| upgraded rooms add balconies, 4-poster beds, and/or terraces with direct pool access. set in 4 buildings, this refined hotel with an art deco style facade is a 4-minute walk from miami beach boardwalk, and 12 minutes by foot from shops and eateries along ocean drive. interstate 195 is 2 miles away. sophisticated rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minibars and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a chic restaurant and a lounge, as well as a mediterranean-inspired courtyard with an outdoor pool, a bar and a terrace
Miami International Airport 32 min
Miami Beach Botanical Garden (12 min)
4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. The Bass (4 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Lummus Park (6 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Jungle Island (14 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. PortMiami (21 min) Miami Seaquarium (23 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. South Pointe Park Pier (13 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (6 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Lincoln Road (9 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Art Deco Historic District (6 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (20 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Bayfront Park (20 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach (12 min)
Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture. Pérez Art Museum Miami (19 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Bayside Marketplace (19 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. | 
