Ian Schrager reigns supreme with his hipper-than-thou, minimalist’s-dream-come-true Delano Hotel (1685 Collins Avenue, FL 33139, +13056722000, www.delano-hotel.com/, $325-$810) and his newer, less minimalist but even posher Shore Club (1901 Collins Avenue, FL 33139, +13056953100, www.shoreclub.com, $350-$900), where the likes of Mariah, Britney, Justin Timberlake, Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles sleep when in town.

If you ever imagined what it would be like to stay in an art gallery or museum, the Sagamore Hotel (1671 Collins Avenue, FL 33139, +13055358185, $285-$560) will give you a cushy clue.

For shabby chic, the Creek Hotel (2360 Collins Avenue, FL 33139, +13055381951, www.thecreeksouthbeach.com, $89-$175) is a bit MTV Spring Break with an arty twist.

And for expense account visitors, the Mandarin Oriental Miami (500 Brickell Key Drive, FL 33131, +13059138288, www.mandarinoriental.com. $450-$1000), the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne (455 Grand Bay Drive, FL 33149, +13053654500, $375-$980) and the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove (2700 Tigertail Avenue, FL 33133, +13056485900, www.ritzcarlton.com, $380-$875) are places where pampering is paramount.

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