Best Western Thunderbird Beach Resort Sunny Isles

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 car, a statue of Marilyn Monroe, stained-glass windows and a giant aquarium. There's a diner, tiki bar and huts, and a courtyard swimming pool. The bedrooms are clean and generic - almost identical to sister motel Travelodge Monaco. A sea of condos has washed away Sunny Isles' motels, but these two glorious gems remain - and you should get there before the wrecking ball does.