| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add minibars, whirlpool tubs and surround sound systems. some rooms have views of the beach. streamlined rooms with pine floors and art deco-style furnishings offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. across the street from the beach, this neon-lit, modern hotel is 2 blocks from high-end shopping on collins avenue. there's a lobby bar and a low-key restaurant with outdoor seating on ocean drive. room service is offered. beach towels are covered by a daily resort fee
Miami International Airport 27 min
The Bass (10 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Miami Children's Museum (11 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Miami Seaquarium (20 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Art Deco Historic District (4 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Lincoln Road (9 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Pérez Art Museum Miami (15 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (10 min)
4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Jungle Island (9 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Lummus Park (5 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (7 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. PortMiami (17 min) Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (17 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Bayside Marketplace (15 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Bayfront Park (15 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. South Pointe Park Pier (7 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. | 
