| elegant rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and balconies or terraces, plus rainfall showers, minifridges and designer toiletries. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate sitting areas; some have dining areas and kitchens. other amenities include a gym, a spa and event space, as well as a chic restaurant, and an outdoor rooftop pool featuring a bar and bay views. overlooking biscayne bay, this sophisticated hotel is 2 miles from shopping and dining at the miracle mile, and 3 miles vizcaya museum and gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded quarters provide bay and/or city views. loaner bikes, and morning coffee and tea are complimentary
Miami International Airport 28 min
Miami Children's Museum (15 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (7 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Bayside Marketplace (16 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Miami Seaquarium (14 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. PortMiami (18 min) Pérez Art Museum Miami (15 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Bayfront Park (14 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (22 min)
Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more. Art Deco Historic District (23 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Jungle Island (16 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (15 min)
Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit. Crandon Park (17 min)
Popular island park with protected beach, tennis & amusement centers, eco-tours & concessions. Matheson Hammock Park (18 min)
Breezy sheltered beach with a man-made atoll pool that accommodates new swimmers & kiteboarders. Venetian Pool (14 min)
Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. South Pointe Park Pier (22 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. | 
