The Spa at The Raleigh Miami Beach

"Try the Esther Williams—a sparkling combination of Lillet blanc, strawberry, blueberry, basil, and lemon—inspired by the famous aquatic scenes she filmed here"

"The Collins Avenue outpost pays homage to its design roots down to its smallest details, from the stylized neon hotel sign to the mod blue-and-white circle-print drapes in each guest room, which includes little luxuries like Ciel Spa bath products, Egyptian cotton sheets, and vintage bikes for cruising the South Beach neighborhood"

"Other South Beach hotels have slicker service and surfaces, but the toniest design pedigree can’t confer what The Raleigh now has in spades: soul"

"When you're ready to spa, there's a private shuttle to the extensive facilities at sister property, The Standard, on Lido Island"

"Sporting a "romantic air", this "well-run" Miami Beach property is known to fans of Million Dollar Mermaid Esther Williams, who will recognize the iconic art deco pool ("best pool ever") that entices guests with cabanas offering fruity cocktails and cool towels; guests can dine on locally sourced fare at the Restaurant Michael Schwartz before repairing to "comfortable" rooms stocked with Ciel Spa toiletries, iPod docks and Egyptian cotton sheets -- all maintained by "positive" staffers who "proactively service all needs"