Best Hotels near Miami International University of Art & Design

Recent guests said the ME Miami's modern-chic style and excellent customer service greets you as soon as you walk through the door. This Meliá Hotels outpost, which debuted in July 2016, features a sleek gray and white color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the property, creating an airy, sophisticated atmosphere, according to reviewers. Visitors were also quick to compliment the hotel's location in downtown Miami, just steps from the AmericanAirlines Arena, the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. You'll be able to appreciate the hotel's address while admiring views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline from the hotel's rooftop infinity pool and bar – another highlight for recent lodgers. Or, take in the hotel's perch from the floor-to-ceiling windows in your digs, some of which come with a balcony. All are outfitted with abstract artwork, modern furnishings and bold patterns, as well as Nespresso coffee makers, 48-inch flat-screen TVs and other techy touches, such as a Sound Bar System and a Jack Pack media hub. The hotel also boasts a fitness center, a spa, an indoor lounge and STK Rebel, a new brand within the STK chain of steakhouses that features a broader menu and a DJ.

An ideal choice for cruise ship passengers, the Miami Marriott Hotel Biscayne Bay sits on the city's waterfront, just minutes from PortMiami. In fact, many recent guests said they booked the hotel for a pre- or post-cruise stay. Thanks to the hotel's location near the marina, it offers stunning views of the bay from its room and suites, which are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, wireless internet access (for a fee), plasma TVs and coffee makers. Select accommodations are also equipped with balconies (a worthy splurge, according to recent visitors). While reviewers were generally pleased with their rooms, some said accommodations were on the small side (standard rooms measure 275 square feet) and could benefit from a renovation. Lodgers were more complimentary of the on-site dining options, especially the seafood-centric Catch Grill & Bar. This Marriott outpost also offers an on-site coffee shop and a poolside bar. In addition to the outdoor pool, the property boasts a fitness center. What's more, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn or redeem points by staying here.

The Langford Hotel in downtown Miami is considered the area's first historic hotel. Originally built in 1925, the beaux-arts building was once Miami National Bank. Though it holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, recent guests characterized the hotel's restored interiors as far from outdated. The most popular renovation additions are the on-site restaurant, PB Station, and the rooftop Pawn Broker bar – both of which give decor and menu nods to the pre-Prohibition era. Travelers are also complimentary of the refurbished, spacious guest rooms, which feature neutral color palettes with pops of teal along with vintage-inspired fixtures. Former lodgers also appreciated the modern amenities, which include flat-screen TVs, minifridges complimentary Wi-Fi and bathrooms that feature walk-in rainfall showers. Plus, visitors say everyone from the bar staff to the bellmen provides polite service.