| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. valet parking is available for a fee. set in a quaint building on a vibrant european-style avenue, this trendy hotel is 9 minutes' walk from shopping and dining on stylish lincoln road, and 15 minutes on foot from beachfront ocean drive. freebies include coffee, cocktail hours, beach club access and off-street parking. there's also a library. polished suites add living rooms and balconies, while 1- and 2-bedroom apartments offer kitchens. cozy, colorful rooms have flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and minifridges
Miami International Airport 29 min
Miami Beach Botanical Garden (14 min)
4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Jungle Island (11 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Pérez Art Museum Miami (16 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (19 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Lincoln Road (10 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Bayfront Park (17 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Art Deco Historic District (11 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Bayside Marketplace (16 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. South Pointe Park Pier (10 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Lummus Park (12 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. PortMiami (18 min) The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (9 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Miami Children's Museum (12 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. The Bass (8 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Miami Seaquarium (22 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. | 
