The Standard Miami

Location. The Standard Miami, positioned alongside a residential community on Belle Island in Miami Beach, Fla., is connected by bridge to South Beach. The beach and the Art Deco district are located one-and-one-half miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. A Scandinavian-style lobby boasts terrazzo floors, fabric wall art, beaded drapes and glass window artworks. Lawn-view rocking chairs are arranged along a palm-lined patio. The on-site Lido Restaurant serves continental and Mediterranean-style cuisine while the Lido Grill overlooks Biscayne Bay and serves cold drinks and grilled fare. The intimate Lido Bar is located adjacent to the hotel's outdoor infinity pool and spa tub. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Function rooms accommodate up to 50 people. The Standard Spa offers holistic and hydrotherapy spa services for a fee, and provides complimentary access to Turkish indoor and outdoor baths, an aroma steam room and a cedar sauna. A fitness center offers yoga and tai chi workshops. A choice of colorful mud wraps and a chlorine-free Sound Pool with live D.J. entertainment add to this hotel's appeal.

Guestrooms. The two-story Standard Miami offers 105 that reflect Scandinavian décor with light-wood furnishings and wooden blinds. Room amenities include flat-screen televisions, DVD/CD players, and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Beds feature Egyptian cotton linens and tropical-weight down duvets. Minibars are stocked with organic food items. Bathrooms contain hooded terry-cloth robes, Standard Spa toiletries, dual mirrors and pedestal sinks. Select rooms offer exterior tubs and garden picnic baskets.

Expert Tip. The Standard Miami offers complimentary shuttle service to South Beach every half hour during the daytime and during limited hours in the evening.