Miami

At 21st Street, on the edge of SoBe, this hotel occupies a sparkling white and reflective glass complex that faces the beach like a giant's tuning fork. Composed of old and new, the... — Star Service

Looming large as the tallest building in South Beach at 40 storeys, The Setai is a bastion of privacy and tranquility — The Telegraph

Paradise doesn't come cheap... one of the best hotels in Miami. — Oyster

Once among most stunning lux hotels on the Beach, but now showing its age and getting stale. — BlackBook

The Zen-like, Asian-inspired Setai is truly for that 1% of society who can afford it. — Frommer's

A landmark, Mediterranean-style hotel that has been pampering the rich and famous since 1926. — Rough Guide

Boasts one of Florida's most coveted 18-hole golf courses, and the United States' largest hotel pool, sprawling 23,000-square-feet. — BlackBook

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

Built in 1926, the iconic Biltmore (a national landmark) brings timeless luxury to a hotel scene overwhelmed by skin-deep glitz. — Oyster

Miami grande dame with legendary champagne high tea, cooking school, spa, golf course and tennis program. — Jetsetter

Both a city hotel and a seaside resort, this dramatic crescent-shaped tower commands the southern tip of Brickell Key overlooking Biscayne Bay. — Andrew Harper

Corporate big shots and celebrities not in the mood for the South Beach spotlight have a high-end luxury hotel to stay in while wheeling and dealing their way through Miami. — Frommer's

Close to Miami's busy center, but set back from it, the Mandarin Oriental, Miami enjoys a quiet spot and the designation of the only hotel to sit on Brickell Key. — Afar Magazine

The pick of the luxury chains downtown for its jawdropping views across Biscayne Bay. — Rough Guide

"Far from the madding crowd," this Brickell Key hotel with a curved facade overlooking Biscayne Bay is "a spectacular alternative to Miami Beach." — Condé Nast Traveler

This crescent-shaped landmark hotel has a longstanding reputation for grandeur. — Travel + Leisure

Once the last word in glamour, this Miami icon reopened in 2008 after a lavish renovation which saw the addition of two new, luxury all-suite towers. — Rough Guide

The most famous hotel in Miami Beach has had a billion-dollar facelift. — Time Out

Since emerging from a three-year, $1 billion (yes, billion) makeover in late 2008, Fontainebleau remains an It spot in a town that absolutely loves to be looked at. — Concierge

Fabulously retro, the Fontainebleu a flamboyant Las Vegas-style with Art Deco grandeur. Rooms have been renovated and the hotel is expanding into a condo-hotel. — DK Eyewitness

Each room and suite in the oceanfront hotel is a nod to the stately colonial rooms of yesteryear blended with the modern aesthetic of South Beach. — Frommer's

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

Sixty-three rooms and suites decked out with wi-fi, iPod docks, huge flatscreens and TVs built into the mirrors in the louve. — BlackBook

A rare colonial-style hotel in the heart of the Art Deco District on Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a stylish boutique hotel with a cultural mission. — The Telegraph

Classy The Betsy Hotel stands apart from the famed candy-coated, neon-lit strip on which it sits. — Forbes Travel Guide

A Brickell beauty overlooking Biscayne Bay with a two-acre terrace and three pools. — Jetsetter

Deciding between the hyperluxe Mandarin Oriental and the equally luxe, albeit somewhat museumlike, Four Seasons is almost like trying to tell the difference between Ava and Zsa Zsa Gabor. — Frommer's

Once you get upstairs to the real hotel entrance, you find an art lover's nirvana, particularly if you like the voluptuous statues of Fernando Botero. — Concierge

A high-flyer (70 storeys) in the Downtown financial district, the Four Seasons could be mistaken for an office building. But beyond the façade and the utilitarian lower lobby, it's pure palatial chic. — Time Out

A favorite of business travelers visiting downtown's busy, business-centric Brickell Avenue, this plush sanctuary offers a respite from the nine-to-five mayhem. — Fodor's

From “wake-up to sleepy time”, this “smashing”, “family-friendly resort” is “heaven on earth”. — Zagat

Many Ritz-Carlton outposts feel a little cookie-cuttered, but the Key Biscayne outpost of the empire is pretty unique. — Lonely Planet

A huge spa, a cushy Club Level and top tennis facilities highlight this beachfront property. — Gayot

Hands down, the Ritz-Carlton is Miami's best full-service resort, with tropical gardens, a tennis center, a 20,000-square-foot spa, kids' programs, and a pristine beach. — Travel + Leisure

