Girasole Suites

Between the mid-century towers of Collins Avenue's northern strip, Girasole Suites sits a block from the Faena District's galleries and roughly ten minutes' walk from the open sand at 55th Street, an unfussy base for travelers who want beach access without South Beach's Ocean Drive crowds.

Suites lean toward kitchenettes rather than mini-bars, useful for longer stays. The North Beach bandshell and its weekend market sit within easy walking distance, and the Collins Express bus reaches downtown Miami in under thirty minutes.