Miami Hotels

Miami Accommodation
The hotels in this list have been selected across a wide price range for their good value, facilities, and location. These listings highlight some of the factors that may influence your choice. Entries are listed by region, beginning with Miami.

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MIAMI BEACH Clay Hotel and International Hostel
1438 Washington Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 534-2988  Fax (305) 673-0346  Rooms 225
Housed in a 1920s Spanish Mediterranean building on historic Espanola Way, ultra-hip Clay is popular with world travelers. While 90 rooms come with private baths, 12 have balconies overlooking the area. The occasional movie night and cocktail hour have been known to make strangers lifelong friends. Book early. www.clayhotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Lily Leon Hotel  
841 Collins Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 673-3767  Fax (305) 673-5866  Rooms 33
With the merger of the Lily Guesthouse and Leon Hotel, this fairly priced two-in-one establishment stands out with its central location in the midst of the nightlife district. Spacious rooms maintain original Art Deco details, such as fireplaces and woodwork. Popular with a lively young crowd. www.lilyguesthouse.com

MIAMI BEACH Nassau Suite Hotel  
1414 Collins Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 532-0043  Fax (305) 534-3133  Rooms 13
Stylish, yet affordable, rooms in this all-suites hotel are decked with wood floors, king beds, and a relaxing sitting area. Dating back to 1937, it is registered as a National Historic Landmark. A good bargain for the area, and caters
to a a hip clientele. www.nassausuite.com

MIAMI BEACH The Kent
1131 Collins Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 604-5068  Fax (305) 531-0720  Rooms 54
Funky and affordable, the Kent offers the best of both worlds, and is within walking distance of the beach. The ultra-modern rooms have been designed by Biba-creator, Barbara Hulanicki. Be sure to ask for a tour of the Lucite Suite with its James Bond feel. Free use of iMac computers is available in the lobby. www.thekenthotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Townhouse Hotel
150 20th St, 33139  Tel (305) 534-3800  Fax (305) 534-3811  Rooms 72
A shabby chic hotel that is more chic than shabby, the Townhouse is quirky with exercise equipment in the hallways, free L-shaped couches for guests, and clean, simple decor. Frills can be found on the rooftop, which serves as a bar on Friday nights, or the downstairs restaurant, a branch of NYC sushi spot, Bond St. www.townhousehotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Whitelaw Hotel
808 Collins Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 398-7000  Fax (305) 398-7010  Rooms 49
“Clean sheets, hot water, and stiff drinks” is the Whitelaw’s popular motto. Modern, all-white rooms are small and snug with large bathrooms. Free cocktails are offered nightly in the lobby from 7pm to 8pm, attracting even locals.
The atmosphere is very social. www.whitelawhotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Aqua
1530 Collins Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 538-4361  Fax (305) 673-8109  Rooms 45
Ultra-modern Aqua defines shabby chic, with motel rooms dressed up in IKEA furniture and equipped with high-tech amenities. A tiny pool and sundeck are hangouts for the hip-but-on-a-budget crowd that stays here. Excellent location, just a block from the beach and around the corner from Espanola Way. www.aquamiami.com

MIAMI BEACH Century Hotel
140 Ocean Drive, 33139  Tel (888) 982-3688  Fax (305) 538-5733  Rooms 24
Ahead of its time when it opened in the now-trendy South of Fifth Street area, the Century is a small boutique hotel that attracts an arty, eccentric crowd. Rooms are modern with hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, and funky decor.
There is no pool, but the beach is right across the street. www.centurysouthbeach.com

MIAMI BEACH Chesterfield
855 Collins Ave, 33139  Tel (305) 531-5831  Fax (305) 672-4900  Rooms 50
Right in the middle of the action, this kitsch, modern spot with a Zimbabwe-meets-Baroque lobby stands apart from the usual, stainless steel-studded South Beach hotels. The rooms are warm and modern, with wood floors, Frette linens, and free-floating showers. The Safari Bar hosts happy hour from 7pm to 8pm. www.southbeachgroup.com

MIAMI BEACH Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave, 33139 Tel (800) 270-4981 Fax (305) 531-3193  Rooms 40
Chic, comfortable Asto offers small, yet soothing, rooms with Frette linens, mood lighting, and snug mattresses. Young professionals and A-list Hollywood celebrities convene in the stylish lobby bar, on the patio, and downstairs at
the Metro Kitchen + Bar. www.hotelastor.com