The Ritz-Carlton takes Key Biscayne to the height of luxury with 44 acres of tropical gardens, a 20,000-square-foot destination spa, and a world-class tennis center. — Frommer's

A "sexy clientele" looking to "feel like a rock star" patronizes this "cool" "hot spot" with a "very flashy" SoBe atmosphere. — Zagat

It is part conference center, part nightclub, with everything but the gym and accommodations contributing to its dichotomous existence. — Star Service

Miami’s first W hotel is one of the chain’s most ambitious properties in recent years. — Condé Nast Traveler

The hotel's common spaces include the lobby and the Living Room bar, featuring incredibly high ceilings, tall and wide walls, and a rotating selection of large-scale contemporary art pieces. — Afar Magazine

The stunning 312-room W South Beach... blends cute comforts, intricate design (that spares no expense), and flawless service. — Oyster

Once you step inside, you forget that you're even in Miami and feel as if you're on the Italian Riviera. — Frommer's

Accommodations are sinfully comfortable and undeniably lavish, with every conceivable frill. — Fodor's

A seaside retreat in Sunny Isles Beach—just 12 miles north of South Beach—the five-star Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is all luxury. — The Telegraph

The Sunny Isles Beach hotel is about 30 minutes north of South Beach’s epicenter. — Departures

Acqualina, a grand 51-story Mediterranean-inspired tower that mixes touches of Collins Avenue grooviness with old-world nostalgia, is a welcome addition to Sunny Isles. — Travel + Leisure

A glitzy homage to South Beach decadence, complete with a celebrity pool scene and naughty touches like mirrored ceilings. — Jetsetter

Smack in the center of South Beach, the SLS Hotel marks designer Philippe Starck's triumphant large-scale return to South Beach. — Fodor's

One of the trendiest spots for party people along South Beach’s glittering Collins Avenue, the SLS South Beach is home to Hyde Beach nightclub, The Bazaar by José Andrés and Katsuya restaurants. — The Telegraph

A 1939 Art Deco landmark has been reborn thanks to nightlife mogul Sam Nazarian and design ace Philippe Starck—the duo behind SLS’s sleek Beverly Hills flagship. — Travel + Leisure

Celebrity designers Philippe Starck and Lenny Kravitz designed the rooms, which are stylish and sexy, but remarkably small for the price. — Oyster

An extravagant, 790-room beachfront giant geared toward service, the Loews has the features of a mega-resort. — Oyster

This massive convention hotel is peppered with name-tagged conventioneers, but if you like big, it's got your name on it too: 790 rooms, including 57 suites, some with sea views. — Time Out

The grandiose Loews Miami Beach Hotel has a prime beachfront spot in Miami’s glittery South Beach neighborhood. — Forbes Travel Guide

The Loews is a conventioneer’s dream come true, with lush tropical landscaping, Emeril’s Miami Beach restaurant, a big tropically landscaped pool, and the occasional celebrity sighting. — DK Eyewitness

Opened in 1998, this sprawling beachfront hotel is located on South Beach’s famed Collins Avenue, lined with historic Art Deco hotels built in the 1960’s. — Travel + Leisure

Despite its rich history, the 1940s, beachfront Raleigh Hotel feels fated for the 21st century. — Gayot

It now boasts all mod cons, down to bedside buttons controlling everything from lights to room temperature. — Time Out

Esther Williams swam here. — Not For Tourists

Located at 18th Street, on the golden fringes of South Beach, on the quieter north end of hotel row...this place is a stylish underdog with a notable glam-factor. — Star Service

While everyone else was trying to get all modern, the Raleigh painstakingly tried to restore itself to prewar glory. — Lonely Planet

A beautifully designed hotel with pomp-free service at all levels... King and Grove brings rarely seen substance to the price tag. — Oyster

A spalike oasis... the service is also configured for ultimate relaxation. — Concierge

A streamlined mix of sophisticated glamour, classic Miami history and contemporary amenities and service. — Gayot

The exceptionally tactful personalized service makes every guest feel like a celebrity, and the hotel looks like no other in the city. — Fodor's

Wearstler’s clever take on organic ocean-house style creates a space where guests can feel comfy and fabulous. — Travel + Leisure

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

The ultimate in Miami Beach cool, The Standard Spa hotel boasts one of the hottest poolside scenes in town, along with inspired fitness and wellness programming. — The Telegraph

The quintessential spa resort, the Standard... is housed in Miami Beach's legendary Lido Spa spot, a place that was swinging back in the days when women still wore bathing caps. — Frommer's

