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Amidst the glamor of the Art Deco District and iconic South Beach, the Beacon Hotel shines.
Amidst the glamor of the Art Deco District and iconic South Beach, the Beacon Hotel shines.
OCEAN DRIVE IS FROZEN IN TIME.
In its permanent yesteryear of neon lights, oversize mojitos, art deco-style hotels, and canopied sidewalk cafés, it’s a playground for both architecture enthusiasts and hedonists to roam. Here, amid the sea of swanky restaurants and nightclubs and directly opposite the namesake beach of South Beach, is the perfect balance of style, excitement, and comfort — the Beacon Hotel.
If a trip back to 1930s Miami sounds like a good idea, this 75-room boutique hotel delivers. After beholding the postcard-perfect aesthetic of the Beacon’s exterior, the lobby welcomes you in all its art deco charm: bright-orange and brown terrazzo floors, tufted white chairs with sweeping backs, and a second-floor mezzanine bordered with geometric-patterned railings in a metallic finish. And the lobby bar promises to get you into vacation mode before you even check in.
This distinctly retro theme carries up to your cozy accommodations. Choose from three options — deluxe double, ocean-view king, or one-bedroom suite — all boasting Serta Heavenly mattresses, luxury linens and toiletries, and a Nespresso machine. If you manage to rise from your ultra-comfortable divan before noon, complimentary breakfast is available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For the admirably self- disciplined, a fully equipped fitness center is available around the clock. The rest of us will already be cooling down at The Place, the on-site restaurant and mojito bar. The bright-orange canopy and climbing vines overhead pair perfectly with a colorful cocktail and an afternoon of people watching and plan-making.
And of course there’s the beach. One of the biggest draws of the Beacon is its proximity to the sights and sounds of that bustling strip of white sand and sea. Finding a spot is hardly a challenge with the hotel’s free beach towels and chairs. The only decision you’ll have to make: sunny or shady?
A mere 15-minute drive from the world’s leading cruise port, PortMiami, the Beacon Hotel is the perfect pre- or post- vacation stay, putting you front and center of everything that has made Miami “The Magic City” since the 1920s. Whether you’re interested in studying history, appreciating art, soaking up sun, or partying the night away, it’s all right here. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll be lucky to make the Beacon Hotel your home away from home, while you discover all that this great • city has to offer. beaconsouthbeach.com
If a trip back to 1930s Miami sounds like a good idea, this 75- room boutique hotel delivers.