amenities include a free continental breakfast and a refined italian restaurant with a garden lounge. 6 miles from the miami beach convention center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set in south beach's art deco district, this unpretentious hotel is a block from the beach, a 12-minute walk from south pointe park and 1. apartments with kitchens are in a 3-story annex building. the contemporary rooms feature italian travertine marble floors, satellite tv, and ipod docking station clock radios; all rooms offer free wi-fi. parking is available for a fee Miami International Airport 26 min
Miami Beach Botanical Garden (11 min) 4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. PortMiami (16 min) Miami Children's Museum (10 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. South Pointe Park Pier (16 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Art Deco Historic District (9 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Jungle Island (8 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (7 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. The Bass (12 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Bayfront Park (15 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Bayside Marketplace (14 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (16 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Miami Seaquarium (19 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Lummus Park (10 min) Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Pérez Art Museum Miami (14 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. |