Miami Beach Hotels - United States, US

The Shore Club South Beach
 

Hip and trendy, the Moroccan-themed Shore Club is the new kid in South Beach, known to the locals as SoBe. The hotel stands amid the glitz and glamour of SoBe's internationally known cafes, clubs and boutiques - the epitome of the Miami Beach good life. The beach? It's only a block away. Soft and squishy to the feet and toes, the sand is hard-packed near the buildings and perfect for jogging or walking. A boardwalk is great for strolling or people-watching. Other area attractions include the quaint pedestrian Lincoln Road Mall; Pro Player Stadium, home to the NFL Dolphins; and the Doral Golf Course, which hosts the PGA tour. Miami International Airport is only seven miles away and the Miami Beach Convention Center only a mile from the hotel, perfect locations for business types and conventioneers. Guests will discover here a tranquil, otherworldly three-acre spread with lushly landscaped gardens, ornamental pools, white lobby festooned with sheer curtains, columns and white tufted floor cushions. Guests will go wild over the resort's outdoor infinity pools, 8,000-square-foot health spa, beach cabanas, stylish lobby boutiques, lively nightclub and three restaurants. The Nobu offers Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian flair. The Mediterranean-themed Ago dishes up seafood and the SkyBar Miami Beach nightclub offers indoor and outdoor seating - and a Redroom with red fiberglass panels, red lacquered teak floor and crystal chandeliers. Featuring teak-framed beds, rattan furnishings and Mexican sandstone floors, guestrooms boast cordless phones, Egyptian cotton linens, Bose Wave CD players, custom-bath amenities, data ports, safes and minibars. This hotel is designed for lounging in style. Guests are a mix of vacationers and business travelers, especially well-knowns from the entertainment industry.

Days Inn South Beach
 

The oceanfront Days Inn South Beach in Miami Beach, Fla., is located on 375 feet of sandy beach at the corner of Collins Avenue. The hotel is five blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center and six blocks from South Beach and the Art Deco district. The Days Inn South Beach offers an outdoor pool, buffet breakfasts, and valet parking with in-and-out privileges. A casual lounge, open most weekend evenings, serves cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Accommodations at the Days Inn South Beach feature a tropical color scheme. Amenities include cable television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators are available upon request.

Townhouse Hotel Miami
 

The Townhouse Hotel sits a half-block from the beach in the Art Deco district, offering a fun atmosphere at moderate rates. Within walking distance are the quaint shops and cafes of the pedestrian-only Lincoln Mall, the Jackie Gleason Theater and South Beach's chic cafes, nightclubs and shops. Area vendors rent chairs, cabanas and mopeds. Tennis buffs can head to Flamingo Park and windsurfers can check out Hobie Beach. The culturally inclined can walk to the Bass Museum of Art, which houses pieces by European masters, altar pieces by Botticelli and contemporary works. Despite the hotel's art-deco façade, the strikingly modern, all- white lobby is festooned with low-slung couches, ceiling fans, red throw pillows, a single scarlet chair and bicycles leaning against the wall. The famous rooftop turns into a happening nightspot after the sun goes down, where loungers relax on teak patio furniture and queen-size waterbeds. A lighted tower built of deco- inspired glass cubes cast a decadent glow over the proceedings. Guests can start their mornings with complimentary Parisian-style breakfasts of croissants, baguettes, espresso and hard-boiled eggs, and then swig coffee the rest of the day in the kitchen. The Townhouse's Bond St. Lounge, an outpost of Manhattan's sleek sushi and saki spot, dishes up "artful" Japanese cuisine. bR> The dorm-like guestrooms include spare and white surroundings splashed with vivid reds of quirky lamps, retro phones, rugs, body pillows and beach balls. Travelers can stock their fridges with water, beer, rum and snacks from the front- desk gift shop. The Townhouse Hotel is geared toward design-conscious travelers with more style than cash.

The Dorchester Hotel South Beach
 

The Dorchester Hotel Suites in Miami Beach, Fla., is set behind a shaded entrance on Collins Avenue, two blocks from Miami Convention Center, the Jackie Gleason Theater and Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall. The hotel's sister property, The Marseille Hotel, sits across the street and offers direct beach access for Dorchester guests. Miami International Airport is 11 miles from the hotel. The Dorchester features a garden terrace landscaped with tropical flora and equipped with tables, chairs and umbrellas. Fringed by dense plants, the heated pool is surrounded by a pink and green, paving- stone sundeck offering ample sunbathing venues. Spacious guestrooms feature bathrooms with imported tile. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, personal safes and refrigerators. Ideal for South Beach visitors on a budget, The Dorchester Hotel Suites offers affordable accommodations within walking distance of sea and sand.

Continental South Beach
 

The Continental South Beach Hotel is situated on the ocean front with direct access to the white sandy beach, within the famous South Beach Art District, just two blocks to Miami Beach Convention Center and Jackie Gleason Theater. The property is at walking distance from renowned Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall, lively strips lined with many side-walk cafes, restaurants and bars with innovative cuisines of varied ethnics, as well as fashionable shops and art galleries displaying famous artworks from around the world. Also nearby are the exclusive boutiques of Bal Harbour. Among the amenities offered are a spacious Lobby Bar, an outdoor pool and grass volley ball court, a small fitness room, the La Mola restaurant, the Ocean Terrace facing the pool area - an informal environment to enjoy delicious snacks and tropical drinks - and a gift shop. The hotel also includes an Internet Point, a business center and meeting rooms that hold up to 150 people. Complimentary coffee & assorted pastries are available in the lobby throughout the day.

Continental Hotel South Beach
 

The 250-room, beachfront Continental Hotel South Beach in Miami, Fla., is two blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center. The hotel is within five blocks of nightspots including Skybar and Delano, and shopping at the Lincoln Road Mall, Ocean Drive and Espanola Way. The Continental Hotel South Beach features the on- site La Mola Restaurant, which serves enticing breakfasts. Poolside lunches are available at the Ocean Terrace, which features cocktails and ocean views near a pool and fountain. The hotel also includes a guest services desk, wireless Internet access, and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 150 guests. Guestrooms feature carpeted or tiled floors and desks.