South Beach
Al Capone used to stay here; maybe he liked the deco ceiling lamps in the lobby, with their sharp, retro sci-fi lines and grand-Gothic proportions, and…
Must-see hotels in Miami
Key Biscayne
Many Ritz-Carlton outposts feel a little cookie-cutter, but the Key Biscayne outpost of the empire is pretty impressive. There’s the magnificent lobby,…
Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove
Miami
The Coco Grove outpost of this luxury chain of hotels has decked out its rooms in almost all white with a splash of color (South Beach style). The…
South Beach
While everyone else was trying to get all modern, the Raleigh painstakingly tried to restore itself to prewar glory. It succeeded in a big way. Celebrity…
South Beach
This hotel-cum-exhibition-hall likes to blur the boundaries between interior decor, art and conventional hotel aesthetics. Almost every space within this…
South Beach
Inside a deco building, the Setai has a stunning interior that mixes elements of Southeast Asian temple architecture and contemporary luxury. The spacious…
South Beach
An immaculate white lobby and stylish rooms comparable to most boutiques on the strip – light colours, high-design furnishings and sea views (in some…
South Beach
This deco beauty isn't a wallflower. The white and lavender color scheme on the facade screams 'look at me!' and the lively lobby-lounge is pure eye candy…
Wynwood & the Design District
With sparse lodging options near Wynwood, the Fortuna House is an affordable base for exploring the neighborhood's galleries and bars – though it's still…
South Beach
The exterior plays a bit with tropical and marine themes (seahorse-like etchings on the center of the facade, with a palm trunk racing down each side)…
South Beach
Overlooking Ocean Dr, the Hotel Victor has an easygoing style, its lobby full of elegant art-deco fixtures, plus a vintage mural of flamingos and striking…
South Beach
Formerly the home of fashion legend Gianni Versace, this jaw-dropping mansion has been turned into one of South Beach’s most upscale resorts – and screams…
Key Biscayne
Silver Sands: aren’t you cute, with your one-story, stucco tropical tweeness? How this little, Old Florida–style independent resort has survived amid the…
South Beach
From the outside the Dream looks like a snow-cube box of clean white lines. Inside the rooms veer towards the ethereal, with shimmery curtains, aquatic…
Miami
If you love South Beach style but loathe South Beach attitude, Circa has got your back. The lobby has molded furniture and wacky embellishments, and staff…
Downtown Miami
The Mandarin shimmers on Brickell Key, which is actually annoying – you’re a little isolated from the city out here. Not that it matters; there’s a…
Miami
This small, luxury bayfront hotel, with one- and two-bedroom suites featuring balconies, boasts indulgent staff, high-end bedding, gracious appointments,…
South Beach
This hostel pretty shamelessly plays to the sexy, party, beautiful-people crowd – check the name – so know this before booking. The beach is a few blocks…
South Beach
Hip-hop gets funky with zebra-stripe curtains and cushions in the small lobby, which hosts a chill happy hour at the in-house Safari Bar when the sun goes…
South Beach
A towering blue marquee offset by a geometric deco facade advertises the Breakwater to all of Ocean Dr. The rooms have an understated, but welcoming…
Miami
Part of the growing Faena empire in Mid-Beach, this 1928 Mediterranean-style palace feels like an (Americanized) Tuscan villa, with a honey-stone…
Miami Beach International Hostel
South Beach
An extensive makeover has turned this reliable old hostel into something like a boutique club with dorm rooms. Bright plaster, marble accents, deco-and…
South Beach
This boutique hotel is a cheerfully painted deco building with cozy, quiet rooms that reveal a sleek cabin-like aesthetic. Think whites and light yellows…
South Beach
This Stiles gets positive reviews for its (relatively) fair prices, friendly staff and attractive chambers. Guest rooms are set in sandy earth tones, with…
Downtown Miami
The marble common areas double as art galleries, a massive spa caters to corporate types and there are sweeping, could-have-been-a-panning-shot-from-Miami…
Miami
Another member of the Ritz-Carlton organization in Miami, this one overlooks the bay, has immaculate rooms and offers butlers for every need, from…
Miami
Sure it's a chain hotel, but this place has spacious, modern rooms that are decent value for the price, and the good location puts you within walking…
South Beach
Designed by fashion world's Todd Oldham, the themed palette of ‘sand, sea and sky’ is bold and beautiful, with stylish details such as the custom-made…
South Beach
On the outside this hotel stays true to name and embraces marine-like hues, while the rooms within have a crisp white paint job, with wood floors and a…
South Beach
Washington Ave is the quietest of the three main drags in SoBe. This is just fine with the Clinton, who isn't really in the style game. Instead the focus…
South Beach
In the vertiginous heart of South Beach, this place has aging but sizeable chambers (all suites) that are well-equipped for longer stays, particularly…
South Beach
The Tropics looks a little ratty on the outside, but the interior is nice enough. In fact, it's one of the best of the cheapies lining this strip. It…
South Beach
In a classic, streamlined 1941 building, this hotel is perhaps known more for the white-and-yellow 1955 Lincoln convertible parked out front than for its…
South Beach
The Cadet has trim, modern rooms though the cheapest ones feel small and cramped. Check out the shaded verandah at the back, lifted from a fantasy idea of…
