South Beach, the flashy focal point of Miami, has no shortage of luxury boutique hotels. Of course, some swanky digs charge a lot more per night than others -- an unsafe move at this time of year, when the big tourist crowds are in scarce supply. That’s why we’ve scoured the hotel scene to find deals at a few posh properties willing to dramatically under-value their appeal. That’s good news for savvy fringe season travelers looking to score a superb stay on the cheap, before Miami’s summertime swamp weather sets in.
Bayside Glam: The Mondrian, South Beach
- Rates: from $164
- Compares to: $249 at the Mandarin Oriental, another 4.5-pearl hotel on the Bay
- Why: Awarded Best Boutique; Best Bathrooms; Best Pools; Best Service
Relaxed, all-suite boutique: The Angler’s Boutique Resort
- Rates: from $222
- Compares to: $296 for an equally large, stylish suite at The Tides
- Why: Awarded Best Boutique; Best Rooms; Best Service
Beachfront icon: The National
- Rates: from $191
- Compares to: $405 for similar digs at the neighboring Ritz-Carlton South Beach
- Why: Huge, sleek set of pools; direct beach access; great gym
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