Art deco hotel in Miami
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Hotels in Miami
Hotels in Miami all have a room tax of 13% that is levied by the city. There is a wide choice of hotels in Miami, with something to suit all budgets. Whilst South Beach's coastal strip is renowned for offering upmarket, international brand hotels, cheap hotels in Miami can still be found here ranging from affordable boutique options to good value hotels housed in art deco buildings.
On top of this, it is normal to tip porters (around US$1 a bag), cabstand attendants (US$1-3 depending upon amount of people per taxi), valet parkers (US$2) and housekeepers (US$2-5 per night).
The Miami hotels below have been grouped into three different pricing categories:
Luxury (over US$200)
Moderate (US$100 to US$199)
Cheap (under US$100)
The prices quoted above are the starting rates for a standard double room per night, excluding all taxes and breakfast unless otherwise stated.
Acqualina Resort
The ultra-luxurious Acqualina Resort, mid-way between Miami and Fort Lauderdale on a 122m (400ft) stretch of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline in tranquil Sunny Isles, is the last word in opulence. Modelled after a Venetian palace, its 97 Mediterranean-influenced rooms and 188 lavish residences, all enjoy terrace-views of the ocean, Miami's glittering skyline or the Intracoastal Waterway. The renowned spa provides the ultimate pampering, while other impressive facilities include in-room check-in; three ocean-front swimming pools; a marine biology-based children's programme and baby butler services.
Ambrosia Key West
No trip to Miami is complete without a stay in Key West, at the southern end of the Keys. Ambrosia is a charming, friendly bed and breakfast in the centre of the historic district, within walking distance to everything. Guests are greeted with exotic pick-me-up elixir health tonics on arrival. Restored buildings nestle in a tropical retreat overlooking a shady, poolside courtyard. Nineteen spacious rooms and suites feature private verandahs and patios, original local artwork, lush linens, refrigerator and coffee maker, and overhead fans. Luxury themed suites also have full kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs and spiral staircases.
Biltmore Hotel
A 1926 landmark in prosperous, fashionable Coral Gables, the Biltmore Hotel is still one of the finest hotels in Miami. Handpainted ceilings, magnificent crystal chandeliers, marble Corinthian columns and the imposing 15-storey tower, modelled on Seville's splendid Giralda belltower, blend with impeccable, old-world service. The 276 luxurious bedrooms and suites have travertine marble baths, spacious sitting rooms and Mediterranean-style balconies enjoying views over the 18-hole golf course, floodlit tennis courts, Zen-inspired spa and a magnificent hotel pool. The ultimate in luxury is the 13th floor Evergreen Suite - once Al Capone's speakeasy, now the choice of presidents, world leaders and celebrities.
Dove Creek Lodge
Situated on Key Largo's oceanside, at the gateway to the Florida Keys, Dove Creek Lodge has 14 no-smoking rooms, including 10 suites, ranging from rooms for two to luxury family-sized, two-storey apartments complete with pool table and verandah overlooking the Atlantic. Dove Creek's 14-slip marina allows guests to bring their own boat for a fee, or receive a charter-boat pickup to explore the Keys. Friendly and intimate, it is ideally situated for offshore backcountry exploring, ecotours, diving daytrips and fishing expeditions. or
Grove Isle Hotel and Spa
Nestled amidst tropical gardens and palm trees on a private 8-hectare (20-acre) island, The Grove Isle Hotel and Spa overlooks the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay and Miami's skyline. This 49-room luxury, boutique hotel provides intimate suites with private balconies overlooking Biscayne Bay or the island's private marina. The tropical pool deck and sandy beach is perfect for weddings, with outdoor and indoor venues for receptions or conventions of up to 250. Guests can also enjoy the exotic Thai -inspired SpaTerre and 11-court Tennis Center. The Baleen Restaurant counts among Miami's most romantic dining venues, with its coastal views, freshly caught seafood and inspired fusion cooking.
Mandarin Oriental Miami
Situated in one of the city's most prestigious commercial districts, this 5-star waterfront Miami hotel is also convenient for the major shopping and nightlife centres of Bayside and Coconut Grove. The hotels boasts a first-class restaurant, Azul, a sophisticated cocktail bar, a luxury health spa, swimming pool, tennis courts, private beach and golf green.
Miami River Inn
The only bed and breakfast hotel in Miami, the Miami River Inn is one of downtown's best kept secrets, overlooking the Miami River. Listed on the National Historic Register, the five restored clapboard buildings dating from 1906 face on to a charming, secluded courtyard where palms and tropical foliage shade the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The 38 homely rooms and 15 apartments are furnished with hardwood floors, antiques, brass beds and flowered wallpaper. Breakfast (home-baked muffins and fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice) in the courtyard is the perfect way to mingle with other guests, often an eclectic mix of poets, artists, dancers or musicians. If you're on a budget, this is one of the best cheap hotel options around. or
Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The former landmark art deco DiLido hotel, designed by Lapidus in the 1950s, is not your typical Ritz-Carlton. Located in the city's hottest neighbourhood, this Miami hotel looks more like a luxury liner when viewed from the pool deck, with two poolside wings. The 375 spacious guest rooms are decorated in bold nautical colours that accent the dark cherry furniture and sumptuous marble bathrooms. The DiLido Beach Club is South Beach's only oceanfront restaurant. By the pool you'll find a DJ, a sunset-synchronised swimming show and the world's only tanning butler. Those in need of further pampering need look no further than the city's top day spa.
The Shore Club
It comes as no surprise that Miami's ultimate urban design hotel is located at South Beach. Its stark modernism and the white-on-white décor of the 325 rooms and suites is softened by lush Morroccan-inspired tropical gardens and outdoor 'rooms' to provide an oasis of cool at the heart of Miami. Rub shoulders with SoBe's beautiful people in Nobu restaurant and the Sky Bar, or chill out on the serene outdoor terraces of the Zen-like rooftop spa, and admire the remarkable 360° views of the coast and city.
The Tides
The tallest and most elegant art deco Miami hotel on Ocean Drive offers genuine style for the incurably hip, with an minimalist interior that is sophisticated, spacious and sumptuous, decorated in soft tones of white, taupe and sand. The 45 light, airy and spacious suites all have incredible views of the beach and the Atlantic, and contain complete entertainment centres. Personal Assistants cater to your every whim from unpacking luggage and bath-running to preparing picnic hampers and pet-grooming. The Coral Bar and La Marea restaurant, beside the pool overlooking Ocean Drive, is the place to see and be seen.
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