| complimentary perks include continental breakfast, plus loaner beach towels, chairs and umbrellas. some suites add pull-out sofas. a 2-minute walk from south beach, this laid-back hotel with a sleek, modern lobby is a mile from the miami beach convention center and 5 miles from perez art museum miami. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. valet parking is available for a surcharge. there's also terrace seating. streamlined rooms have simple furnishings with stylish accents, and come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus wet bars and minifridges
Miami International Airport 29 min
South Pointe Park Pier (10 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. Miami Seaquarium (22 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Pérez Art Museum Miami (17 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Bayside Marketplace (17 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (19 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. The Bass (14 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Jungle Island (11 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Lincoln Road (14 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Miami Children's Museum (13 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (9 min)
Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. PortMiami (19 min) Bayfront Park (18 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. Lummus Park (9 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. | 
