Leisure City Hotels - United States, US

Colonnade Hotel
 

The Colonnade Hotel stands right on the "Miracle Mile" in the heart of Coral Gables, Fla., within minutes of Fortune-500 businesses, trendy restaurants, exceptional theaters and Miami's venue for premiere shopping, the Village of Merrick Park. The Colonnade dates back to the early 20th century and incorporates elements of neo-classical design, such as a large rotunda, elegant pillars and spectacular marble, particularly on the lobby's grand staircase. For recreation and fitness, a 10- story, 200-foot-long, rooftop sundeck fringed by bougainvillea features a 50-by-15-foot heated pool and large spa tub, perfect for social relaxation. A fully equipped health club comes furnished with sauna and whirlpool. In addition, guests will find plenty of dining options around the hotel, or they can dine at the Colonnade's Toscana by Bice where guests savor Tuscan cuisine, including tuna carpaccio, eggplant stuffed with goat cheese and mozzarella, fettuccini Alfredo, tagliolini with shrimp and chicken, veal scaloppine with butter and lemon sauce. A spacious business center offers two flat-screen computers with high-speed Internet connections, a full range of business services, and boardroom, conference room and day office. The hotel's 157 guestrooms are located on the top four floors of a 15- story retail and office building. Shops and restaurants are located on the ground floor under the second-floor lobby. The spacious guestrooms feature separate bedrooms and sitting rooms with their own television. Sitting rooms contain mahogony furniture and have fresh flowers, work desks and color photographs and drawings from the early days of Coral Gables. En suite bathrooms feature marble accents, and every guestroom offers complimentary wireless Internet access.

Sheraton Miami Mart
 

The Sheraton Miami Mart is adjacent to the Miami International Merchandise Mart and the Convention Center Complex in the Blue Lagoon Business District. The Port of Miami, University of Miami, Fountainbleu Golf Course and American Airlines Arena are all within eight miles of the hotel. This hotel is just three miles from Miami International Airport and offers complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service. The Sheraton Miami Mart is ideal for corporate travelers, and includes a business center and more than 24,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The hotel features a heated, 50-by-30-foot pool perfect for invigorating laps or a relaxing swim. Other amenities include a spacious whirlpool and a fitness center. The hotel's Escuna Restaurant serves three buffets daily, and the Navio Bar features dim lighting and leather seating, perfect for a relaxing evening. Guestrooms offer contemporary decor, with floor-to-ceiling windows. The 334 guestrooms and suites include Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds, featuring custom-designed plush-top mattresses, cozy fleece blankets, plump duvets and five pillows. Guestroom amenities include wireless Internet access, flat-screen televisions, work desks and video- game consoles.

Victors Residenz Hotel Berlin
 

Situated on a quiet street, Victor's Residenz-Hotel is located within one kilometer of Alexanderplatz and the landmark 365 meter high television tower. The 133 guestrooms are classically furnished, with bright striped fabrics and antique-style dark wood furniture. All are equipped with satellite television and pay movies, direct-dial telephones, bathrobes and slipppers. Guests can chose to dine in one of the two onsite options. Victor's Restaurant offers a formal setting in which diners can enjoy an international menu complemented by a fine selection of wines. Alternatively, Victor's Stube serves typical Bavarian cuisine in more relaxed surroundings, or guests may wish to enjoy a cocktail from the hotel bar. The hotel also offers an array of amenities including room service, conference facilities for up to 250 delegates and shuttle bus services. Beyond the hotel, visitors can visit the famous sites of Berlin, such as Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate, both within two kilometers and easily reached using Berlin's efficient, integrated public transport system. Berlin- Tegel Airport is 19 kilometers distance.

