Miami, bringin' the heat

We have tested: 11 Hotels United States Florida

The city where the party goes on till the break of dawn - except in January when we visited and found that actually, Miami's a lot more mellow than its reputation makes it out to be. Whether your thing is strolling around South Beach, sipping on a cocktail on Ocean Drive or exploring Wynwood's street art, Miami isn't the crazy socialte-ridden hubbub we imagined it to be, leaving us with plenty of time to review some of its best (and worst) hotels.

• Family

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    Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

    

    Easyexperts : 7.5

    The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is one of three hotels of the same group in Miami. The hotel is more of a resort than a boutique hotel, so it is not necessarily ideal for those of you looking for intimacy, but it is one of the best options for families [...]
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    Acqualina Resort and Spa

    

    Easyexperts : 8.25

    A Leading Small Hotel of the World, the Acqualina Resort and Spa, is a luxury family resort situated about half an hour's drive from the centre of South Beach on Miami Beach in an area known as Sunny Isles. There is nothing in the surroundings, which [...]
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    Ritz-Carlton South Beach (previously the Di Lido)

    

    Easyexperts : 7.25

    The Ritz-Carlton South Beach is one of three Ritz-Carlton hotels in Miami along with Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne. The South Beach hotel is unique in that it is right on Miami Beach. The pool sits on a raised platform that sits just above the beach [...]

• Charm

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    The Betsy

    

    Easyexperts : 9.0

    Slightly out of place among Ocean Drive's colourful Art-Deco hotels, the upscale ethical and art-loving boutique Betsy (a Small Leading Hotel of the World) is one of our favourite establishments in Miami. Combining colonial cool with contemporary casual, [...]
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    LORDS at Nash

    

    Easyexperts : 7.25

    Quirky, fun, of good quality and with good service, LORDS at Nash comes highly-recommended. Opened at the end of 2010, LORDS, the 'appropriately oriented hotel', is without doubt one of our favourite hotels in South Beach for several reasons. First, because [...]
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    Casa Tua

    

    Easyexperts : 8.65

    Casa Tua is an exclusive sophisticated haven of peace and tranquillity. Located in a quiet South Beach backstreet, it is a short walk away from Collins Avenue and Miami Beach. This five suite 'home away from home' is modelled on a private Italian villa. [...]

• Sport & Shape

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    The Standard Miami Beach

    

    Easyexperts : 7.0

    Although the head office for The Standard Miami is far from organised, thankfully the staff actually on site makes up for it. The very hip and cool hotel is everything but standard and was easily one of our favourites for its spa concept and its design [...]
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    Four Seasons Miami

    

    Easyexperts : 6.0

    The Four Seasons is located in Downtown Miami not far from the up and coming Mary Brickell Village. It is a large hotel with mainly a business clientele, although there are few loyal leisure Four Seasons guests who choose to stay here too. The hotel is [...]

• Luxury

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    The Setai South Beach

    

    Easyexperts : 8.75

    One of Miami's best hotels, The Setai's oriental inspired design sets it apart from other luxury South Beach hotels and makes for a welcome change that is being enjoyed by celebrities across the globe. Sexy, cool, yet discreet, the hotel's unrivalled [...]
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    Viceroy Miami

    

    Easyexperts : 9.35

    Without doubt one of our favourite hotels, the very stylish Viceroy Miami has it all with interiors by Kelly Wearstler and a spa designed by Philippe Starck that will wow you over and over again. Although a little bit big to be defined as a boutique hotel, [...]
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    The Villa by Barton G

    

    Easyexperts : 9.5

    The Versace Mansion has been converted into a small and very exclusive hotel now known as The Villa by Barton G. As you can imagine, there is nothing ordinary about this little haven of peace, quiet, fashion and flamboyancy! True to Mr Versace himself, [...]