| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. housed in a 1920s building with modern accents, this functional hotel is a 10-minute walk from bayfront park, a 5-minute walk from the government center metrorail station, and 6 miles from the miami seaquarium. amenities include a restaurant and guest laundry facilities. straightforward rooms feature en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi and cable tv, and minifridges and microwaves are available by request (surcharge)
Miami International Airport 20 min
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (10 min)
Hands-on facility offers weather & technology exhibits, planetarium & wildlife centers. Miami Seaquarium (12 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Bayfront Park (10 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 (8 min)
Ex-newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (8 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. HistoryMiami Museum (7 min)
Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history. South Pointe Park Pier (13 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Pérez Art Museum Miami (10 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. PortMiami (5 min) Bayside Marketplace (10 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Jungle Island (8 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Lincoln Road (15 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Art Deco Historic District (15 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Miami Children's Museum (6 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. | 
