Monte Carlo Miami Beach

Twelve floors of Mid-Century Modern architecture define Monte Carlo Miami Beach, set on Collins Avenue in the Mid-Beach corridor north of South Beach's crowded strip. The oceanfront tower keeps its terrazzo lobby and porthole windows original to the 1950s build, a quieter alternative for travelers who want beach access without the Ocean Drive crush.

Rooms face either the Atlantic or the Intracoastal side; oceanfront units get private balconies deep enough for two chairs. Direct beach access sits steps from the pool deck.

Bal Harbour Shops are a ten-minute drive north; the Faena District and its restaurants lie roughly fifteen blocks south along Collins.