Picturesque, serene and located on Miami Beach, the Standard spa offers the perfect wellness getaway. — Travel + Leisure

Riding on the global "bathhouse" trend, tucked away from the cramped center of South Beach. — BlackBook

Much like its sibling Delano, Mondrian South Beach puts style and ambience at the forefront of any guest experience. — Star Service

A "desirable", "posh" clientele indulge in "cool", "sophisticated" luxury at this "trendy" space designed by Marcel Wanders. — Zagat

Its impeccable service, kitchen-equipped rooms, and notable after-parties at the Sunset Lounge draw well-heeled singles. — Oyster

One of only two hotels right on Biscayne Bay (the other is the Standard), rooms at Mondrian South Beach are coveted by guests wanting a stellar view. — Afar Magazine

With a unique location overlooking Biscayne Bay on the west side of South Beach, the Mondrian is a stylish boutique hotel. — The Telegraph

There are two pools, with bars and cabanas, a nightclub, a bowling alley, a year-round ice-skating rink, an open-air movie theatre and a new restaurant from French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. — Wallpaper

Hotelier Ian Schrager teams up with Marriott International to launch this collection of luxury lifestyle hotels with a stunning oceanside location in Mid-Beach. — Zagat

A unique, intricately designed oceanfront complex offering pretty much everything you could even conjure up — dining, nightlife, socializing, recreation, culture and even meeting space for work. — Forbes Travel Guide

A restored mid-century grand dame on the Atlantic Ocean with food and drink by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and nightlife offerings that include an ice skating rink and bowling alley. — The Telegraph

The multi-use Miami Beach EDITION makes its home on an exclusive three and a half-acre beachfront property that includes 294 hotel accommodations. — Gayot

The use of recycled and repurposed woods, preserved moss, petrified branches, and driftwood lighting foster a sense of Zen and underscore a timeless, nature-inspired aesthetic. — Condé Nast Traveler

Part luxury hotel resort, part condominium and totally nature inspired. — Zagat

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

One of the top hotels in the USA, the 1 Hotel has 400-plus gorgeous rooms that embrace both luxurious and eco-friendly features – including tree-trunk coffee tables/desks. — Lonely Planet

This snazzy eco-minded hotel is one of Miami’s all-around best — Fodor's

Oceanfront elegance that captures the spirit of Bal Harbour. — Gayot

At the northern tip of Miami Beach, the tony enclave of Bal Harbour has long been known for its wide, white-sand beaches, lavish residences, and high-end shopping. — Travel + Leisure

Fans rave this "first-class" luxury hotel is "everything you would expect or want", with "amazing" staffers who "take care of you better than your parents" and "beautiful", "modern" rooms. — Zagat

St. Regis brings oceanfront luxury to Art Basel devotees tired of the loud and glitzy South Beach scene. — BlackBook

Standard rooms are like mini apartments at 650 square feet, and every room has at least a 210-square-foot terrace with an ocean view. In other words, there isn’t a bad room. — Departures

This landmark property, originally designed by legendary Miami architect Morris Lapidus, boasts an ideal location — at the foot of South Beach’s Lincoln Road Mall on the Atlantic Ocean. — Forbes Travel Guide

A showstopper resort that's a bold step away from the Federal-style-and-Oriental-rug look of its sister properties. — Concierge

A huge (though relaxed) beachfront resort with reliable service, a great pool, a top-notch spa, and a modern fitness center, the Ritz offers more for the money. — Oyster

There are all the usual high-level draws the Ritz is known for, that is, attentive service, a kids' club, a club level with five food presentations a day, and high-end restaurants. — Fodor's

"Everyone should stay here at least once" rave devotees of this "elegant", "indulgent" oceanfront "icon" that is "well located near restaurants and shops. — Zagat

Occupying floors 16 to 26 of a 36-story skyscraper in Miami's Financial District, this chic hotel mixes business with pleasure, offering easy access to the best of Downtown Miami. — Fodor's

Lux hotel starts on the 25th floor of the concave glass and steel bank building in the heart of the financial district. — BlackBook

Financial District tech-savvy skyscraper with a rooftop pool towering over Biscayne Bay. — Jetsetter

Set in a prime downtown location, two blocks south of the more traditional JW Marriott, this was one of the early downtown pioneers. Set in a glistening, modern 36-story tower, it has... — Star Service

Pillow menus and telescopes on request -- these are only a few amenities found in the "upscale" rooms, some with "excellent" beach views. — Zagat