From wild nightlife to scantily clad beach-goers, Miami, Florida, offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to gawk. If you want the exciting Miami experience to extend to your lodging, try one of Miami's themed motels. Ranging from kitschy rooms featuring jungle themes to well-appointed suites decorated in the style of the 1930s business class, Miami's themed lodging offers something for everyone.
If you look for traditionally themed lodging in Miami, the Chesapeake Motel's mix of kitsch and cheesy entertainment may make it the perfect spot for you. The Chesapeake offers a Cave Room, a Jungle Room and a Japanese Room. These theme rooms are not understated; they have the atmosphere of a theme park ride. The Cave Room, for instance, has textured cave walls, plastic plants and a circular bed with leopard print comforter. All theme rooms come with a whirlpool bathtub and big-screen television. The Chesapeake is in Hialeah, fewer than 15 minutes from downtown Miami by car. Less than 1 mile from the Chesapeake Motel is the Harvest Moon Gourmet Bistro, a lunch spot known for its focus on fresh and healthful wraps, salads and juices.
Chesapeake Motel
935 W. Okeechobee Road
Hialeah, FL 33010
305-887-7457
chesapeakemotel.net
The Crossway Motel offers four elaborate theme rooms--a Cave Room, Jungle Room, Roman Room and Japanese Room. The theme rooms are flamboyantly decorated and occupy three floors. Each room includes a private garage, sitting room, bar, whirlpool bath and two plasma televisions. The Crossway Motel is a 15-minute drive from downtown Miami. Only 1 mile away from the Crossway Motel is La Nueva Fe, a bakery that serves authentic Cuban baked goods and snacks.
Crossway Motel
1775 W. Okeechobee Road
Hialeah, FL 33010
305-888-6010
crosswaymotel.com
The Executive Airport Hotel is part of the Executive Fantasy Hotels chain. While all of the Executive hotels offer plush suites, the Executive Airport Hotel is the only one of the chain that offers themed suites. Available themes include Egyptian, Arabian, Asian and Tropical Paradise. The Executive Airport Hotel also offers extras for a passion-filled getaway, including heart-shaped whirlpool baths, private outdoor pools and mirrored walls. The lodging offers a full bar, too. On Thursdays you can check out the nearby Jackson Memorial Foundation Green Market at Alamo Park, a farmer's market featuring local organic produce, specialty items and ethnic foods. The market is only 1/2 mile from the Executive Airport Hotel, inside the Jackson Memorial Hospital Campus. The hotel is about 10 minutes from downtown Miami, by car.
Executive Airport Hotel
6700 NW 12th St.
Miami, FL 33126
305-871-1166
executivefantasyhotels.com
The Pelican Hotel offers a modern take on themed lodging. This upscale hotel has an eclectic selection of themed rooms and suites. These include traditional picks such as the Viva Las Vegas Room as well as many more subtly decorated rooms, including the Executive Thirties Room and the Power Flower Room. Each room comes with a plasma or liquid-crystal display television, free Wi-Fi and a refrigerator. Also on site is the Pelican Cafe, a well known Miami lunch spot. Pelican Hotel is located in Miami's Art Deco District, where you can see Miami's colorful and historic architecture.
Pelican Hotel
826 Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-3373
pelicanhotel.com