MIAMI BEACH Hotel Nash
1120 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 674-7800 Fax (305) 538-8288  Rooms 50
An $11-million renovation turned this Art Deco place into one of the beach’s best hotels. The Nash pumps scents of aromatherapy into every room and public space. Three tiny pools – freshwater, saltwater, and mineral water – and one of South Florida’s best restaurants make this an attractive stay. www.hotelnash.com

MIAMI BEACH Hotel St. Augustine
347 Washington Ave, 33139 Tel (800) 310-7717 Fax (305) 532-8493  Rooms 24
In a trendy area, Hotel St. Augustine is part hotel, part spa, and wholly a refuge from other boutique hotels which mask themselves as lounges. Rooms are small and modern, with glass-enclosed steam baths and multi-jet spray showers. Its location near some of the area’s finest restaurants is a plus. www.hotelstaugustine.com

MIAMI BEACH Indian Creek Hotel
2727 Indian Creek Drive, 33140 Tel (305) 531-2727 Fax (305) 947-5873  Rooms 61  This old-fashioned Key West-style hotel on the Indian Creek is ideally situated on a quiet street, just blocks from the heart of South Beach. A Hemingway-esque air about the place, as well as several well-preserved Art Deco antiques, contribute to its charm. While service is casual, the ambience is welcoming. www.indiancreekhotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Park Central Hotel
640 Ocean Drive, 33139 Tel (305) 538-1611 Fax (305) 534-7520  Rooms 125
This oceanfront classic has been authentically restored to reflect the era of the 1940s. Rooms come with all the modern conveniences of a full-service hotel. Ideal for a romantic break or a family vacation, and well located in the heart of South Beach near restaurants and trendy shops. www.theparkcentral.com

MIAMI BEACH Pelican Hotel
826 Ocean Drive, 33139 Tel (305) 673-3373 Fax (305) 673-3255  Rooms 30
A self-described “toy hotel”, the Pelican is owned by the creative geniuses who own the Diesel brand. Each room has an outrageous theme, such as the Jesus Christ Megastar or Elvis-style Jungle Room, which makes a memorable stay. The downstairs restaurant is a popular Ocean Drive spot. www.pelicanhotel.com

MIAMI BEACH South Beach Plaza Hotel
1411 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 531-1331 Fax (305) 534-0341  Rooms 55
The South Beach Plaza Hotel is close to the beach and set in beautiful exotic Hawaiian gardens with lovely waterfalls. Although the hotel has been renovated the king-size rooms from the 1930s thankfully retain their Spanish-Mediterranean heritage. www.southbeachplazavillas.com

MIAMI BEACH The Albion   1650 James Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 913-1000 Fax (305) 674-0507  Rooms 96  Originally designed in 1939 by Igor Polevitzky of Havana’s Hotel Nacional fame, the Albion was refurbished in 1997, with Carlos Zapata’s modern design. The rooms are industrial, almost chilly, but the service is endearing. The on-site Fallabella Bar and Mayya Restaurant are quite stylish. www.rubellhotels.com

MIAMI BEACH The Wave Hotel
350 Ocean Drive, 33139 Tel (305) 673-0401 Fax (305) 531-9385  Rooms 66
This small boutique Art Deco hotel, located across the street from the beach, offers comfortably appointed rooms with elegant furnishings and Italian furniture. Continental breakfast is served on the veranda with lovely Ocean Drive views, and service is warm and courteous. Close to shopping and entertainment. www.wavehotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Clinton
825 Washington Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 538-1471 Fax (305) 538-1472  Rooms 88
Yet another modern boutique hotel in the area, Clinton has a luxurious rooftop spa and private sunning deck – the hotel’s best assets. It has an elegant contemporary interior. The stylish on-site restaurant has a tiny pool outside.
www.clintonsouthbeach.com

MIAMI BEACH Hotel Impala
1228 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (800) 646-7252 Fax (305) 538-8288  Rooms 17
A small, intimate Mediterranean-style inn, Hotel Impala is embellished with Greco-Roman frescoes and friezes, while there are hanging lilies and gardenias in its intimate garden. Rooms are plush, with Belgian cotton linens, wooden furniture, and coral rock bathrooms. There is a fine Italian restaurant on site. www.hotelimpalamiamibeach.com

