South Beach
Why not name a hotel for a minor, generally ill-regarded British prime minister? Name choice aside, the Lord Balfour features the usual minimalist-plus…
Must-see hotels in Florida
Greater Orlando
Brick walls, spartan wood furniture, antiques and luscious white cotton bedding create a distinct arts-and-crafts sensibility at this historic two-story…
South Beach
The Astor aims for retro chic, with retro being just a touch in the clean-lined interiors. The lobby is all class, with potted palms, straight lines and…
Everglades National Park
This friendly, family-run tropical inn offers a variety of well-appointed accommodations: bright spacious inn rooms overlooking a pretty courtyard,…
St Augustine
St Augustine's oldest inn has been in continuous operation since 1791. Crushed-coquina-shell and ancient wood-beam architecture create a period ambience,…
Downtown Miami
Epic indeed! This massive Kimpton hotel is one of the more attractive options Downtown and it possesses a coolness cred that could match any spot on Miami…
South Beach
The National is an old-school deco icon, with its bell-tower-like cap and slim yet muscular facade. Inside the hotel itself you’ll find elegant rooms with…
Nature Coast
MacRae’s is a good sleeping option 3 miles from the Homosassa Springs park off W Yulee Rd. It’s a fisher’s paradise of pseudo log cabins and has 22 rooms …
West Palm Beach
Hidden behind hedgerows in the historic Grandview Heights neighborhood, this intimate little compound has five B&B rooms, seven cottages and five…
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Walt Disney World
One of four self-contained hotels along the same design (dazzlingly bright hotel, like a massive parking lot with its own theme) that are part of the five…
South Beach
The Delano opened in the 1990s and immediately started ruling the South Beach roost. If there’s a quintessential I’m-too-sexy-for-this...South Beach…
Wynwood & the Design District
A short stroll to the galleries and restaurants of Wynwood, this modern place has 11 studio apartments, with a minimal design of polished-concrete floors,…
Miami
The Roc’s immense inner lobby draws inspiration from the Rat Pack glory days of Miami Beach cool, and rooms in the Ocean Tower boast lovely views over the…
Gold Coast
This wonderful, compact place comprises self-contained apartments within two different buildings. Rooms are individual and not one thing is out of place;…
South Beach
There’s an astounding variety of rooms available at the South Beach outpost of the W chain, which touts the whole W-brand mix of luxury and style in a big…
South Beach
What sets the Redbury apart is its refusal to toe the line of identikit South Beach minimalist rooms. Rather, the interior here references art across the…
Miami
Built in 1926, this building exudes class, with an elegant sense of style that feels more Old Europe than South Florida. Recent renovations have added…
South Beach
Party people need only apply at this lively, well-run hostel a few minutes from the beach. Fairly simple six- to 10-bed dorms (including all-female) are…
Miami
Design guru Ian Schrager's latest Miami venture is a gorgeous retooling of a 1950s Mid-Beach classic. The 294-room property (including 28 bungalows) has…
St Augustine
A-har me hearties! Although far from St Augustine's fanciest digs, this family-friendly European-style guesthouse/hostel may well be the cheapest and most…
Miami
Dating back to the 1950s, the New Yorker has an eye-catching design that's right at home in the architecturally rich MiMo district (short for Miami Modern…
Florida Panhandle
Time has stood still at the faded 1937 Wakulla Springs Lodge, a charming Spanish-style building with an enormous faux-stone fireplace in the lobby. Its 27…
Northeast Florida
For pure luxury, nothing beats Herlong Mansion, sitting on the northern edge of Micanopy like a king surveying his fiefdom. It's impeccably manicured, and…
Everglades National Park
Want to get as close to the swamp as possible without giving up on the amenities? Book a few nights in a bungalow or a two-bedroom cottage, tucked amid…
Miami
The Palms' lobby manages to be imposing and comfortable all at once; the soaring ceiling, cooled by giant, slow-spinning rattan fans, makes for a colonial…
Miami
Red is indeed the name of the game, from the cushions on the sleek chairs in the lobby to the flashes dancing around the marble pool to deep, blood…
Everglades National Park
Wilderness camping in the Everglades ranges from ground sites to chickees (raised platforms over the water). Permits are required for all backcountry…
South Beach
A classic from 1934, the Franklin is a beautifully restored art-deco hotel with modern loft-like rooms. Think polished-concrete floors, sleek modular…
Florida Keys
The Barnacle welcomes you into its atrium with the promise of fresh ocean breezes. Wander around the pond and Jacuzzi, past the swinging hammocks, and…
Treasure Coast
As sunny and friendly as can be, this unpretentious, highway-side inn has huge rooms with flat-screen TVs, Intracoastal views and a marina for boaters…
Florida Keys
For the money, this friendly family-run place right off the highway is one of the best-value lodging options in the Keys. The owners go the extra mile to…
Upper Keys
This all-inclusive resort is packed with activities and rooms that have more tropical character than the average Keys accommodation. You can play tennis…
Tampa Bay
Family-owned and operated for more than 60 years, the Bon-Aire is one of St Pete's best-kept secrets. Looking pretty much as it did when it was built in…
Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter & Riverside Resorts
Walt Disney World
Lush gardens and a jubilant Mardi Gras motif blend in an effort to create a Louisiana feel to these sister resorts. Though the result sometimes falls flat…
Everglades National Park
On the edge of Homestead's quaint downtown, the Hotel Redland is set in a 1904 building that has a warm, cozy vibe thanks to its gracious hosts. The 12…
Fort Lauderdale
This recently remodeled, family-run spot is large enough to have good infrastructure – a small bar/cafe and food menu – but small enough to not feel like…
South Beach
Morgan Hotel Group hired Dutch design star Marcel Wanders to basically crank it up to 11 at the Mondrian. The theme's inspired by Sleeping Beauty's castle…
Fort Lauderdale
Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, this guesthouse caters exclusively to a loyal gay male clientele. Suites and apartments are bright and…
South Beach
There's a theatrical flair to this budget-friendly hotel in a quieter part of South Beach. The 48 well-equipped rooms have ruby red blankets and throws,…
Key West
On the quieter end of Duval St, the Casablanca is a friendly guesthouse with eight bright rooms, all with polished wood floors and comfy beds; some have…
