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With only 40 rooms, this delightful find is at once both homey and spare, with sisal rugs (some of which need to be replaced) and bamboo lamps, plus black-and-white photos on the walls and piles …

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This charming maze of 1920s-era buildings was originally envisioned as a Bohemian Spanish village for artists, musicians and writers. Somehow simple and artfully effusive all at once, you'll find…

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Circa 39 is proof that a modishly cool design scheme, gorgeous crowd, in-the-know and on-the-edge-of-trends staff and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere can co-exist in perfect lodging harmony. It'…

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The brochure promises 'clean sheets, hot water, stiff drinks', but the 49-room Whitelaw goes a tad beyond that. The crisp bedding is Belgian, the bathrooms marble and the alcohol complimentary (y…

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If you're looking for a little shut-eye between rolling home at dawn and rocking out for an early afternoon breakfast, this may well be your spot. It's cheap, it's across from the beach and it's …

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The rooms in the youngishly popular Kent have warm wood floors, blonde-wood furnishings and stainless-steel accents. And you'd better like lilac, because that's the color scheme of the walls, bed…

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This sexy, sleek hotel (designed by Carlos Zapata) bills itself as the nexus of cutting-edge design and Deco, where the role models are Vincent Gallo and Martha Graham and the best minibar items …

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This would be a great place for an event or family reunion: they're set up for large groups and have banquet halls and other facilities to spare. It's one of the larger properties, so don't expec…

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The rustically civilized lobby and tropical courtyard here are delightfully serene places to while away a few hours. Mix in a generally friendly staff, a cool pool and a location just far enough …

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Sure, it's a La Quinta, but you'd never really know it. There's no faux-Southwestern sunset-colored bedspreads and there's not even an adjacent Denny's. The exterior is all sculpted white columns…

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Accessed through its lush, fountain-graced courtyard and set back off Collins, this lovely European-style hotel features a warm, intimate lobby and 17 rooms with oversized marble bathtubs, big fi…

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Before South Beach overloads you, head for this Eden where a tropical garden, ultra-hip bar, 1930s Spanish-Mediterranean villas, Art Deco bungalows and atmospheric hotel rooms await. The staff at…

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With 1930s-era architecture and design features from the hand of famous Euro architect Robert Swartburg, the Marseilles and its entertaining staff promise artsy luxury. Slightly worn rooms fall o…

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Hip-hop gets jiggy with zebra-stripes on the curtains and cushions in the small lobby, which turns into one of the hoppin'-est happy hours on Collins when the sun goes down. Leave a tip for the g…

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Acapulco? Or Cuba? The decor is much more the latter than the former. There's really nothing Acapulcan about the place, except that there's a beach outside. And while the rooms may be cookie-cutt…

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The name alone resonates of another era. Artful renovations infuse classic Art Deco architecture with an aura of Casablanca-meets-the- voyage-of-the-Queen Mary. For a luxurious, if surreal stay -…

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A touch of South Beach right in West Palm. This groovy spot has a lot going for it - spare-chic decor, friendly and knowledgeable staff, a leafy little courtyard with hidden-away pool and a sultr…

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Beach towns aren't typically the domain of the boutique hotel, what with all guests having sandy feet and wet rear ends that ruin the carpet and furniture. That's why this hotel is such a surpris…

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The Carlton went and got all (vaguely) upmarket on us, adding crisp, white box rooms, stainless-steel accents, molded lobby furniture and design magazine accoutrement. With all that said, it's no…

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The spirit of the islands is alive and well at this condo hotel that offers up efficiencies and one- and two-bedroom suites. Individual units are individually and tastefully decorated by their ow…

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Located in a quiet patch of Key West, under the lighthouse and across from the Hemingway House, this lovely property is clean and well kept, with consistently nice rooms and a fabulous pool area.

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Directly across Ocean Dr from sugar-sand beaches and the famous boardwalk, the Avalon is perfectly situated in the Deco District. It also houses A Fish Called Avalon, an acclaimed restaurant and …

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This 1937 Art Deco classic, designed by deco master Henry Hohauser, is a legendary SoBe (South Beach) hot spot; its heated pool is fabulous (if small) and it has a lovely rooftop deck. The 127 ro…

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From railroad barons to movie stars, well-heeled travelers have been staying at the Plaza for over a century. Built in 1876, the hotel has an old-world charm that you'd never guess existed beneat…

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This building has so many exterior Deco fins that it would steer quite handily if ever called to duty as an ocean liner. It oozes Deco, right down to the coral-hued rooms, and it's only a block a…

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A quiet, elegant inn, the Nash's expansive marble lobby leads to 54 rooms that are plush but simple, with tons of shiny blonde wood, beige-and-grey checked carpeting and furniture tucked into whi…

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This small luxury hotel has one- and two-bedroom suites with balconies and boasts indulgent staff, luxe bedding, gracious appointments, fine amenities and a small heated pool. Smitten with the un…

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If there is a feng shui to Art Deco, the sleek, sultry Beacon Hotel just might be the place to find it. Retro-mod decor and furnishings gives the 1930s-era building's Deco architecture an histori…

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The leopard-patterned hallway carpet sets the tone for singer Gloria Estefan's hotel, which looks every bit as distinctive and fabulous as she is. If you are affected by noise (but why, then, are…

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Soft sea tones bathe the walls without veering into treacly corals or drowning in Crayola-flavored aqua; hardwood floors feel nice on your bare feet and walk-in closets seal the feel. You'll want…

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This completely renovated Deco landmark doubles as a super-chic South Beach hangout with super service. While the lovely guestrooms aren't as mod as the lobby, they straddle the line between mode…

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Perhaps the best example of 'New Deco' on the beach, the Surfcomber's façade combines the classical retro-chic intimacy of tropical Deco with the clean lines of modern hotel design. Expect the be…

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Services and amenities turn what would be a generic beachfront property into what is great value for money. Some room types come with a full kitchen. The staff rolls out treats regularly, from br…

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With an excellent location and a subdued decor, the Almond Tree Inn is clean, spacious and efficiently run. The rooms have elegant bedding with a West Indies flair, and though they may lack the p…

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This 311-room behemoth hotel was built in the 1920s by railroad magnate Henry Flagler. It combines old-world charm with ultra-modern amenities. Newly remodeled guestrooms and suites are luxurious…

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This intimate, Mediterranean-style hotel isn't pompous or exclusive, but the renovated waterfront suites (expensive but not outlandish when you consider what you get) look the part. The staff is …

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The grandest place in town and a favorite with capital heavyweights, the Governor's Inn is in a stellar location. The variety of room styles includes loft suites with a spacious downstairs bedroo…

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Looking for an intimate getaway that puts a high price tag on privacy? If you've got a fat wad of cash and commensurately thin thighs, access to these 12 Caribbean-style suites are worth the stee…

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A novel lodging concept in a hotel landscape already bristling with innovation, the Sagamore poses the question, 'What happens when you mix up a contemporary gallery, a modern art museum and a sl…

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The Fontainebleau opened in 1954 and immediately became the destination for a slew of glamorous celebrities. It was purchased by Hilton in 1978 and received a much-needed renovation in 2003. With…

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