The immaculate white exterior houses an inviting porch and a sunny lobby, where breakfast is served. There are few luxuries here, but the beach is a block away, bars can be...

At first glance, this is a typical outpost of the Best Western chain, located in sedate North Bay Village near North Beach. But one thing sets this place apart from its sisters...

Designed by Norman Giller, the Best Western Thunderbird is spectacularly tacky, from the Native American motifs outside to the flamboyant lobby, complete with vintage T-bird...

On a sleepy backstreet, this low-rise 1930s hotel is an undiscovered gem. Its claim to fame is that Clark Gable stayed here (in Room 225) during World War II, when he was...

This wannabe boutique hotel brings the South Beach party north to Mid Beach. The airy lobby ticks the trendy boxes: white walls, Starck-style furniture and arty light fixtures....

The Clay's location - on the corner of Washington and the café-lined, Euro-style Española Way - is excellent: nightlife is nearby, as are Lincoln Road Mall and the beach. The...

This party institution sometimes has a whiff of the frat house about it. Closed for much of 2008 for renovations, the new and improved hotel will feature a funky lounge bar, a...

Promoted abroad in gay publications, the European Guest House is a quaint little getaway filled with chintz and Queen Anne furniture, plus a deck and jacuzzi. The atmosphere is...

This 42-room boutique hotel has mastered the art of feng shui without forcing it on guests. The bamboo floors and amber lighting relax and refresh, while serene rooms with low,...

Small, intimate and quirky, the Indian Creek Hotel has more character than many of its South Beach competitors. The interior is a whimsical pueblo-deco blend, dotted with...

In the heart of SoBe, and just steps away from the gay 12th Street beach, Island House is gay central. The guesthouse mainly caters to men, although all open-minded adults are...

The Kent certainly didn't skimp on decor or personality during its renovation a few years back. The lobby is like a metallic candy box, with orange, pink and purple accents...

Sister to the Villa Paradiso, an atmospheric budget apartment hotel, the Loft has a similar setup but a more polished feel. The long low-rise building is flanked by a narrow...

Utility at its finest. This is the place to stay if you've got a lot of cash to spend on drinks and none to spend on living quarters. Lodgings range from dorms for four to...