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The Michel is more Metropole than Miami, and we mean that as a compliment. The old-
world wooden fixtures, refined sense of tweedy style and dinner-jacket ambience don't get
in the way of friendly service. The lovely restaurant and cool bar-lounge are as elegant as
the hotel they occupy.
Biltmore Hotel HISTORIC HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
855-311-6903; www.biltmorehotel.com ; 1200 Anastasia Ave; r from $209;
)
Though the Biltmore's standard rooms can be small, a stay here is a chance to sleep in one
of the great laps of US luxury. The grounds are so palatial it would take a solid week to ex-
plore everything the Biltmore has to offer - we highly recommend reading a book in the
Romanesque/Arabian Nights opulent lobby, sunning underneath enormous columns and
taking a dip in the largest hotel pool in the continental USA.
Greater Miami
Inn at the Fisher Island Club RESORT
( GOOGLE MAP ; 305-535-6000; www.fisherislandclub.com ; r $600-2250; )
If you're not Jeb Bush (who lives here), the only way to glimpse Fisher Island is to stay at
this luxurious resort. Whether in 'simple' rooms or Vanderbilt-era cottages, your money
will be well spent: one of the best-rated spas in the country is here, as well as eight restaur-
ants (which seems like overkill given the size of the island) and enough royal perks to
please a pharaoh.
Eating
Miami is a major immigrant entrepĂ´t and a sucker for food trends. Thus you get a good
mix of cheap ethnic eateries and high-quality top-end cuisine here. There's admittedly a lot
of dross too, especially on Miami Beach, where people can overcharge tourists and get
away with it. The best new spots for dining are in the Wynwood, Midtown and Design
District area; Coral Gables is also an established foodie hot spot.
 
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