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.

Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove – Miami

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Featuring views of Biscayne Bay, this chic, high-end hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Dinner Key Marina, a 15-minute walk from a metro station, and 3 miles from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Sophisticated rooms come with marble bathrooms, sitting areas, balconies and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms add bay views. Suites have separate living rooms, and upgraded options add kitchens. Wi-Fi is available.

Amenities include a seafood restaurant, a cool bar and lounge, as well as an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a poolside cafe. There’s a fitness center, plus a spa (surcharge) and a business center. Valet parking is offered (fee).

Aqualina – Miami

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This elegant Mediterranean-style resort on 4.5 acres of beachfront property is 4 miles from the ritzy Bal Harbour Shops and 10 miles from bustling South Beach.

Refined rooms have private terraces, free Wi-Fi, minibars, Italian linens and marble bathrooms with double sinks and whirlpool tubs. Suites all have ocean views, and some come with full kitchens.

Amenities include 3 outdoor pools, a private beach club, a fitness center and 3 on-site restaurants. The 20,000 sq ft spa provides organic treatments (surcharge) and has a sauna, a steam room and an outdoor pool. Kids have access to a free marine biology-inspired educational program.

St Regis Bal Harbour – Miami

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Set on the beach, this luxe, high-rise hotel is across the street from the upscale Bal Harbour Shops, and 11 miles from Downtown Miami.

Sophisticated rooms offer balconies with ocean views, plus 46-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi access. Suites add butler service, as well as kitchenettes or full kitchens.

Amenities include beach access, 2 outdoor pools with private cabanas, a full-service spa and a fitness center. There’s also an airy high-end restaurant, an oceanside bar and grill, and a wine cellar.

JW Marriott Turnberry – Miami

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Set opposite a sprawling commercial development, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from Aventura Mall and 2 miles from horse racing at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. Highway 1 is less than a mile away.

The polished rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges and sitting areas, plus balconies. Upgraded rooms offer ocean views; suites have separate living rooms. Room service is available.

Breakfast (fee) is served at 1 of 4 restaurants, and there’s also a bar. Other amenities include 2 18-hole golf courses, a gym and a spa, plus a water park with pools and slides.

Biltmore Miami Hotel Coral Gables – Miami

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A 5-mile drive from Miami International Airport, in the Coral Gables district, this palatial resort built in the 1920s is a National Historic Landmark. Its half a mile from the iconic Venetian Pool.

The luxe rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and high-thread-count sheets. Suites add sitting areas, and golf course or pool views; some offer balconies or terraces. Lavish apartments are also available. Room service is provided.

Amenities include a spa, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis club, a gym, and an outdoor pool with private cabanas. Dining options include French and Italian fine dining, and a pool-side eatery; afternoon tea is available.

Eden Roc – Miami

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This upscale oceanfront hotel with a glamorous pool scene is a 10-minute drive from Lincoln Road’s upscale shopping.

Fashionable quarters range from chic guestrooms to contemporary bilevel suites, some with whirlpool tubs. All feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, minifridges and WiFi. Many offer views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intercoastal Waterway and private balconies.

A resort fee covers WiFi, fitness-center access and beach chairs. Amenities include 4 pools, multiple restaurants (from casual Latin to upscale farm-to-table), a lobby bar and a posh spa (surcharge). Jet Skis, paddleboards and pool cabanas are available to rent.

Fontainebleau – Miami

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Designed in the 1950s by architect Morris Lapidus, this buzzy, iconic hotel on Miami Beach is 11.8 miles from Miami airport and 3.1 miles from the Art Deco Historic District.

Contemporary rooms in 4 buildings feature flat-screen TVs, iMacs with Internet access, and iPod docks. Many offer ocean-view balconies. Fashionable suites and penthouses add living rooms; some have kitchens.

Amenities include hip boutique shops, trendy bars and lively nightclubs, plus several upscale dining options, including a steakhouse, a Chinese restaurant and an Italian eatery. There’s also a posh spa with ocean views, along with 3 elegant ballrooms.

Loews Miami

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Set on the beach, this modern upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from Lummus Park and 1.8 miles from Miami Beach Golf Club.

Contemporary rooms feature coffeemakers and iPod docks, plus flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi; some have pull-out sofas. Upgraded rooms add skyline or ocean views, and some include balconies. Suites offer sitting areas, living rooms, balconies and/or dining rooms.

Dining options include a refined seafood restaurant, a chic airy bar and a poolside terrace. There’s also an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a spa. Other amenities include cabana service, a kids’ day camp and pet services (fees for all).

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.