| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on the edge of miami's central business district, this contemporary hotel in a pair of 9-story buildings is 2 miles from basketball games at american airlines arena and 4 miles from the miami seaquarium. valet parking is available for a fee. amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities. there's also a funky cage. sleek 1- to 3-bedroom condos with minimalist decor and private balconies have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and washer/dryers, plus full kitchens with stainless-steel appliances
Miami International Airport 23 min
South Pointe Park Pier (17 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. HistoryMiami Museum (8 min)
Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history. Bayfront Park (10 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Art Deco Historic District (19 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (10 min)
Ex-newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants. Venetian Pool (19 min)
Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. Lincoln Road (18 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Miami Seaquarium (9 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Bayside Marketplace (12 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. PortMiami (14 min) Pérez Art Museum Miami (11 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (10 min)
Hands-on facility offers weather & technology exhibits, planetarium & wildlife centers. Miami Children's Museum (10 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Jungle Island (11 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (5 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. | 
