• Introduction
• 1. The Angler's Boutique Resort
• 2. The Betsy South Beach
• 3. Eden Roc Resort
• 4. Fontainebleau
• 5. Gansevoort South
• 6. Mondrian South Beach
• 7. Tides South Beach
• 8. Traymore Hotel
• 9. Viceroy Miami at Icon Brickell
• 10. W South Beach

Tides South Beach

Arguably the most impressive hotel in town, the Tides has always exuded sophistication and service—a December 2007 renovation has served well to further up its cachet. Bravo's Top Design judge Kelly Wearstler redesigned the rooms and public spaces, combining 21st century luxury with Art Deco and upscale beach club themes: Spacious rooms come with iPod docking stations and Molton Brown toiletries, plus custom-designed touches such as hammered-brass desks and travertine floors. All 45 suites also boast panoramic beach views. The restaurant, La Marea, got a new terrace for alfresco dining, and in the lobby there’s the sleek new Martini Bar and Coral Bar, which offers 30 different types of rum alongside an array of cigars. Another fresh perk is that each guest is assigned the services of personal assistants who can do anything from unpack suitcases to press clothing before an evening out on the town. www.tidessouthbeach.com

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