Marseilles Beachfront Hotel

Forty-eight years after its original mid-century build, the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel still holds its Collins Avenue footprint in the heart of Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District, steps from the sand and a five-minute walk to the restaurants and galleries of Lincoln Road.

Rooms lean toward ocean or city-skyline views, with the pool deck facing east to catch sunrise over the Atlantic. The four-star property suits couples and small groups wanting beach access without the density of South Beach's club strip further south.

Valet parking and a beachside bar cover the basics; Ocean Drive's nightlife sits a short stroll away for those who want it.