valet parking is available for a fee. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. standard rooms offer either ocean or city views; suites have panoramic ocean views. set in an art deco building dating from 1929, this relaxed, oceanfront hotel is part of the miami beach architectural historic district, situated within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping & nightlife. all have marble bathrooms, minifridges, free wi-fi and cable tv. the hotel offers a laid-back coffee shop in the lobby Miami International Airport 27 min
Lummus Park (7 min) Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Lincoln Road (9 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Miami Children's Museum (10 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (11 min) 4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. South Pointe Park Pier (19 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Miami Seaquarium (19 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. The Bass (10 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Art Deco Historic District (6 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Bayfront Park (15 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. PortMiami (16 min) Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (16 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Jungle Island (8 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Pérez Art Museum Miami (14 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (8 min) Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Bayside Marketplace (14 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. |