Class: Deluxe
Style: Opulent
Rooms: 142
South Beach
• the hotel inhabits the former Ritz Plaza, built by architect L. Murray Dixon in 1939, which was Miami's tallest building for three decades • now the architect's iconic design has been cleverly married with a dose of Philippe Starck's signature surrealist whimsy within • reception is inspired by a retro-styled American 'sleep-away' camp, complete with recycled-wood desk and classic canoe suspended from the ceiling • guest rooms have a traditional old world feel, echoing France's pre-Revolutionary royal court • sprawling penthouse bungalow has been designed by rock-and-soul legend Lenny Kravitz • outdoor pool • iPad and iPod docking station in-room • fitness centre • Katsuya restaurant features Japanese cuisine and sushi bar • Bazaar restaurant for upscale Spanish fare