South Beach Motels

How long have you been wanting to experience a South Beach vacation? Well, there is no time like the present. Come take advantage of the sun, fun and surf, all available without even using your passport. Here are a few hotels that are sure to make your stay in Miami's South Beach memorable.

The Mercury South Beach Hotel is an all suites boutique hotel. This upscale hotel is situated in the midst of some of the country's hottest restaurants and nightclubs such as Nemo Restaurant, Shoji Sushi, Segundo Cigar Bar, The Room Wine Bar, Big Pink, La Factoria, Prive, Opium, Smith & Wollensky, Pearl and Nikki Beach Club. Amenities include a secluded pool and jacuzzi and valet parking. The suites truly pamper guests with Italian Moderne furnishings, Belgian linens, two television, VCR, multilingual phones, in-room fax, T-1 internet access, whirlpool spa, marble bath, kitchen, music system with CD library, spa robes, exotic toiletries, dining table, restaurant room service, in-room safe and king size bed. The Mercury South Beach Hotel is a property of the trendy South Beach Group of hotels.

The Maxine Hotel is a great find. It offers one of the best locations in South Beach at bargain prices with rates from $75. Its 74 rooms are simple but clean and comfortable. All rooms offer electronic door locks, in-room electronic safes, remote controlled color television and DirectTV satellite. In addition guests enjoy complimentary coffee 24 hours a day, on-site parking and the hotel shuttle vans are available 24 hours for tours and airport transfers.

The Penguin Hotel is a fully renovated 1940's Late Art Deco structure offering 44 guest rooms. Opened in 1948, horizontality is a prominent architectural feature, a harbinger of the International Style of the 1950's and 1960's. The hotel is located directly on Ocean Drive facing the beach. Its twin, the Pelican Hotel still exists at the corner of Ocean Drive and 8th Street. The Front Porch Cafe, which opens to the sidewalks of Ocean Drive serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The quality of both the breakfast and the people watching attracts many locals to the Penguin's front porch. Mozart's Bar and Cafe serves liquid refreshments and light fare overlooking the hotel's private garden. Guests have swimming privileges at the Penguin's sister hotel.

These hotels are sure to make your stay a memorable one, so treat yourself to a great time on the beach, South Beach that is.