ON THE MONEY

Everyone loves a bargain, so we’ve singled out the best new hotels offering serious bang for your buck

The Goodtime Hotel, Miami

The name says it all. This partnership between Grammy-winning musician Pharrell Williams and hospitality mogul David Grutman and has brought a healthy dash of A-list hedonism to Florida’s party city. The weekend DJ sets, indooroutdoor gym and spa aside, it’s the location that makes this such a steal: the hotel is just seconds from Ocean Drive’s buzzy bars, swaying palms and art deco facades, but set back enough to bask in a fun, chilled-out vibe of its own. The 266 rooms are cool and breezy in decor, and many come with Atlantic views, although you’ll no doubt spend most of your time soaking up the sun at Strawberry Moon, a restaurant and retro swim club and bar decked out in candy-floss pink and coconut-white tones. It’s the place to be for Mediterraneaninspired poolside brunches, as well as evening cocktails, or to kick back on floral-patterned daybeds. From $161 (£132). thegoodtimehotel.com

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THE STANDARD, HUA HIN, THAILAND

A holiday hotspot for over a century, Hua Hin is hardly short of hotels, but The Standard’s arrival last year is shaking things up. This isn’t your typical Thai getaway: the bright, modernist main buildings have a Palm Springs vibe to them, with a delicious mango-and-cream palette in the guest rooms. The villas — built in a similar style — offer a more exclusive escape, tucked between banyan-dotted gardens and with private plunge pools. There are also three restaurants and an open-air spa, and Hua Hin’s long sweep of sand is moments away.

From THB3,150 (£73). standardhotels.com

MAMA LISBOA, LISBON

Mama Shelter has been honing its mix of affordability and fun since 2008, and its first Portuguese outing now inserts that signature mix into the hip ’hood of Príncipe Real. Guest rooms are small but come to life with locally inspired, maximalist design, from ceiling sardine prints to jungle-print sofas. Lounge like a Lisboeta in the rooftop space, wake up with morning yoga or enjoy the evening DJ sets. Menus have subtle French flair and there are free in-room films.

From €89 (£75). mamashelter.com