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( 305-532-0570;
www.hotelstaugustine.com
; 347 Washington Ave; r $126-289; )
Wood
that's blonder than Barbie and a crisp-and-clean deco theme combine to create one of
South Beach's most elegant yet stunningly modern sleeps. A hip-and-homey standout.
Lords Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
( 877-448-4754;
www.lordssouthbeach.com
; 1120 Collins Ave; r $120-240, ste $330-540;
)
The epicenter of South Beach's gay scene is this 'appropriately oriented' hotel,
with rooms decked out in lemony yellow and offset by pop art. Lords is hip, yet doesn't
affect an attitude.
Kent Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
( 305-604-5068;
www.thekenthotel.com
;
1131 Collins Ave; r $69-199; )
The lobby is a
kick, filled with fuchsia and electric-orange geometric furniture plus bright Lucite toy
blocks. Rooms continue the playfulness. One of South Beach's better deals.
Pelican Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 305-673-3373;
www.pelicanhotel.com
;
826 Ocean Dr; r $165-425, ste $295-555; )
The
name and deco facade don't hint at anything unusual, but the decorators went wild inside
with great themes such as 'Best Whorehouse,' 'Executive Zebra' and 'Me Tarzan, You
Vain.'
Cadet Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 305-672-6688;
www.cadethotel.com
; 1701 James Ave; r $189-280; )
This unassum-
ing little boutique hotel has the perfect deco aesthetic, with creative embellishments
everywhere and a shaded verandah that's an oasis of calm.
Northern Miami Beach
Circa 39
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
( 305-538-4900;
www.circa39.com
;
3900 Collins Ave; r $85-144; )
If you love
South Beach style but loathe South Beach attitude, Circa has got your back. Combines
