Must-see hotels in Florida

  • EO Inn & Spa

    Orlando

    Small and understated hotel, and one of the only options on the northeastern shore of Lake Eola, with an easy walk to Thornton Park and downtown Orlando…

  • L'Habitation

    Key West

    A beautiful, classical Keys cottage, L'Habitation has fine rooms kitted out in light tropical shades, with lamps that look like contemporary art pieces…

  • Pillars Hotel

    Fort Lauderdale

    This place is so protective that we couldn't even enter; they wouldn't return our calls. Let's hope you have more luck because, from all reports, this…

  • Truman Hotel

    Key West

    Close to the main downtown drag, these playful rooms have huge flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, zebra-print throw rugs and mid-century modern furniture. Try…

  • Mutiny Hotel

    Miami

    This small, luxury bayfront hotel, with one- and two-bedroom suites featuring balconies, boasts indulgent staff, high-end bedding, gracious appointments,…

  • Bed & Drinks

    South Beach

    This hostel pretty shamelessly plays to the sexy, party, beautiful-people crowd – check the name – so know this before booking. The beach is a few blocks…

  • Chesterfield Hotel

    South Beach

    Hip-hop gets funky with zebra-stripe curtains and cushions in the small lobby, which hosts a chill happy hour at the in-house Safari Bar when the sun goes…

  • Hilton St Augustine Historic Bayfront

    St Augustine

    This Hilton is a fair cut above its corporate brethren. Rooms are a tasteful blend of hardwood dark hues and fluffy pale linen bedding, while the hotel…

  • Hotel Breakwater

    South Beach

    A towering blue marquee offset by a geometric deco facade advertises the Breakwater to all of Ocean Dr. The rooms have an understated, but welcoming…

  • Casa Faena

    Miami

    Part of the growing Faena empire in Mid-Beach, this 1928 Mediterranean-style palace feels like an (Americanized) Tuscan villa, with a honey-stone…

  • Tahitian Inn

    Tampa

    The name is reminiscent of a tiki-themed motel, but this family-owned, full-service hotel offers fresh, boutique stylings on the cheap. Nice pool, and the…

  • Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City

    Tampa

    This attractive, efficient and friendly branch of the Hilton Garden chain is just a few blocks from 7th Ave. Rooms are vast and comfortable, there's a…

  • Cypress House

    Key West

    This plantation-like getaway has wraparound porches, leafy grounds, a secluded swimming pool and spacious, individually designed bedrooms with attractive…

  • Miami Beach International Hostel

    South Beach

    An extensive makeover has turned this reliable old hostel into something like a boutique club with dorm rooms. Bright plaster, marble accents, deco-and…

  • Key Lime Inn

    Key West

    These cozy rooms are all scattered around a tropical hardwood backdrop. Inside, the blissfully cool rooms are greener than a jade mine, with tiny flat…

  • Ocean Five Hotel

    South Beach

    This boutique hotel is a cheerfully painted deco building with cozy, quiet rooms that reveal a sleek cabin-like aesthetic. Think whites and light yellows…

  • Stiles Hotel

    South Beach

    This Stiles gets positive reviews for its (relatively) fair prices, friendly staff and attractive chambers. Guest rooms are set in sandy earth tones, with…

  • Birchwood Inn

    St Petersburg

    Rooms are simply gorgeous at this boutique gem: spacious, with claw-foot baths and king canopy beds, and oozing vintage bordello elegance sexed up with a…

  • Casa de Solana

    St Augustine

    Just off pedestrian-only Aviles St in the oldest part of town, this utterly charming little inn remains faithful to its early-1800s period decor. Rooms…

  • Aloft Orlando Downtown

    Orlando

    Open, streamlined and decidedly modern, although the carefully constructed minimalist decor might render the rooms oddly empty for some. The sleek little…

  • Disney's Polynesian Resort

    Walt Disney World

    With faux-bamboo decor, a jungle motif in the lobby, and coconut-shell cups and shell necklaces in the store, you just may think you're in the South…

  • Sugarloaf Lodge

    Florida Keys

    The 55 motel-like rooms are nothing special, though every single one has an excellent bay view from the balcony or patio (1st floor). There is also an on…

  • Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

    Miami

    Another member of the Ritz-Carlton organization in Miami, this one overlooks the bay, has immaculate rooms and offers butlers for every need, from…

  • Lighthouse Court Inn

    Key West

    The rooms at the Lighthouse Court are among the most handsomely appointed in town. They're elegant in their simplicity, with the warm earth tones of…

  • Extended Stay

    Miami

    Sure it's a chain hotel, but this place has spacious, modern rooms that are decent value for the price, and the good location puts you within walking…

  • Beachfront B&B

    St Augustine

    If you're looking to stay by the beach to avoid the tourist crowds, look no further. This sun-drenched oceanfront beach house features canopy beds, rich…

  • Hotel of South Beach

    South Beach

    Designed by fashion world's Todd Oldham, the themed palette of ‘sand, sea and sky’ is bold and beautiful, with stylish details such as the custom-made…

  • Parkway Motel & Marina

    Everglades National Park

    A friendly couple runs this veritable testament to the old-school Floridian lodge: cute small rooms and one cozy apartment in a one-story motel building…

  • Aqua Hotel

    South Beach

    On the outside this hotel stays true to name and embraces marine-like hues, while the rooms within have a crisp white paint job, with wood floors and a…

  • Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

    Walt Disney World

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

  • Sea Dell Motel

    Florida Keys

    The Sea Dell is a Keys classic: bright, low-slung rooms with a pastel color scheme and floral bedspreads. The rooms are more or less self-sufficient small…

  • Mango Tree Inn

    Key West

    This down-to-earth B&B offers a courtyard pool and attractive accommodation in a number of airy rooms, each decorated with swaths of tropical-chic…

  • Disney's Pop Century Resort

    Walt Disney World

    One of Disney's five 'value' accommodation options. Each section in this bright, over-the-top spot pays homage to a different decade of the late 20th…

  • Everglades City Motel

    Everglades National Park

    With large rooms that have all the mod cons (flat-screen TVs, fridge, coffeemaker) and friendly staff who can hook you up with boat tours, this motel…

  • Flamingo Campground

    Everglades National Park

    There are over 200 camping sites at the Flamingo Visitor Center, some of which have electrical hookups. Escape the RVs by booking a walk-in site. Reserve…

  • Caribbean House

    Key West

    This is a cute, dollhouse-like Caribbean cottage in the heart of Bahama Village. The 10 small, brightly colored guest rooms aren’t too fancy, but it’s a…

  • Avalon Bed & Breakfast

    Key West

    A restored Victorian house on the quiet end of Duval blends attentive service with stately old ceiling fans, tropical lounge-room rugs and black-and-white…

  • Monument Lake

    Everglades National Park

    Reserve months ahead to book one of 10 tent sites (or 26 RV sites) at this appealing campground in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The lake looks quite…

  • Merlin Inn

    Key West

    Set in a secluded garden with a pool and elevated walkways, everything here is made from bamboo, rattan and wood. Throw in the rooms’ high ceilings and…

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