eras, from…

  • Jules’ Undersea Lodge

    Upper Keys

    If you fancy diving to your hotel, this place is for you. Once a research station, this module has been converted into a delightfully cheesy Keys motel,…