With its iconic luxury address among the pastel palette skyline of Art Deco hotels in Miami Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach puts you in the heart of the chic urban landscape of one of the city’s most fabled neighborhoods. The landmark postmodernism hotel, designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, embraces its glamorous past with a transformed contemporary spirit, providing a front-row seat to the dazzling energy of South Beach. Dating back to 1953, this luxe, beachfront hotel is a 9-minute walk from Lincoln Road Mall and 11 minutes from the Bass Museum of Art. Elegant rooms and suites come with marble bathrooms, 24-hour room service, and minibars, as well as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and WiFi (fee). Upgraded quarters add a range of perks such as kitchens, ocean-view balconies and access to a club-lounge. There's an upscale beachfront restaurant serving seafood and steaks, and a refined Spanish/American bistro, in addition to a chic lobby bar and a cocktail lounge; breakfast is free. Other amenities include a posh spa, an ocean-view outdoor pool and event space.