suites offer living rooms and jacuzzis. there's also a casual cafe and an exercise room, plus reserved chaise lounges on the beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. wifi is free. set in a landmark 1939 art deco building, this chic, upscale hotel (plus an oceanfront annex) is a 5-minute walk from the art deco district, a mile from the bass museum of art and 3 miles from miami beach golf club. amenities include a rooftop pool and a vibrant bar and lounge with skyline views. the bright, todd oldman-designed rooms and suites feature flat-screen tvs, minibars, keurig coffeemakers and rainfall showerheads. upgraded rooms in the annex add balconies and ocean views Miami International Airport 26 min
South Pointe Park Pier (7 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Bayside Marketplace (14 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Jungle Island (8 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Art Deco Historic District (4 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (10 min) 4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Lummus Park (5 min) Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (5 min) Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Lincoln Road (8 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Miami Seaquarium (20 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (16 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Miami Children's Museum (10 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. PortMiami (16 min) Bayfront Park (15 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Pérez Art Museum Miami (14 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. The Bass (9 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. |