1. Conrad Miami
City: Brickell, FL
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (305) 503-6500
Address: 1395 Brickell Ave.
Description: A pillow menu is only one of the over-the-top amenities the Conrad Miami offers. The 36-story property overlooks Biscayne Bay and houses 203 guest rooms and suites, many of which have views of the bay or city. Each bed has 500-thread-count bed linen, flat-screen televisions, Bose SoundDock iPod music systems, and Bose Wave music systems in all of the rooms, which also include Internet access and minibars. Two restaurants, a bar, and a wine room are on-site and there is 24-hour room service for those who wish to stay in bathrobes. The Spa at Conrad Miami and the fitness center, which is open 24 hours, includes a rooftop pool, hot tub, and tennis courts.
2. Four Seasons
City: Brickell, FL
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (305) 358-3535
Address: 1435 Brickell Ave.
Description: With spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, this hotel lives up to its namesake with spacious rooms (including 39 suites) and dozens of amenities. Complimentary breakfast, a pool, and fitness facilities are offered—also look into incentives and packages offered such as free nights with multiple-night bookings.
3. Mandarin Oriental
City: Brickell, FL
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (305) 913-8288
Address: 500 Brickell Key Dr.
Description: The Mandarin has a private beach, which is one unique feature and only one of many reasons for its popularity. Two restaurants and a bar are on-site and a 15,000-square-foot spa features private treatment rooms and VIP suites. A pool and private beach club top it all off—and those who are eco-friendly can appreciate the hotel’s award-winning services and conservation.
4. Viceroy Miami
City: Brickell, FL
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (305) 503-4400, (866) 781-9923
Address: 485 Brickell Ave.
Description: This top-notch property has 162 guest rooms that cater to leisure and business travelers. One- and two-room suites feature kitchens, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and a gourmet minibar. There is a formal restaurant and a more casual poolside cafe (though still with gourmet food), and a pool in addition to the on-site 28,000-square-foot spa. Other over-the-top perks include a rental car service, courtesy house car on weekends, and lifestyle assistant services.