| functional rooms feature tvs, ipod docks and wifi. amenities include free continental breakfast and afternoon wine receptions. kids age 12 and under stay with a parent for no charge. some also have fridges, microwaves and sofabeds. upgraded rooms offer flat-screen tvs with dvd players. there's also an ornate cocktail bar and a courtyard terrace flanked by palm trees. in an art deco building, this quaint hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach at lummus park, 9 minutes on foot from the cafes and shopping on lincoln road, and 4 miles from jungle island zoo. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Miami International Airport 29 min
Lummus Park (8 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Art Deco Historic District (8 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. South Pointe Park Pier (10 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. The Bass (15 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (19 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Miami Children's Museum (12 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (8 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Pérez Art Museum Miami (17 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Jungle Island (11 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Bayside Marketplace (17 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Lincoln Road (15 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. PortMiami (19 min) Bayfront Park (17 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (6 min)
4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Miami Seaquarium (22 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. | 
