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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Capitalising on the slow gentrification of Biscayne, the revamped Motel Blu has christened itself the strip's first boutique motel. That's a bit of a...

Just down the strip from sister motel Best Western Thurnderbird, this motel is one of the rediscovered gems of Kitsch Americana. Built in 1954, it boasts an...