South Miami Hotels

Whether you are in Miami to enjoy the high-art of its Art Deco architecture or the high jinks of its celebrity nightlife, you are sure to find the perfect place to stay in the South Beach area.

If you want to stay in an Art Deco treasure that is right in the Art Deco district than you might want to book a room at the Kent, which was originally built in the 1930s and named by Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the top 50 leisure hotels in the United States. The Hotel Chelsea is a true example of what is known a s boutique hotel and rooms that have been arranged by a Feng Shui master. The Greenview, the Clinton, the Crest and the Albion are also recommended choices for lovers of Art Deco.

If you have a passion for shopping, try booking a room in a hotel on Collins Avenue, which is near the trendiest boutiques, cafes and shops. If you want to do Miami in grand style, try staying at the Delano hotel, which is known for its all-white facades and interiors, spectacular fountains and massive white columns. Another design gem is the luxurious Essex Hotel that is within walking distance of most of South Beach's most famous nightclubs. For a little peace and quiet and spa like atmosphere, try staying at the stylish Franklin Hotel that boasts rooms decorated in rich, dark jewel tones. Other chic hotels on Collins Avenue include the Alexander, the Beach House Bal Harbour, the Beach Plaza and the Bentley.

Ocean Drive is a strip that runs parallel to the beach that is known for its blinking neon, boutiques and raucous nightclubs. If you want to be in the center of it all, try booking a room at the Century Hotel, which is located within steps of local attraction and across the street from the public beach. The Edison Hotel is an Art Deco Gem that boasts a sidewalk patio that is great for people-watching. The Golden Tulip-Hotel Ocean is a luxury boutique hotel that boasts a huge collection of Art Deco furniture as well as en-suite fireplaces. Other incredible hotels on Ocean Front Drive include the Marriott South Beach, Park Central, the Pelican, the Penguin, the Tides and the Waldorf Towers and the Ocean Five.

Even if you are on a modest budget, you are not likely to find yourself in modest surroundings if you decide to stay in one of South Beaches many spectacular Art Deco hotels.