MIAMI BEACH Mercury
100 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 398-3000 Fax (305) 398-3001  Rooms 44
Foodies love Mercury because it lies between two of Miami’s best restaurants – Nemo and Shoji Sushi. Others love it because of its location and its NYC loft-style suites with spa tubs and Belgian cotton linens. There is also a pool here, but be aware that diners at both restaurants can see through the glass wall. www.mercuryresort.com

MIAMI BEACH Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa
4525 Collins Ave, 33140 Tel (800) 327-8337 Fax (305) 674-5555  Rooms 349
A throwback to the golden age of Miami Beach, the Eden Roc is a Morris Lapidus-designed landmark that blends ostentatious retro with contemporary design. The 1950s-style rooms are cushy and spacious and the pool, spa, and beach area are enormous. www.marriott.com

MIAMI BEACH Fisher Island Club
1 Fisher Island Drive, 33139 Tel (800) 537-3708 Fax (305) 535-6003  Rooms 60
This private island paradise is only accessible by ferry, attracting some of the world’s richest people. Grab a golf cart, the main mode of transport, and drive around past the manicured lawns, golf courses, magnificent condos, and a historic manse that once belonged to the Vanderbilts. www.fisherisland.com

MIAMI BEACH Fontainebleau Resort Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave, 33140 Tel (305) 538-2000 Fax (305) 674-4607  Rooms 876
Fabulously retro, the Fontainebleu a flamboyant Las Vegas-style with Art Deco grandeur. Rooms have been renovated and the hotel is expanding into a condo-hotel. The pool area is spectacular. A good range of sushi, caviar, and carved meat are served at the Bleu View restaurant. www.fontainebleau.com

MIAMI BEACH Hotel Victor
1144 Ocean Drive, 33139 Tel (305) 428-1234 Fax (305) 421-6281  Rooms 91
The most fabulous thing to hit Ocean Drive since Versace, this Art Deco boutique hotel was designed by Jacques Garcia of Paris’s hip Hotel Costes fame. There is even a “vibe manager” here. All rooms have ocean views and the usual comforts – plasma TVs, infinity edge tubs, and rain shower heads. www.hotelvictorsouthbeach.com

MIAMI BEACH Loews Hotel
1601 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 604-1601 Fax (305) 604-1601  Rooms 800  Map 2 F3
A sprawling beachfront hotel, the Loews is a conventioneer’s dream come true, with lush tropical landscaping, Emeril’s Miami Beach restaurant, a big tropically landscaped pool, and the occasional celebrity sighting. Stars love this place because it is so big that they can escape in it. Hugely popular with families with children. www.loewshotels.com

MIAMI BEACH National Hotel
1677 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (800) 327-8370 Fax (305) 534-1426  Rooms 151  Map 2 F2
Nestled between the hip Delano and Sagamore hotels, the Art Deco National has towering ceilings, massive mirrors, and a 1940s vibe. Rooms are nondescript, but the 205-ft (62-m) pool is a must-see. Unlike its neighbors, however, there is hardly any bar scene or buzz here, making it ideal for a quiet stay. www.nationalhotel.com

MIAMI BEACH Raleigh   1775 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 534-6300 Fax (305) 538-8140  Rooms 105 Prolific hotelier André Balazs bought this hotel and refurbished it with great flair. Best known for its famous pool in which Esther Williams used to swim, the Raleigh is now a happening celebrity magnet, with a restaurant and 20s-
style bar that remains true to the hotel’s Art Deco origins. www.raleighhotel.com

MIAMI BEACH The Delano
1685 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 672-2000 Fax (305) 532-0099 Rooms 195   Map 2 F2
Designed by Starck-Ian, luxurious Delano has sparse rooms and a sizzling scene. At the photogenic wading pool, with priceless views, you may be sitting next to a Hollywood producer, starlet, music mogul, or royalty. One of the area’s best restaurants, Blue Door, is here, as is the elegant Rose Bar. www.morganshotelgroup.com

MIAMI BEACH The Hotel of South Beach
801 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (877) 843-4683 Fax (305) 531-3222  Rooms 53
With interior design by whimsical clothier Todd Oldham, this colorful place was formerly known as the Tiffany, until the famed jeweler intervened. The rooftop pool has a stellar view of the Atlantic and the lobby restaurant is one of Miami’s best, with a glorious outdoor patio. www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com

MIAMI BEACH The Palms
3025 Collins Ave, 33140 Tel (305) 534-0505 Fax (305) 534-0515  Rooms 242
A short distance from South Beach proper, the Palms is a great choice for an inexpensive beach hotel that does not look like it stepped out of a travel magazine. Rooms are plush with requisite high-tech amenities and the landscaping is scenic. www.thepalmshotel.com

