Renowned for its beach resorts, Miami Beach was incorporated in 1915 and has a rich and celebrated hotel history. From the open-air market and live music of Española Way, to historic Collins Avenue, Miami Beach offers a wide range of old hotels still in use today, some built as early as 1925 and bursting with Art-Deco styling, vintage furnishings, and unparalleled views of the Atlantic.
Built in 1925, the Clay Hotel once housed Al Capone's gambling ring, played host to Desi Arnaz and his band, and has welcomed guests like Elton John and Sylvester Stallone. Located along Miami Beach's historic Española Way, the Clay Hotel consists of a number of elegantly furnished rooms, each decorated in tropical tones and offering features like satellite television and refrigerators, amongst others. Amenities include access to outdoor courtyards, laundry services, and a dining area, as well as an adjoining hostel. As of 2010, nightly rates range from $60 to $102.
The Clay Hotel
1438 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305-534-2988
clayhotel.com
Built in 1939, The Hotel was designed by internationally acclaimed Todd Oldham and has become renowned for its elaborate lobby, complete with custom furnishings, walls adorned with mosaic mirrors, and the original terrazzo floors from 1939. The hotel consists of 53 luxuriously furnished rooms and suites, each given individual care and fitted with linens and fabrics in the colors of sand, sky, and sea to compliment the Hotel's Miami Beach surroundings. Amenities include a rooftop pool and deck with an unobstructed view of the ocean, as well as a fitness studio, the Spire bar and lounge, and the acclaimed Wish Restaurant. As of 2010, nightly rates start at $235.
The Hotel
801 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-531-2222
thehotelofsouthbeach.com
Originally built in 1940 during the pre-war hotel boom in Miami Beach, the Raleigh Hotel was designed by world renowned architect L. Murray Dixon and once housed troops for the War Administration. Rooms at the Raleigh Hotel feature mini bars and wireless Internet access, and are outfitted with vintage furnishings, Egyptian cotton sheets, and linens colored in the soft tones of sea and sand. Amenities include private beach access, 24-hour dining services, spa treatments, and in-room massage services. As of 2010, nightly rates range from $255 t0 $635.
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
800-848 1775
raleighhotel.com
