Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection

An Art Deco landmark on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club dates to 1940 and keeps its original terrazzo lobby floors and curved marble staircase behind a restored stucco facade. Two beachfront pools sit steps from the Atlantic, a quieter stretch than South Beach proper, four blocks north of Lincoln Road's shops and restaurants.

Rooms mix vintage-inspired furnishings with modern baths; some open directly onto poolside cabana rows. A fitness center and spa round out the property, suited to travelers wanting beach access without the South Beach nightlife crowd.