MIAMI BEACH The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd, 33139 Tel (786) 276-4000 Fax (786) 276-4001  Rooms 365  Map 2 F3
Just steps away from a surfeit of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices, this Ritz-Carlton is located directly on the beach. It has been restored from the original 1953 Morris Lapidus-designed landmark hotel. The only Ritz with a DJ to spin disco tunes in its lobby, it offers a beautiful pool and beach club with a tanning butler. www.ritzcarlton.com

MIAMI BEACH The Sagamore
1671 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 535-8088 Fax (305) 535-8185  Rooms 93
A member of the exclusive group of hotels, the all-suite Sagamore has a versatile lobby with a sometime-bar buzz and an impressive modern art collection. The beachfront pool is small, but the suites surrounding it are prime, with stunning views of the ocean. www.thompsonhotels.com

MIAMI BEACH The Sanctuary
1745 James Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 673-5455 Fax (305) 673-3113  Rooms 30
An old, renovated motel just a block away from the beach, this condo-hotel is a member of South Beach’s exclusive, hip hotels’ club. Swanktuary, as locals like to call it, has an intimate rooftop pool and bar which serves as an ideal retreat. There is a Bentley to shuttle you to and from the airport in high style. www.sanctuarysobe.com

MIAMI BEACH The Setai
2001 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (305) 520-6100 Fax (305) 520-6111  Rooms 125
This South Beach hotel opened in 2005 on the site of the former Vanderbilt Hotel. It is pricey but has every luxury, with 50 rooms and 75 suites. The fixtures and fittings are modern but with an Art Deco feel in a Zen-like setting. Set on the ocean amid tropical gardens and near the shopping and nightlife.  www.setai.com

MIAMI BEACH The Shore Club
1901 Collins Ave, 33139 Tel (877) 640-9500 Fax (305) 695-3299  Rooms 325
This Ian Schrager-designed jewel is one of the trendiest hotels in the area. Giving way to the condo-hotel craze,  it is expanding the small, colorful rooms into bigger studios and single bedrooms. Nonetheless, the Shore Club will remain chic due to its own branch of LA’s hyper-hip Skybar, and Miami’s only Nobu restaurant. www.shoreclub.com

MIAMI BEACH The Tides
1220 Ocean Dr, 33139 Tel (305) 604-5070 Fax (305) 604-5180  Rooms 45
An Art Deco masterpiece, the all-suite Tides resembles a luxury ocean liner. All rooms are large and the soundproofed lobby is quiet despite the salsa beats and bass on Ocean Drive. The restaurant, 1220, is a focal point as is the Goldeneye Suite, a room with a hot tub at the center. www.tidessouthbeach.com

CORAL GABLES Courtyard Miami Coral Gables
2051 S Le Jeune Rd, 33134 Tel (305) 443-2301 Fax (305) 446-6827  Rooms 168
Located in the heart of Coral Gables Business District, this well-run hotel provides moderately-priced, clean guest rooms. Apart from basic modern amenities, business facilities are also offered, with free transportation to Miami Airport. Close to shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.

CORAL GABLES Hotel Place St. Michel
162 Alcazar Ave, 33134 Tel (305) 444-1666 Fax (305) 529-0074  Rooms 27
Reminiscent of old-world Europe, down to the rickety old elevator, this place is ideal for a romantic rendezvous. Rooms are decorated differently and extravagantly in a very traditionally European way. Service is stellar as is the Restaurant St. Michel, in which you could imagine you were dining on the Champs Elysées. www.hotelstmichel.com

CORAL GABLES Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave, 33134 Tel (305) 445-1926 Fax (305) 442-9496  Rooms 280
The grande dame of Coral Gables, the Biltmore is known for many things: its 21,000-sq ft (226,040-sq m) pool, Giralda-inspired bell tower, Al Capone suite in which royalty and statesmen have stayed, and a fantastic golf course. If you dare, ghost stories are told in the lobby about others who have haunted the place. www.biltmorehotel.com

COCONUT GROVE Hampton Inn
2800 SW 28th Terrace, 33133 Tel (305) 448-2800 Fax (305) 442-8655  Rooms 160
Located directly at the entrance of the Grove and right near the Key Biscayne causeway, this fairly new chain motel has a convenient location and offers good value for money. Rooms are basic, yet clean. Although there is no restaurant or lounge here, it is good for the night if you’re passing through. www.hamptoninncoconutgrove.com

