
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort: This lavish hotel is one of Miami's top contenders for five-star luxury accommodation and facilities, but its big plus is that it's located inside an impressive high-end residential neighborhood

St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort: The interior is decked with Art Deco touches such as black marble floors, antique mirrors and crystal chandeliers while every room/suite has a balcony overlooking the ocean.

The Setai: The discreet grande dame of Miami Beach, the Setai is made up of a 40-story glass tower -- the highest building on South Beach -- and an impressive 1930s Art Deco building.

The Setai: The highlights here are the apartment-style accommodation, the three infinity pools offering different temperatures, the majestic interior courtyard and the Zen-like tranquility.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach: Designed in part with flamboyant Australian film director Baz Luhrmann, Faena Hotel Miami Beach is as visually over-the-top as it gets.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach: Positioned inside the old Saxony Hotel, which has been completely transformed, the property's boldly designed guest rooms are reminiscent of Miami's golden glamor age.

COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach: Previously the Traymore Hotel, this restored property is Singapore-based luxury hotel group COMO's US debut and is positioned in one of the best possible locations in Miami Beach.

COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach: Although this hotel overlooks the sea, very few of its accommodations, other than 22 of the Metropolitan rooms, have balconies.

Soho Beach House: Located in a building that once housed the Sovereign Hotel, the Miami outpost of London's Soho House group is a welcome change from the typical glamor hotels of South Beach.

Soho Beach House: Positioned 20 blocks north of South Beach, this hotel is a welcome retreat from the constant Miami party atmosphere and well suited to those who like Art Deco with a dark and moody edge.

Delano South Beach: Devised by French designer Philippe Starck and named after Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the Delano South Beach is almost a tourist attraction in itself.

Delano South Beach: The property offers city view, oceanfront, and poolside suites, but if you want to be in the center of the action, the bungalows along the walkway between the hotel and Delano Beach Club are an ideal choice.

Four Seasons Surf Club: Established by tycoon Harvey Firestone in the 1930s, The Surf Club has been given a modern makeover courtesy of the Four Seasons.

Four Seasons Surf Club: The Oceanfront rooms offer the best views, while suites offer the residential comfort of an open plan kitchen and living area.

The Betsy-South Beach: Formerly the Betsy Rose Hotel, the Betsy has undergone a vast renovation, expanding into the Art Deco Carlton Hotel next door.

The Betsy-South Beach: The two buildings, which are known as the Colonial wing (the original hotel) and the Art Deco wing (the expansion), are linked together by The Orb, a bridge and public art piece.

Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Surrounded by water and accessed via a small bridge, this Brickell Key hotel stands out due to its contemporary and dynamic design.

Mandarin Oriental, Miami: The interior is adorned with teak floors, cherry wood furnishings and silk-covered wall panels, while the rooms boast luxurious goose-down bedding and oversized sliding windows.

Hotel Beaux Arts: With stunning views over the Bay and Miami skyline, this hotel within a hotel consists of just 44 rooms and suites and offers trendy, hi-tech accommodation.

Hotel Beaux Arts: Based on the top three floors of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, the hotel is a good option if you prefer to be in the Downtown area and appreciate fantastic views.

W South Beach: This hip, urban resort appeals to the global elite who like to relax by the pool during the day and party at on site WALL club at night.

W South Beach: Situated in a purpose built 20-floor glass tower, the W holds some of the most spacious rooms in South Beach, each with balconies and beach views.

The Miami Beach EDITION: The second Ian Schrager hotel to open in Miami Beach, this property rests on a 3.5-acre enclave stretching from Collins Avenue to the Atlantic Ocean.

The Miami Beach EDITION: The accommodation choices here consist of 294 guest rooms, suites and bungalows as well as a 210-square-meter penthouse with five balconies.

1 Hotel South Beach: With a 3,000 foot "living wall" made up of of around 11,000 different local plants rising up its front, 1 Hotel South Beach incorporates an elegant style with a definitive luxury eco vibe.

1 Hotel South Beach: The property has a 30,000 square feet center pool as well as an adults-only pool on the top floor as well as 600 feet of beach frontage with chairs, loungers, and waiter service.



