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Combining old-school Havana, Deep South sultriness and a touch of glam, this boutique hotel is a romantic alternative to the South Beach brigade. The airy lobby feels colonial, with its Bombay-style ceiling fans, wood floors, rattan furniture and lush greenery. On the veranda, you half expect to see a southern belle sipping a mint julep or a colonial officer with a G&T. Dotted with palms, parrots, hammocks, the gardens are a luscious setting for the pool. In 2008, the bedrooms are due to be modernised - think flat-screen TVs and spa-style bathrooms - and redecorated (in a beachy palette of sand and silvery blues). A new spa, stocked with Aveda products, is also in the works. South Beach is a bit of a trek, but the boardwalk is a lovely way to get there.
Palms Hotel & Spa details
at 30th Street
Area Miami
Transport Bus C, G, H, L, M, S
Telephone 305 534 0505
Rates $114-$401 double.
Facilities Business centre. Bar/café (2). Concierge. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Internet. Parking: Parking (paid) ($19). Swimming pools: Outdoor. Restaurant. Room service. Smoking rooms. Spa facilities. TV.
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