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Possibly the loveliest hotel on South Beach, the Tides is a thing of beauty inside and out. A masterpiece of art deco by L Murray Dixon, it boasts porthole windows, abundant stainless steel and ocean liner curves. The interior was recently beautified by designer-du-jour Kelly Wearstler, who swapped the old minimalist decor for sensuousness and beachy romance. The stark whites have been replaced by coral, peach and creamy beige; the clean lines have been softened by lovely textures: shag rugs, woven rope chairs, hemp wallpapers and petrified woods. Trumpet shell lamps and vintage brass palm trees add to the ocean theme. The bedrooms are roomy, and an open-air gym and spa is in the works for the top floor. La Marea, the Italian seafood restaurant, is adorned with faux tortoiseshells; sip martinis in the outdoor lounge and watch the world go by.
The Tides details
at 12th Street
Area Miami
Transport Bus C, H, K, W, South Beach Local
Telephone 305 604 5070
Rates $450-$695 double.
Facilities Bar/café (2). Concierge. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Internet: Wireless (paid) ($10/day). Parking: Parking (paid). Swimming pools: Outdoor. Restaurant. Smoking rooms. TV: DVD.
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