Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour
This premium beachfront hotel is less than a mile from the Bal Harbour Shops and a 15-minute drive from South Beach.
Semi-private elevators lead to elegant rooms and suites featuring private balconies, espresso machines, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Lavish bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows have freestanding tubs overlooking the ocean. Suites add full gourmet kitchens.
The 10,000 sq ft spa offers waterfront treatment suites (surcharge) and a fitness center, while the pool features private cabanas. Services include personal shoppers and complimentary transportation to the Bal Harbour Shops.