Hotel St. Michel
 

The Mediterranean-style Hotel Place St. Michel in Coral Gables is one of the city's most romantic places to stay. The three-story ivy-clad hotel is only a few blocks from the exclusive boutiques, bistros and art galleries along Miracle Mile. Situated five miles from downtown Miami and six miles from the Port of Miami, the Hotel Place St. Michel features accommodations and hospitality that are straight out of Old World Europe. Dark wood-paneled walls, cozy beds and beautiful antiques create a quiet elegance that may seem out of place in trendy Miami. From the fruit baskets that welcome guests to the nightly turn-down service with imported chocolates, the Hotel Place St. Michel focuses on service. Guests have complimentary access to the health club, tennis courts and pool at the Coral Gables Country Club. The concierge gladly helps guests with their sightseeing agendas. The award- winning Restaurant St. Michel serves innovative American cuisine with light French influences in an art deco dining room with wood floors, giant plate glass windows and soft lighting. The mahogany-paneled piano bar serves cocktails and both domestic and imported wines. Each of the 27 guestrooms is individually decorated with selected antiques, rich fabrics and original artwork as well as contemporary amenities including complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access.

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
 

The Mediterranean and Moorish-style Hyatt Regency, modeled after the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, stands just four miles from Miami International Airport in the heart of Coral Gables. Miami's financial district and trendy South Beach are close to the Hyatt Regency, which also is two blocks from Miracle Mile shopping, dining and entertainment. The four-block district includes more than 40 eateries, four theaters, art galleries and more than 170 shops. For golfers, the Doral Golf Resort Spa and its five championship PGA courses are just 12 miles away. Guests sense the hotel's refinement when they first enter the two-story marble lobby brightened by antique candle chandeliers, lush plants, arched hallways, stone-and-tile stairs, antiques and Mediterranean-style windows. For elegant dining, guests can enjoy seafood, steaks and soups at the hotel's Two Sisters Restaurant, which also features made- to-order omelets, pasta, carving stations and desserts for its locally known Sunday brunch. On Wednesday and Saturday nights, a lively crowd of locals and guests gathers at the hotel's Alcazaba nightclub, while others relax in the lobby bar. The recreationally inclined will find the outdoor pool and fitness center conveniently located on the fifth floor. For business travelers, the Hyatt's meeting facilities include 13,700 square feet of space with state-of-the-art equipment and a top-notch business center that provides all of the necessary equipment. With light and airy décor and soft-beige walls, Hyatt Regency guestrooms offer wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, complimentary coffee, custom bath amenities, safes, bathrobes and minibars. As with most Hyatt Regency hotels across the country, this version in Coral Gables offers leisure and business travelers ambience, amenities and a convenient location. Free Breakfast Summer Getaway: Guests who book the Free Breakfast Summer Getaway rate plan will receive a daily full American breakfast for up to two adults and two children (12 and under, ordering from the Johnny and Jenny Venture children's menu). Offer valid 5/26/06 - 9/30/06. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Breakfast may be redeemed each morning of guest's stay, except for day of arrival. Breakfast is only available at designated hotel restaurants and not applicable for Sunday Brunch or Room Service. Breakfast includes coffee, tea or juice and one a la carte entrée or the full breakfast buffet if it is offered in that particular Hyatt hotel. Breakfast does not include alcoholic beverages or gratuity. Guests will be responsible for all charges exclusive of this offer. No credit will be issued for unused portion.

Springhill Suites By Marriott Miami
 

The SpringHill Suites Blue Lagoon is located in the center of the Blue Lagoon business park, and close to Miami International Airport. There are also an unusual amount of golf courses in the area. While this hotel is a bit removed from the action of South Beach, the SpringHill Suites is really a good choice for people with business in the area, transient guests between flights or a cruise, and visitors on a serious golf vacation. The presence of the Blue Lagoon, a lake right by the hotel, especially enhances the hotel's location. Furthermore, past guests have been especially pleased with the efficient service that the hotel staff provides and the good condition of the property. This hotel offers spacious junior suites with an extended range of amenities, that will particularly please the extended-stay guest. Especially popular with all the guests is the complimentary "Bountiful Buffet Breakfast", served every morning. There is a laundry facility onsite, and of course, a business center. The hotel has a relaxing, heated, outdoor pool and a small fitness facility. A complimentary airport shuttle is available.