Standard SPA Miami

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On a Biscayne Bay island, this high-end spa hotel is an 8-minute drive from shopping at the open-air Lincoln Road promenade and a 10-minute drive from Atlantic Ocean beaches.

The elegant, wood-floored rooms have bathrooms with subway tiles, stone washbasins and rainfall showerheads, and some have terraces with soaking tubs. A 2nd-floor suite offers a separate sitting area and wraparound terrace with bay views. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The hydrotherapy spa has a hot tub with a waterfall, a cold plunge and mud baths. Classes include Pilates, yoga and stand-up paddleboarding. There’s a bayside Mediterranean restaurant, along with an infinity pool.

EB Miami

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This snazzy hotel is opposite Miami International Airport and 9 miles from the historic Villa Vizcaya estate.

Chic rooms and suites are soundproofed, and feature marble bathrooms, and living areas with couches. All also have adjustable beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add separate living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs.

There’s a 24/7 business center, and conference facilities include a ballroom, plus 3 rooms with video-conferencing. The restaurant serves international dishes, and there’s a sleek bar in a lobby that has marble and glass decor. Other amenities include a high-tech outdoor pool, a fitness room and a free airport shuttle.

Mr C Miami

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Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this sophisticated hotel is 2 miles from shopping and dining at the Miracle Mile, and 3 miles Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Elegant rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or terraces, plus rainfall showers, minifridges and designer toiletries. Upgraded quarters provide bay and/or city views. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate sitting areas; some have dining areas and kitchens.

Loaner bikes, and morning coffee and tea are complimentary. Other amenities include a gym, a spa and event space, as well as a chic restaurant, and an outdoor rooftop pool featuring a bar and bay views.

SLS South Beach

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Located on the oceanfront in trendy South Beach, this luxury hotel was designed by Philippe Starck, who collaborated with rocker Lenny Kravitz.

Sophisticated rooms with chandeliers and white decor feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and iPod docks. Accommodations range from city-view rooms to plush ocean-view penthouses with private terraces.

Amenities include an 8,000-square-foot pool area, and 2 upscale eateries featuring Latin cuisine and sushi (an open kitchen/restaurant replaces the traditional lobby). There’s also 28,000 square feet of event space. A daily resort fee includes Wi-Fi throughout, 2 beach chairs and fitness-center access.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

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This upscale beachfront all-suite resort is 2.8 miles from the luxury shopping at Bal Harbour and 13.9 miles from Miami International Airport.

Airy, modern 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus kitchens and soaking tubs. All have views of the city or the ocean; some add private balconies.

There are 4 pools, all with hot tubs, plus a spa and a wellness center with customized fitness and nutrition programs. There’s also a contemporary grill restaurant, a breezy poolside eatery serving casual fare, and a health-focused juice bar, plus a boutique featuring locally sourced products.

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

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Inspired by its rich history and iconic building, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is the epitome of Miami glamour, welcoming travelers to one of the country’s most alluring cities. The luxury hotel experience includes a classic cocktail lounge that celebrates the intriguing stories of the city’s past, an elevated pool overlooking the Atlantic and a full-service spa that serves as a retreat for rejuvenation amid the excitement of Miami.

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour Miami

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This premium beachfront hotel is less than a mile from the Bal Harbour Shops and a 15-minute drive from South Beach.

Semi-private elevators lead to elegant rooms and suites featuring private balconies, espresso machines, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Lavish bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows have freestanding tubs overlooking the ocean. Suites add full gourmet kitchens.

The 10,000 sq ft spa offers waterfront treatment suites (surcharge) and a fitness center, while the pool features private cabanas. Services include personal shoppers and complimentary transportation to the Bal Harbour Shops.

The Confidante Miami Beach

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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this upscale hotel is set in a 1940s art deco skyscraper. It’s a 2-minute walk from Miami Beach.

Chic rooms with a 1950s vibe feature minibars and flat-screen TVs. Suites add sitting areas, living rooms, and/or kitchens with wet bars and fridges. Some quarters also have private balconies and/or ocean views.

There’s a polished restaurant, a cafe and a cocktail bar, plus a rooftop spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a private beach area. Other amenities include a gym and meeting space

Setai Miami Beach

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Half a mile from the upscale Lincoln Road Mall and 3 blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center, this high-end all-suite hotel fronts the ocean in South Beach’s lively art deco district.

Teak-accented, Asian-inspired suites – from studios to a 4-bedroom penthouse – feature Italian linens, espresso coffeemakers, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, as well as surround sound and rainfall showerheads. Some add kitchens and whirlpool baths.

Amenities include 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, a full-service spa (surcharge) and several on-site eateries, from casual to fine dining.

W South Beach

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This luxe all-suite beachfront hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is opposite the Bass Museum of Art, and 11 miles from Miami International Airport.

The stylish studios feature contemporary decor, Wi-Fi (fee) and balconies with ocean views, plus sitting areas, minibars and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms offer kitchenettes, while fashionable suites add living rooms, barbecue grills and/or plunge pools.

Amenities include slick Chinese and seafood restaurants, and a lively poolside bar/grill, plus 2 outdoor pools and a nightclub. There’s also a spa and a garden lounge, along with rooftop basketball and tennis courts. A resort fee may apply.