the refined rooms are decorated with vintage-style furnishings, and feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes and minifridges, plus espresso machines; some sleep up to 4 people. set on a palm tree-lined road, this upscale hotel in a 1938 art deco building is a 4-minute walk from south beach, and 7 minutes on foot from the vibrant shops and eateries of espanola way, a quaint spanish-inspired area. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. beach chairs and towels are available to rent. there's also a furnished terrace, a sophisticated lobby lounge and a communal retro kitchen. suites add living areas and wet bars. continental breakfast is complimentary Miami International Airport 29 min
Lincoln Road (15 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. The Bass (11 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Lummus Park (7 min) Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Miami Beach Botanical Garden (7 min) 4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Bayside Marketplace (16 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. South Pointe Park Pier (10 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Miami Seaquarium (22 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Pérez Art Museum Miami (16 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. PortMiami (18 min) Art Deco Historic District (8 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University (7 min) Eclectic collection displayed in 1927-era building that also hosts lectures, films & arts events. Miami Children's Museum (12 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Jungle Island (11 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Bayfront Park (17 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (18 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. |