Must-see hotels in Florida

  • Casablanca Key West

    Key West

    On the quieter end of Duval St, the Casablanca is a friendly guesthouse with eight bright rooms, all with polished wood floors and comfy beds; some have…

  • Daddy O Hotel

    Miami

    The Daddy O is a cheerful, hip option that looks, from the outside, like a large B&B that’s been fashioned for MTV and Apple employees. This vibe…

  • Kent Hotel

    South Beach

    Built in 1936, the Kent has a classic art-deco facade, with striking vertical and horizontal lines that seem to beckon passers to come hither for a closer…

  • Shore Club

    South Beach

    In a highly coveted location in South Beach (backing onto lovely beachfront), the Shore Club has airy but rather simply furnished rooms with a few color…

  • Winter Haven Hotel

    South Beach

    Al Capone used to stay here; maybe he liked the deco ceiling lamps in the lobby, with their sharp, retro sci-fi lines and grand-Gothic proportions, and…

  • Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee

    Everglades National Park

    At the northern end of Chokoloskee Island, this good-value place is a big draw for its extensive facilities, including several swimming pools, hot tubs,…

  • Castle Hotel

    Orlando

    The story goes that the owner built this for his (then young) daughter who wanted her own Cinderella castle. Indeed, you can't miss the exterior of this…

  • Parmer’s Resort

    Florida Keys

    Appearing deceptively small from the outside, this 5-acre property takes up a nice chunk of Little Torch Key and fills it with inviting rooms that…

  • Le Meridien Tampa

    Tampa

    If you've longed to see the bowels of a federal courthouse but are hesitant to commit crimes, here's your chance. Le Meridien painstakingly restored this…

  • Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove

    Miami

    The Coco Grove outpost of this luxury chain of hotels has decked out its rooms in almost all white with a splash of color (South Beach style). The…

  • Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

    Walt Disney World

    A Disney taste of the islands means painted beds, pastel rooms, a food court that looks like a street festival during Carnival and a pool with a vague…

  • Raleigh Hotel

    South Beach

    While everyone else was trying to get all modern, the Raleigh painstakingly tried to restore itself to prewar glory. It succeeded in a big way. Celebrity…

  • Grand Bohemian Hotel

    Orlando

    Downtown Orlando's most luxurious and elegant option has marble floors, a stunning art-deco bar with massive black pillars, weekend jazz and rich urban…

  • Santa Maria Suites Resort

    Key West

    With its marvelous deco facade, the Santa Maria looks like it took a wrong turn on South Beach, Miami, and ended up in Key West. The suites themselves –…

  • Sagamore

    South Beach

    This hotel-cum-exhibition-hall likes to blur the boundaries between interior decor, art and conventional hotel aesthetics. Almost every space within this…

  • Setai

    South Beach

    Inside a deco building, the Setai has a stunning interior that mixes elements of Southeast Asian temple architecture and contemporary luxury. The spacious…

  • Room Mate Waldorf Towers

    South Beach

    An immaculate white lobby and stylish rooms comparable to most boutiques on the strip – light colours, high-design furnishings and sea views (in some…

  • Bayfront Marin House

    St Augustine

    Created by joining three old houses, this buttercup-yellow waterfront inn is dominated by a bi-level wraparound porch with a commanding view of Matanzas…

  • Old Town Manor

    Key West

    While it bills itself as a B&B (and breakfast is included), the Old Town feels more like a boutique operation that offers a wide variety of rooms – 14, to…

  • Hotel Shelley

    South Beach

    This deco beauty isn't a wallflower. The white and lavender color scheme on the facade screams 'look at me!' and the lively lobby-lounge is pure eye candy…

  • Silver Palms Inn

    Key West

    Royal blues, sweet teals, bright limes and lemon-yellow color schemes douse the interior of this boutique property, which also boasts bicycle rentals, a…

  • La Mer & Dewey House

    Key West

    Nineteen rooms are spread across two historic homes, one Victorian, the other fashioned like an old-school Keys cottage. Inside, rooms come equipped with…

  • Cavalier South Beach

    South Beach

    The exterior plays a bit with tropical and marine themes (seahorse-like etchings on the center of the facade, with a palm trunk racing down each side)…

  • Hotel Victor

    South Beach

    Overlooking Ocean Dr, the Hotel Victor has an easygoing style, its lobby full of elegant art-deco fixtures, plus a vintage mural of flamingos and striking…

  • Villa Casa Casuarina

    South Beach

    Formerly the home of fashion legend Gianni Versace, this jaw-dropping mansion has been turned into one of South Beach’s most upscale resorts – and screams…

  • Tropical Cottages

    Florida Keys

    These pretty pastel cottages are a good option, especially if you're traveling in a larger group. The individual cottages aren't particularly plush, but…

  • Riverside Hotel

    Fort Lauderdale

    This Fort Lauderdale landmark (c 1936) – fabulously located downtown on Las Olas, and with plush floral carpet and an air of grandeur – has two room types…

  • Chelsea House

    Key West

    This perfect pair of Victorian mansions beckons with big, comfy beds and classy decor. The old-school villa ambience clashes – in a nice way – with the…

  • Watergarden Inn at the Bay

    St Petersburg

    This fabulous 1910 inn carved from two old neighborhood houses offers 14 rooms and suites in a mature, half-acre garden. Outside a bright tropical palette…

  • Tranquilo

    Fort Lauderdale

    This white-on-white retro 1950s motel offers fantastic value for families. Rooms range over five buildings, each with its own pool, and some include newly…

  • Hilton Homewood Suites

    Orlando

    Comfy beds and spacious suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen and a low-key feel that is lacking at comparable chain hotels in Orlando. There's a…

  • Dream South Beach

    South Beach

    From the outside the Dream looks like a snow-cube box of clean white lines. Inside the rooms veer towards the ethereal, with shimmery curtains, aquatic…

  • Seascape Tropical Inn

    Key West

    Had this B&B existed back in the day, Hemingway could have stumbled into it after one of his epic drinking binges – it's within hollering distance of his…

  • Curry Mansion Inn

    Key West

    In a city full of stately 19th-century homes, the Curry Mansion is especially handsome. All the elements of an aristocratic American home come together…

  • Rainbow Bend

    Florida Keys

    You’ll be experiencing intensely charming Keys-kitsch in these big pink cabanas, where the apartments and suites are bright, the tiki huts are shady and…

  • Circa 39

    Miami

    If you love South Beach style but loathe South Beach attitude, Circa has got your back. The lobby has molded furniture and wacky embellishments, and staff…

  • Edgewater Inn

    St Augustine

    For something a little different, try this charming waterfront motel across the bridge, overlooking St Augustine's historic downtown. Rooms are on the…

  • Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel

    Key West

    This place isn't winning any design awards, but the staff are kind, and it’s one of the only lower-priced choices on the island. The dorms and rooms have…

  • Renaissance Vinoy Resort

    St Petersburg

    St Pete's coral-pink grande dame, the lavishly renovated 1925 Vinoy, is a sumptuous concoction of period style and 21st-century comforts, including an 18…

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