When most people hear the name Miami they immediately think of partying. But Miami is also a highly creative town with its art and design a great surprise for many visitors. Tourists to the town are often disorientated by the number of neighbourhoods, however if you know the type of accommodation you are looking for in addition to the kind of activities that you want then choosing your hotel in Miami is pretty straightforward. Reputed for its well-known Art Deco quarter on Ocean Drive, the décor of the hotels in this area are all of a particular style and the cultural discovery goes right into the guestrooms. But Miami has plenty more to offer travellers who have come to explore of the United States' most mythical towns. Most of the hotels in Miami are to be found on the seafront, notably in the world famous neighbourhood of Miami Beach. These luxury accommodations boast a service of the highest quality and offer views of one of the most famous beaches in one of the largest cities in Florida. The hotels in South Beach are very expensive, the neighbourhood being the youngest, hippest and most atmospheric in Miami.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cool, sassy and fun, the W South Beach is without doubt one of the highest-profile hotels in Miami and not without good reason. The most impressive aspect ...
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) ...
This legendary Miami hotel is packed full of history and tales from days gone by. When you see the imposing building, you are taken right back into the ...
The Fontainebleau is Miami's hotel of legends. Known throughout the world, it was a celebrity haunt in the 50s and 60s. Competition was fierce between ...
This is Philippe Starck's second opus in Miami, following the Delano designed in the 80s. By a strange twist of fate the SLS is the building next door. ...
This four star art-gallery cum hotel is one of a kind in the world, some say, and should definitely be visited for tea or even just to have a nose around ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
If you're looking for reasons to go to Canyon Ranch, here's a few: 1) it is a beautiful seaside hotel. 2) it is an extraordinary well-being centre. 3) ...
This imposing yet elegant hotel has everything to please Americans, but has a harder time winning over Europeans, who prefer smaller hotels with charm. ...
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 ...
Looking for understated luxury at the heart of South Beach right on the Ocean Drive strip? Then you may just have found it at The Tides. Let the soothing ...
This eminently Art Deco establishment is impressive for its imposing architecture. You'll find yourself in an Art Deco ocean liner as soon as you enter ...
The Surfcomber has managed to retain the charm of its Art Deco architecture, but the decor in the guest rooms might leave you puzzled. What we liked most ...
The Eden Roc is a legendary hotel that has welcomed many legendary guests; Humphrey Boggart, Lauren Bacall, and Frank Sinatra, among numerous others. It ...
This large hotel is faithful to the Mandarin Oriental brand in its decor and facilities, although it did leave us slightly disappointed. We expected something ...
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 ...
If you're in Miami and looking for exotic, green, and lush surroundings, head for The Palms Hotel. Its quaint atmosphere will immerse you in a pleasantly ...
Relaxing in a hammock while listening to the trees swaying in the wind... you can make this small pleasure a reality at the National. Charming and refreshing, ...
We really fell in love with this cosy, charming little hotel and its somewhat outdated tropical feel. The restaurant and its terrace area are a great place ...
For those of you who like your traditional North American luxury, the Ritz-Carlton brand is a sure bet without the pretentious edge and with excellent ...
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 ...
The Soho Beach House is a charming little hotel located on the quieter part of Collins Avenue. Previously a members-only club, the hotel has been open ...
The Premier Hotel South Beach is an ultra design hotel where partying is the name of the game. As proof, it has two trendy nightclubs and a rooftop terrace ...
The Sofitel is located on Blue Lagoon Drive close to the airport. However, despite its isolated location, it is worth mentioning that the hotel has some ...
Right at the heart of bustling South Beach of which it forms an integral part, the Dream Hotel is a cool and sexy in terms of its concept, its decoration, ...
Part of the South Beach hotel group, the Metropole Suites is situated on Collins Avenue right at the heart of the South Beach shopping action and is a ...
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 ...
If what you're looking for is a party vibe close to the beach, then the Clevelander is for you. Following a million dollar renovation, the hotel is brand ...
Casual and small, the Congress Hotel is an original deco hotel located on Ocean Drive. It consists of five different buildings each with a distinctive ...
The first thing that should be said about the Grand Beach Hotel is that you don't come here for its charm, originality, or location. The place is appealing ...
The Z-Ocean hotel is a simple and pleasant hotel that makes for an ideal base to explore the city from. It doesn't have all the services one might expect ...
Hotel Victor, now a Hyatt, is one of the best-known Art Deco hotels on the Ocean Drive strip. A fair-sized hotel, it is located right across the street ...
The Pelican is without doubt one of the best hotels that you will find in the centre of busy Ocean Drive. It is not a luxury hotel, but the small boutique ...
The Clinton is a small, pleasant and unpretentious hotel, and although it is not right next to all the activity on Ocean Drive, it does at least offer ...
If you're going to Miami Beach, you might as well go the whole hog and treat yourself to a suite. The Savoy, a pretty little hotel on the beach front, ...
The Marriott South Beach is a fair sized hotel located right on Miami Beach in an area technically called 'SoFi', meaning South of Fifth Street. It is ...
The Hilton Bentley is a small hotel that was originally built to be a block of condos meaning that the rooms are fairly spacious; however, the décor leaves ...
There isn't much to distinguish it from the rest of the hotels on the Ocean Drive strip, unless you know a little history behind this small boutique Art ...
The façade of the hotel should ring a bell straight away, because it is one of the most famous on Ocean Drive. The subject of thousands of photos, it ...
The Howard Johnson is probably not a great place to stay if you wish to make the most of Miami Beach, because the hotel is some way away. Its decor hardly ...
The Avalon is a small hotel with an Art Deco ambience, perfectly suited to young people looking for a nice place to stay on Ocean Drive but not wanting ...
Essex House is a small hotel that is easily missed if you don't know what you're looking for despite being somewhat of a landmark in South Beach. One of ...
The Catalina is a cheap establishment that screams motel rather than hotel. It is not particularly clean or pleasant. It does however have a great location ...
This small three star Barbie meets Barbarella motel rather than hotel is located in the livelier area of Collins Avenue in South Beach. The hotel has seen ...
Las Golondrinas is a small, nicely decorated family hotel next to Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen. As it offers very few services, this posada is an ideal ...