minimalist rooms and 1-bedroom suites offer ocean or bay views, as well as marble bathrooms, flat-screen tvs and ipads. in a glass and steel high-rise, this stylish hotel is a 10-minute walk from bayfront park and an 8-minute drive from americanairlines arena. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a golf school, a yoga studio, a basketball court and a virtual bowling alley. breakfast is served for a fee in a chic lounge. all also have free wi-fi and coffeemakers. other amenities include a rooftop pool, a fitness room and a spa, as well as a celebrated bistro Miami International Airport 21 min
Bayside Marketplace (9 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Lincoln Road (15 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (8 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Miami Seaquarium (11 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. PortMiami (6 min) Jungle Island (8 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Pérez Art Museum Miami (6 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. HistoryMiami Museum (9 min) Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history. Miami Children's Museum (7 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Art Deco Historic District (15 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (5 min) Hands-on facility offers weather & technology exhibits, planetarium & wildlife centers. South Pointe Park Pier (14 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Bayfront Park (9 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. The Bass (17 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (9 min) Ex-newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants. |