Marco Beach Ocean Resort

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Set on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this upscale all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from boutique shopping at Marco Walk Plaza.

Refined, traditional suites with balconies or patios offer full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms have gulf views.

There’s food and beverage service on the beach, plus complimentary towels and lounge chairs with umbrellas. The rooftop pool has a bar and grill that offers free smoothies each afternoon. There’s also a sophisticated Italian restaurant, a casual cafe and an outdoor terrace, plus a lounge. Other amenities include an exercise room and a spa.

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.

SLS Brickell

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This chic high-rise hotel on a leafy street in the vibrant Brickell neighborhood is a 6-minute walk from The Shops at Mary Brickell Village, and 8 miles from Miami International Airport.

Modern rooms designed by Philippe Starck have Wi-Fi access, flat-screens and minibars; some offer balconies. Suites add living/dining areas, soaking tubs and/or Nespresso machines. Room service is available.

Breakfast (for some suites) and yoga classes are free. A fee covers an area shuttle, access to a gym and spa facilities. There’s also an Italian restaurant/bar, plus a rooftop pool with a bar and regular guest DJs.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

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Overlooking Hollywood Beach, this bright resort is 4 miles from Gulfstream Park entertainment complex and 8 miles from Port Everglades.

The airy, beach-inspired rooms come with Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, as well as balconies. Upgraded rooms offer ocean views. Suites feature separate living rooms; some add billiard tables, dining rooms, and kitchens or kitchenettes. Room service is available.

Amenities include 8 bars and restaurants, plus outdoor pools, a spa and a kids’ club.A resort fee covers beach gear, Wi-Fi access and entry to the fitness center.

The Betsy South Beach

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Overlooking a palm-dotted beach, this upscale boutique hotel on Ocean Drive occupies an elegant Georgian Revival building from the 1940s. It’s a 12-minute walk from the shopping and bars of Lincoln Road.

Rooms and suites with walnut floors and tropical touches offer 2- or 4-poster beds, minibars and Wi-Fi access, along with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and in-room libraries with autographed books.

Amenities include a courtyard pool, a spa and a poetry library, as well as a rooftop deck with a garden. There’s a high-end steakhouse and a sleek lobby bar, while an underground speakeasy space can be reserved for events. Yoga classes are offered.

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

JW Marquis – Miami

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This upscale hotel off US-1 is 5.4 miles from Ocean Drive and the Art Deco District, and a mile from NBA games at American Airlines Arena.

Sophisticated, modern rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), 52-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and coffeemakers; some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city views. Suites add separate living rooms. Upgraded quarters have access to a club lounge with complimentary breakfast and snacks.

Amenities include an acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant, an international eatery with big-screen sports, and a casual cafe. There’s a heated outdoor pool with city views, as well as a fitness room with classes.

The Palms – Miami

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This sophisticated beachfront hotel is 1.6 miles from shopping on Lincoln Road and 1.3 miles from Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Posh rooms and suites, decorated with pops of bright color, have 32-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and iPod docks. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads. Suites add balconies, and some have ocean views. Room service is available 24/7.

A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, gym access and beach gear. An outdoor pool, with cabanas and a tiki bar, is surrounded by tropical gardens leading to the beach. An elegant restaurant serves farm-to-table fare. There’s a spa offering massages and other treatments (surcharge).

Kimpton Epic – Miami

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On the Miami River, this modern downtown hotel in a high-rise building is 2 miles from the Port of Miami, and 13 minutes’ walk from shops and restaurants at the lively Bayside Marketplace.

Chic rooms include yoga mats, iPod docks and Wi-Fi, plus Italian linens, balconies, and bathrooms with rainfall showers and soaking tubs; many have ocean views. Club-level rooms have access to a lounge with food service. Room service is offered.

The hotel hosts a free evening wine hour. An outdoor area on the 16th floor offers 2 pools, a bar and cabanas. There’s also a fitness center, a marina, and a spa with skyline views, along with 2 modern restaurants.

Diplomat Beach Resort Curio – Miami

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Set between the Atlantic Ocean beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, this upscale resort is 8 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean or waterway views, sophisticated rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and balconies. Suites have separate living areas; some also offer sofabeds and/or dining tables.

Dining options include a high-end steakhouse, a chic poolside bar and a cafe. There are 2 outdoor pools with cabanas, waterfalls and a kids’ splash zone. Beach activities include kayak, paddle board and jetski rentals, plus banana boat rides. Parking is available.