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Sprawling, sexy, sometimes unruly, and occasionally outrageous, Greater Miami has become an urban mix unlike any other in America. The beach vacation city of Miami is one part sun-splashed resort playground, one part glamorama party capital, and one part bustling, Latin-flavored sprawl.
To party with beautiful people by night and recover on beautiful beaches by day.
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Thanks to its long vacation-magnet history, Greater Miami has a well-developed hotel and hospitality industry. Some properties date as far back as the '50s and hang on as budget digs, while others, especially in South Beach’s Deco District, have been splendidly refurbished. More properties are on the horizon as well.
Acqualina
Just 30 minutes by car north of downtown Miami, the low-key, beachfront community of Sunny Isles, formerly known as a...
Delano Hotel
The Delano's fanciful and extravagant setting, created by none other than Schrager and Starck, attracts the usual scene-sters:...
Mandarin Oriental Miami
A 326-room oasis of Asian-influenced comfort including bamboo-textured marble bathrooms and impeccable service, the Oriental...
Ritz-Carlton
Characteristically excellent service, luxurious marble baths, and ocean views define the Ritz’s 376 rooms. Well-situated...
The Sagamore Hotel
Not too flashy yet chic enough to attract the haute crowd, this striking boutique is ideally located in the middle of the...
The Tides South Beach
Recently renovated, this Miami Beach classic exudes sophistication and service in a town that often lacks both.
Hotel Place St. Michel
Spend time in one of this property’s 28 rooms, each of which is well-appointed with antique furniture. The romantic onsite...
Indian Creek Hotel
A wonderfully atmospheric '30s 'Pueblo Deco' property with 61 rooms, a restaurant with a Mediterranean-influenced menu, and a...
Miami River Inn
Stay in one of 40 rooms spread throughout four pink-and-green cottages with hard-wood floors and antique furnishings. West of...
Acqualina
Just 30 minutes by car north of downtown Miami, the low-key, beachfront community of Sunny Isles, formerly known as a...
Delano Hotel
The Delano's fanciful and extravagant setting, created by none other than Schrager and Starck, attracts the usual scene-sters:...
Mandarin Oriental Miami
A 326-room oasis of Asian-influenced comfort including bamboo-textured marble bathrooms and impeccable service, the Oriental...
Ritz-Carlton
Characteristically excellent service, luxurious marble baths, and ocean views define the Ritz’s 376 rooms. Well-situated...
The Sagamore Hotel
Not too flashy yet chic enough to attract the haute crowd, this striking boutique is ideally located in the middle of the...
The Tides South Beach
Recently renovated, this Miami Beach classic exudes sophistication and service in a town that often lacks both.
Delano Hotel
The Delano's fanciful and extravagant setting, created by none other than Schrager and Starck, attracts the usual scene-sters:...
The Sagamore Hotel
Not too flashy yet chic enough to attract the haute crowd, this striking boutique is ideally located in the middle of the...
Hotel Place St. Michel
Spend time in one of this property’s 28 rooms, each of which is well-appointed with antique furniture. The romantic onsite...
Indian Creek Hotel
A wonderfully atmospheric '30s 'Pueblo Deco' property with 61 rooms, a restaurant with a Mediterranean-influenced menu, and a...
Miami River Inn
Stay in one of 40 rooms spread throughout four pink-and-green cottages with hard-wood floors and antique furnishings. West of...
No Michelin guide just yet, but both the mainland and Miami Beach have made impressive strides in the past few years, creating a new “Floribbean” blend of restaurants to add to the already plentiful Latin American options.
Azul
Open since 2001, Azul is still among the top restaurants in town for its stellar views of the Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami...
Barton G
Known for its theatricality in both décor and cuisine, the young and trendy flock to Barton G's magical, gorgeously...
Joe's Stone Crab
Joe’s has been serving up tasty crustaceans and straight-up, surf-and-turf fare since 1913. Closed from May 16th through...
News Café
A great staple in South Beach, the café has a decent menu with something for every palate – sandwiches, salads,...
Pasha's
Perfect for the whole family, Pasha’s has indoor/outdoor seating, funky-mod décor, and healthy...
Versailles
The comandante of Cuban eateries in Little Havana lures Cubans and Latin Americans with its solid, home-style cooking and...
Azul
Open since 2001, Azul is still among the top restaurants in town for its stellar views of the Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami...
Barton G
Known for its theatricality in both décor and cuisine, the young and trendy flock to Barton G's magical, gorgeously...
Joe's Stone Crab
Joe’s has been serving up tasty crustaceans and straight-up, surf-and-turf fare since 1913. Closed from May 16th through...
News Café
A great staple in South Beach, the café has a decent menu with something for every palate – sandwiches, salads,...
Pasha's
Perfect for the whole family, Pasha’s has indoor/outdoor seating, funky-mod décor, and healthy...
Versailles
The comandante of Cuban eateries in Little Havana lures Cubans and Latin Americans with its solid, home-style cooking and...