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Miami. Chic rooms, bursting with tropical lime green and subtle earth tones, are hip
enough for the design-obsessed scenesters.
Freehand Miami
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
305-531-2727;
http://thefreehand.com
;
2727 Indian Creek Dr; dm/r from
$50/220; )
The Freehand is the brilliant re-imagining of the old Indian Creek Hotel, a classic of the
Miami Beach scene. Rooms are comfortably minimalist, with just the right amount of loc-
al artwork and wooden tones to strike a nice balance between warm funky and cool hip.
Dorms serve the hostel crowd, and the on-site
Broken Shaker
is one of the best bars in
town.
Red South Beach
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
800-528-0823;
www.redsouthbeach.com
; 3010 Collins Ave; r $130-200;
)
Red is indeed the name of the game, from the cushions on the sleek chairs in the lobby to
the flashes dancing around the marble pool to deep, blood-crimson headboards and walls
wrapping you in warm sexiness in the small but beautiful guest rooms. The Red is excel-
lent value for money and come evening the pool-bar complex is a great place to unwind
and meet fellow guests.
Daddy O Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 305-868-4141;
www.daddyohotel.com
;
9660 E Bay Harbor Dr; r $150-260; )
The Daddy O is a cheerful, hip option that looks, from the outside, like a large B&B that's
been fashioned for MTV and Apple employees. This vibe continues in the lobby and the
rooms: cool, clean lines offset by bright, bouncy colors, plus a nice list of amenities: flat-
screen TVs, custom wardrobes, free wi-fi and the rest. It's located about 3 miles north of
North Miami Beach.
Mimosa
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
305-868-4141;
www.themimosa.com
;
6525 Collins Ave; r $120-220;
)
