This place has an attitude that's friendly verging on frisky (its tagline is 'sleep with me…'). The Aqua advertises itself as 'Jetsons meet Jaws', a...

Dressed up like a kitsch tiki hut and serving gluttonous portions of barbecued Southern food (even the drinks come in Mason jars), this is American excess...

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...

Another strip mall find, Cheen Huaye brings soulful Yucatan cuisine to the suburbs. Apart from pics of Mayan ruins and the obligatory sombrero, the decor...

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...

A hip little hot dog stand (motto: 'a frank philosophy') on the corner of what used to be known as Crack and Crank Boulevards, attracting the chic elite who...

Miami's best food is often found in strip malls, and this budget Peruvian caff is a case in point. The aesthetics are cheap: bright, unflattering lights,...

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...

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...