Miami

It’s great because the property has a tropical-island feel, yet it’s convenient for business travelers. Ask for a room with dual views of the city’s skyline and Biscayne Bay. — Departures

This South Beach hotel opened in 2005 on the site of the former Vanderbilt Hotel. It is pricey but has every luxury, with 50 rooms and 75 suites. — DK Eyewitness

A sexed-up spa with midcentury sass, biodynamic wines and an infinity pool. — Jetsetter

This 37-story all-suites property, adjacent to the original historic Fontainebleau hotel, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and downtown Miami. — Gayot

The 294-room condo-hotel offers a mix of guest rooms, suites, and oceanfront bungalows that up the ante on privacy. — Travel + Leisure

Stately colonial hotel in a comparatively tranquil location on Ocean Drive at 14th Street in South Beach. — Hideaway Report

In this ultra-laid-back Key Biscayne setting, it's natural to appreciate the Ritz brand of pampering with luxurious rooms, attentive service, and ample recreational activities for the whole family. — Fodor's

A romantic sense of Old World glamour combined with a rich history permeates the Biltmore as much as the pricey perfume of the guests who stay here. — Frommer's

W brings successful brand of mega-boutiquery to South Beach, replacing usual chrome and dark finishes with de rigueur Miami blinding whites and big beachy views. — BlackBook

Another stratosphere of luxury and creativity. — Bon Appétit

The chic Perry South Beach hotel... is a bit removed from the action on the north edge of South Beach. — Oyster

The new SLS is a modern Shakespearean stage for today's Romeos, Juliets and Richard IIIs, whose narcissistic tendencies are exceeded only by their ability to spend cold hard cash. — Star Service

The "wow" factor is ubiquitous throughout Wanders's eccentric vision of Sleeping Beauty's castle near the shores of South Beach. — Fodor's

Cult-favorite, beach-front luxury hotel gets multi-million dollar face lift, after opening doors in 1956. — BlackBook

Set on the northeastern tip of the prestigious Bal Harbour Village, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa enjoys stunning views over northern Miami's Baker's Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. — Gayot

Where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay, EPIC Hotel sits on a waterfront property in the heart of downtown. — Travel + Leisure

The Raleigh is now a happening celebrity magnet, with a restaurant and 20sstyle bar that remains true to the hotel’s Art Deco origins. — DK Eyewitness

The former deco landmark is a deluxe addition to South Beach and for a chain hotel it feels young—heck, even vibrant. — Time Out

Located in the heart of the action, across Ocean Drive from the beach, this unique hotel has a lot of truth in its name; since reopening in 2003, it has become a top pick in South Beach. — Star Service