Must-see hotels in Florida

  • Seascape Motel & Marina

    Florida Keys

    The understated luxury in this B&B manifests in its 12 rooms, with their minimalist and sleek decor. There is a waterfront pool, kayaks and stand-up…

  • Saint Hotel

    Key West

    Despite its proximity to Duval St, the Saint feels like a world removed with its plush rooms – that play with the ideas of 'Saint' and 'Sinner' – chic…

  • Casa Monica

    St Augustine

    Built in 1888, this is the luxe hotel in town, with turrets and fountains adding to the Spanish-Moorish castle atmosphere. Rooms are appropriately richly…

  • Tranquility Bay

    Florida Keys

    If you’re serious about going upscale, you should book in here. Tranquility Bay is a massive condo-hotel resort with plush townhouses, high-thread-count…

  • Gram's Place Hostel

    Tampa

    As charismatic as an aging rock star, Gram's is a small, welcoming hostel for international travelers who prefer personality over perfect linens. Dig the…

  • Jaybird's Inn

    St Augustine

    This motel has fresh and funky decor in an aquamarine color scheme that works. Beds are big and comfy, Continental breakfast is included and free bikes…

  • MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA USA  - APRIL 21, 2013: The historic Fontainebleau Hotel by architect Morris Lapidus on Miami Beach is a popular international tourist destination.
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    Fontainebleau

    Miami

    The grand Fontainebleau opened in 1954, when it became a celeb-sunning spot. Numerous renovations have added beachside cabanas, a shopping mall, a…

  • Disney's Contemporary Resort

    Walt Disney World

    The granddaddy of Disney resorts, the Contemporary's futuristic A-frame opened Walt Disney World® in 1971 but feels uninspired and disappointing by today…

  • Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

    Walt Disney World

    The Southwestern theme, evidenced in the warm pink-and-yellow guest rooms, the lights strung across the Pepper Market and the adobe-colored buildings,…

  • Essex House Hotel

    South Beach

    When you gaze at this lobby, one of the best-preserved interiors in the deco district, you’re getting a glimpse of South Beach’s gangster heyday. Beyond…

  • Catalina Hotel

    South Beach

    The Catalina is a lovely example of midrange deco style. Most appealing, besides the playfully minimalist rooms, is the vibe – the Catalina doesn't take…

  • B Ocean Resort

    Fort Lauderdale

    Defining the southern end of Seabreeze Blvd, this hotel straddles the uberpopular South Beach and offers breezy ocean views from the majority of its airy…

  • Room Mate Lord Balfour

    South Beach

    Why not name a hotel for a minor, generally ill-regarded British prime minister? Name choice aside, the Lord Balfour features the usual minimalist-plus…

  • Hotel Astor

    South Beach

    The Astor aims for retro chic, with retro being just a touch in the clean-lined interiors. The lobby is all class, with potted palms, straight lines and…

  • St Francis Inn

    St Augustine

    St Augustine's oldest inn has been in continuous operation since 1791. Crushed-coquina-shell and ancient wood-beam architecture create a period ambience,…

  • Ivey House Bed & Breakfast

    Everglades National Park

    This friendly, family-run tropical inn offers a variety of well-appointed accommodations: bright spacious inn rooms overlooking a pretty courtyard,…

  • National Hotel

    South Beach

    The National is an old-school deco icon, with its bell-tower-like cap and slim yet muscular facade. Inside the hotel itself you’ll find elegant rooms with…

  • Disney's Art of Animation Resort

    Walt Disney World

    One of four self-contained hotels along the same design (dazzlingly bright hotel, like a massive parking lot with its own theme) that are part of the five…

  • Delano

    South Beach

    The Delano opened in the 1990s and immediately started ruling the South Beach roost. If there’s a quintessential I’m-too-sexy-for-this...South Beach…

  • Eden Roc Renaissance

    Miami

    The Roc’s immense inner lobby draws inspiration from the Rat Pack glory days of Miami Beach cool, and rooms in the Ocean Tower boast lovely views over the…

  • W Hotel

    South Beach

    There’s an astounding variety of rooms available at the South Beach outpost of the W chain, which touts the whole W-brand mix of luxury and style in a big…

  • Redbury South Beach

    South Beach

    What sets the Redbury apart is its refusal to toe the line of identikit South Beach minimalist rooms. Rather, the interior here references art across the…

  • Hotel St Michel

    Miami

    Built in 1926, this building exudes class, with an elegant sense of style that feels more Old Europe than South Florida. Recent renovations have added…

  • Rock Hostel

    South Beach

    Party people need only apply at this lively, well-run hostel a few minutes from the beach. Fairly simple six- to 10-bed dorms (including all-female) are…

  • Miami Beach Edition

    Miami

    Design guru Ian Schrager's latest Miami venture is a gorgeous retooling of a 1950s Mid-Beach classic. The 294-room property (including 28 bungalows) has…

  • Pirate Haus Inn

    St Augustine

    A-har me hearties! Although far from St Augustine's fanciest digs, this family-friendly European-style guesthouse/hostel may well be the cheapest and most…

  • New Yorker

    Miami

    Dating back to the 1950s, the New Yorker has an eye-catching design that's right at home in the architecturally rich MiMo district (short for Miami Modern…

  • Swamp Cottage

    Everglades National Park

    Want to get as close to the swamp as possible without giving up on the amenities? Book a few nights in a bungalow or a two-bedroom cottage, tucked amid…

  • Palms Hotel

    Miami

    The Palms' lobby manages to be imposing and comfortable all at once; the soaring ceiling, cooled by giant, slow-spinning rattan fans, makes for a colonial…

  • Red South Beach

    Miami

    Red is indeed the name of the game, from the cushions on the sleek chairs in the lobby to the flashes dancing around the marble pool to deep, blood…

  • Backcountry Camping

    Everglades National Park

    Wilderness camping in the Everglades ranges from ground sites to chickees (raised platforms over the water). Permits are required for all backcountry…

  • The Franklin

    South Beach

    A classic from 1934, the Franklin is a beautifully restored art-deco hotel with modern loft-like rooms. Think polished-concrete floors, sleek modular…

  • Barnacle Bed & Breakfast

    Florida Keys

    The Barnacle welcomes you into its atrium with the promise of fresh ocean breezes. Wander around the pond and Jacuzzi, past the swinging hammocks, and…

  • Ranch House Motel

    Florida Keys

    For the money, this friendly family-run place right off the highway is one of the best-value lodging options in the Keys. The owners go the extra mile to…

  • Hotel Redland

    Everglades National Park

    On the edge of Homestead's quaint downtown, the Hotel Redland is set in a 1904 building that has a warm, cozy vibe thanks to its gracious hosts. The 12…

  • Premiere Hotel

    Fort Lauderdale

    This recently remodeled, family-run spot is large enough to have good infrastructure – a small bar/cafe and food menu – but small enough to not feel like…

  • Mondrian South Beach

    South Beach

    Morgan Hotel Group hired Dutch design star Marcel Wanders to basically crank it up to 11 at the Mondrian. The theme's inspired by Sleeping Beauty's castle…

  • Pineapple Point

    Fort Lauderdale

    Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, this guesthouse caters exclusively to a loyal gay male clientele. Suites and apartments are bright and…

  • Fashion Boutique Hotel

    South Beach

    There's a theatrical flair to this budget-friendly hotel in a quieter part of South Beach. The 48 well-equipped rooms have ruby red blankets and throws,…

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