Kelly Wearstler-designed hotels
Views of South Beach
In-suite spa treatments
USD 495
A landmark Art Deco building, recently renovated to its full glory
The Tides South Beach's appeal cannot be reduced to a single element, though stunning design is certainly a good place to start. The hotel was redesigned in 2007 by renowned decorator Kelly Wearstler, who wasted no time reinvigorating the space with the busy patterns and opulent materials that constitute her signature mod-baroque style. Little exterior work was required for this Art Deco icon.
The boutique accommodation houses 45 ocean-view suites, ranging in size from 550 to 2,600 square feet and carrying all the usual amenities, plus some extras. Chief among them is a small and incredibly chic army of personal assistants, ready to handle any request. (Because sometimes, a rare albino iguana is the only thing that will do.)
In the absence of an actual, physical spa, The Tides South Beach employs spa professionals who come to you, be it poolside or bedside. And when hunger calls, La Marea serves some of Florida's best Italian cuisine.
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Travel + Leisure - 500 World's Best Hotels - 2009
Condé Nast Traveler - Hot List, One of the best new hotels - 2008
Time Magazine - One of Today's Most Influential Designs - 2008
Forbes Traveler - Miami's 15 Hottest Hotels - 2008
Zagat - Top US Hotels - 2007
Travel + Leisure - Top 500 Hotels in the World - 2007
Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List, One of the World's best places to stay - 2007
Condé Nast Traveler - One of the hotel's main attractions are an unbeatable Ocean Drive location and good service - 2008
Miami Herald - One of Ocean Drive's most spectacular icons - 2007
Miami Herald on La Marea - An interior design that is once edgy and elegant - 2007
Lodging Hospitality - One of the best hotel designs in the industry - 2007