The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

Overview
The air-conditioned hotel features 375 guest rooms, including two poolside lanai wings in the style of early Miami Beach, and exceptional meeting and conference facilities in a prime location, within walking distance of Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and South Beach nightlife. This landmark South Beach hotel was originally designed by Morris Lapidus in 1953 and has been completely restored. It houses an original art collection featuring established and emerging artists. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with a 24-hour reception service. Facilities include a hotel safe, hairdressing salon, kids' club (fees apply) and room and laundry services. For dining and drinks, guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Business guests in particular will appreciate the WLAN Internet access (fees apply). Guests may also take advantage of the on-site car park and garage (parking fees apply

How far is the nearest beach?
This hotel is located directly on the beach

Distance from Airport
This hotel is located 25km from Miami International Airport

Rooms
The rooms have sweeping views of the ocean, the pool or South Beach, creating soothing backdrops for relaxing at the end of a busy day. Some rooms feature a walk-out terrace or balcony, perfect for people-watching and savouring the fresh sea air. Double or king-size feather beds and bath butler and bath menu services are complimented by modern touches, including high-speed Internet access, data ports and in-room safes. Each room comes with an en suite bathroom with shower, sumptuous marble bath and hairdryer, as well as direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, minibar, ironing set, air conditioning and heating.
Suites are available at an extra charge

Food & Drink
Bistro One LR is a modern American bistro where guests can enjoy dining either inside, surrounded by beautiful artwork, or al fresco, under the stars with music and great energy. The Lapidus Lounge is a popular gathering spot offering Spanish-inspired light bites, specialty martinis and an outdoor terrace with a live DJ and music. The Dilido Beach Club is the only beachfront restaurant on South Beach; it serves 'Sun' cuisine, inspired by the tastes found along the African coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Sports & Entertainment
The hotel offers non-stop recreational options, such as WaveRunner hire, parasailing and snorkelling. A heated, elevated pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean lures guests with a poolside snack bar and a sun terrace featuring sun loungers and a tanning butler to assist with sunbathing needs. The sun-drenched sands are dotted with comfortable chairs, loungers and parasols, providing pure relaxation. Guests may also enjoy a game of beach volleyball. Hotel facilities include a gym, a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. For additional fees, guests may enjoy aerobics, massage and spa treatments, diving, surfing, windsurfing, motor boating, sailing, catamaran boating and canoeing. For the younger guests, the Ritz Kids activity programme offers supervised outdoor games, swimming, movies and arts and crafts (programme fees apply). Tennis, golf, shopping and sightseeing abound in the area surrounding the resort. The Miami Beach Golf Club is only about a 5-minute drive away (greens fees app