COCONUT GROVE Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida Ave, 33133 Tel (305) 441-0000 Fax (305) 441-1647  Rooms 179
Once a stuffy hotel of Miami Vice-era fame, this place is now a swank member of the exclusive Kimpton Group. It has wiped the 1980s away with modern rooms, plasma TVs, a restaurant, and a rooftop sundeck with pool, bar, and cabanas. Expect a South Beach-like scene. www.kimptomhotels.com

COCONUT GROVE Grove Isle Hotel and Spa
4 Grove Isle Drive, 33133 Tel (305) 858-8300 Fax (305) 854-6702  Rooms 49
Hidden away on lush Grove Isle, this eponymous resort is an ideal spot for a true getaway even though it’s a five minute drive from the hustle and bustle. All-suite rooms and a tropical vibe are matched by an excellent waterfront restaurant, Baleen, and a superb spa. www.groveisle.com

COCONUT GROVE The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 SW 27th Ave, 33133 Tel (305) 644-4680 Fax (305) 644-4681  Rooms 117  Map 6 F3
Of all the three Miami-area Ritz Carltons, the Coconut Grove is the smallest, though the rooms are typically Ritz. It doubles as a condo and is often as quiet as a mausoleum. The flower arrangement in the lobby is gorgeous, as is the food at the restaurant. Friday night wine tastings in the Amadeus bar are delightful. www.ritzcarlton.com

FARTHER AFIELD Miami River Inn
118 SW South River Drive, Miami, 33130 Tel (305) 325-0045 Fax (305) 325-9227  Rooms 40
Miami’s only B&B, this well-located, charming place rivals the many Art Deco options. On the Miami River, the inn has four cottages with hardwood floors and antiques dating back to the early 1900s. Most rooms come with a private bathroom. Despite its location in the heart of downtown, it has a countryside ambience. www.miamiriverinn.com


FARTHER AFIELD Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131 Tel (305) 503-6500 Fax (305) 533-7177  Rooms 203
Located within Miami’s business district, this luxurious high-end Hilton, a 36-floor skyscraper, mainly caters for business people. However, those looking for something a bit more lively will find that the hotel also hosts a happy hour at the Noir bar www.conradmiami.com

FARTHER AFIELD Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club
19999 W Country Club Drive, Aventura, 33180 Tel (305) 932-6200  Rooms 392  Road map F4
Aventura is best known as a condo canyon with a mall in the middle. However, the Fairmont Turnberry enjoys pleasant seclusion. The rooms are stylish, the Mediterranean architecture is stunning, and the golf and pool clubs are impressive. www.fairmont.com

FARTHER AFIELD Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell Key, 33131 Tel (305) 913-8288 Fax (305) 913-8300  Rooms 329
The quintessence of luxury, the Mandarin Oriental brings a sophisticated, Asian brand of pampering to Miami with the only five-star restaurant in town, lavish rooms, and an exquisite spa. The guarantee of privacy attracts the likes of American presidents, European and South American royalties, and Hollywood celebs. www.mandarinoriental.com

FARTHER AFIELD Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, 33149 Tel (305) 365-4500 Fax (305) 365-4501  Rooms 402  The ritziest of all three Miami Ritz Carltons, this one is a beachfront haven for those seeking privacy, indulgence, and relaxation. Many Hollywood celebrities, royalty, and bigwigs choose to stay here for privacy over the glaring eye of South Beach paparazzi. The hotel spa is sublime and the ocean views priceless. www.ritzcarlton.com

FARTHER AFIELD The Four Seasons
1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131 Tel (305) 358-3535 Fax (305) 358-7758  Rooms 221  A skyscraper in the heart of the business district, this hotel is especially favored by jet-setters and celebs. The service is stellar, the rooms phenomenal, and the pool area offers a spectacular aerial view of the Miami skyline. An excellent outdoor bar, Bahia, provides lofty views of the city’s skyline. www.fourseasons.com/miami

FARTHER AFIELD Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort
18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles, 33160 Tel (305) 529-2828 Fax (305) 692-5601  Rooms 390
On the ocean in Sunny Isles Beach, this newly-opened 32-story hotel has lush landscaped areas. Furnished in a contemporary style, the guest rooms exude elegance. All come with a private balcony offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Suites have stylish living rooms. www.trumpsonesta.com