| overlooking a palm-dotted beach, this upscale boutique hotel on ocean drive occupies an elegant georgian revival building from the 1940s. theres a high-end steakhouse and a sleek lobby bar, while an underground speakeasy space can be reserved for events. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. amenities include a courtyard pool, a spa and a poetry library, as well as a rooftop deck with a garden. it's a 12-minute walk from the shopping and bars of lincoln road. rooms and suites with walnut floors and tropical touches offer 2- or 4-poster beds, minibars and wi-fi access, along with flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and in-room libraries with autographed books. yoga classes are offered
Miami International Airport 31 min
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