Must-see hotels in South Florida & the Keys

  • MIAMI - JANUARY 12: The Betsy Ross was built in 1920 and in 1942 was host to stationed us troops during WWII January 12, 2013 in Miami, Florida.
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    Betsy Hotel

    South Beach

    One of South Beach's finest hotels, the Betsy was named 'one of the world's best hotels' in 2017. It is an historic gem with two wings, and rooms set in…

  • MIAMI - CIRCA APRIL 2013: The Biltmore Hotel circa April 2013.  It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996
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    Biltmore Hotel

    Miami

    Though the Biltmore’s standard rooms can be small, a stay here is a chance to sleep in one of the great laps of US luxury. The grounds are so palatial it…

  • 1 Hotel

    South Beach

    One of the top hotels in the USA, the 1 Hotel has 400-plus gorgeous rooms that embrace both luxurious and ecofriendly features – including tree-trunk…

  • Surfcomber

    South Beach

    The Surfcomber has a classic art-deco exterior with strong lines and shade-providing ‘eyebrows’ that zigzag across the facade. But the interior is the…

  • Hoosville Hostel

    Everglades National Park

    Formerly the Everglades International Hostel, the Hoosville has kept the good-value dorms, private rooms and ‘semi-privates’ (you have an enclosed room…

  • Washington Park Hotel

    South Beach

    In a great location two blocks from the beach, the Washington Park is spread among five beautifully restored art-deco buildings fronted by a pool and a…

  • Vagabond Hotel

    Miami

    An icon in the MiMo (Miami Modern) district, the Vagabond is a 1953 motel and restaurant where Frank Sinatra and other Rat Packers used to hang out. Today…

  • Freehand Miami

    Miami

    The Freehand is the brilliant reimagining of the old Indian Creek Hotel, a classic of the Miami Beach scene. Rooms are sunny and attractively designed,…

  • Croydon Hotel

    Miami

    The Croydon earns high marks for its bright, classically appointed rooms with dark-wood floors, luxurious beds and modern bathrooms with CO Bigelow…

  • Deer Run Bed & Breakfast

    Florida Keys

    This state-certified green lodge and vegetarian B&B is isolated on a lovely stretch of Long Beach Dr. It’s a garden of quirky delights, complemented by…

  • Mermaid & the Alligator

    Key West

    It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewels of Keys hotels, but this place, in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job. Each of the nine rooms is…

  • Bahia Honda State Park Campground

    Florida Keys

    Bahia Honda has the best camping in the Keys. There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sky as your ceiling and the ocean as your shower (and: Ow! Sand…

  • Faena Hotel Miami Beach

    Miami

    One of Miami Beach's most talked about new hotels, the Faena has lavish, artfully designed spaces both inside and out. The rooms, set with a royal red and…

  • Royal Palm

    South Beach

    Even the tropical fish tank with its elegant curves and chrome accents has a touch of deco flair, to say nothing of the streamlined bar with mint-green…

  • Townhouse Hotel

    South Beach

    The Townhouse embraces stylish minimalism with a cool white lobby and igloo-like rooms with random scarlet accents. The whole place has a welcoming and…

  • Gale South Beach

    South Beach

    The Gale's exterior is an admirable re-creation of classic boxy deco aesthetic expanded to the grand dimensions of a modern SoBe super resort. This blend…

  • Standard

    South Beach

    Look for the upside-down ‘Standard’ sign on the old Lido building on Belle Island (between South Beach and Downtown Miami) and you’ll find the Standard –…

  • SoBe Hostel

    South Beach

    On a quiet end of SoFi (the area south of 5th St, South Beach), this massive multilingual hostel has a happening common area and spartan rooms. The staff…

  • Gardens Hotel

    Key West

    Would we be stating the obvious if we mentioned this place has really nice gardens? In fact, the rooms are located in the Peggy Mills Botanical Gardens,…

  • Tropical Inn

    Key West

    The Tropical Inn has excellent service and a host of individualized rooms spread out over a historic home property. Each room comes decked out in bright…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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