| set in a restored art moderne building opposite the bass art museum, this upscale hotel is a 5-minute walk from the beach. upgraded rooms add balconies and/or pull-out sofas; 1- and 2-bedroom suites have living rooms and free-standing tubs. there's a sleek japanese restaurant and a lobby bar, as well as an outdoor pool and a sundeck with bar service. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 2-bedroom suites also provide wet bars. room service is available 24/7. a private area on the nearby beach offers sunloungers. country-chic rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and vintage-style bluetooth speakers, plus minibars and coffeemakers. breakfast and valet parking are extra
Miami International Airport 29 min
The Bass (1 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Art Deco Historic District (8 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Lummus Park (8 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (11 min)
4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Bayside Marketplace (19 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (7 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Lincoln Road (14 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Jungle Island (13 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. South Pointe Park Pier (14 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. PortMiami (21 min) Miami Seaquarium (22 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (19 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Pérez Art Museum Miami (19 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Bayfront Park (18 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach (8 min)
Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture. | 
