Best Hotels near University of Miami

Although it only opened its doors in 2012, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has made a lasting impression on Miami Beach, Florida, visitors. Travelers describe their experiences here as phenomenal, primarily due to the property's attentive staff and prime location. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from its seat in Bal Harbour (about 10 miles north of South Beach), this member of the St. Regis Hotels family provides a less frenzied setting much appreciated by couples and travelers with children. Guest rooms are spacious (albeit pricey thanks to the $40 daily resort fee) and feature pastel hues and private furnished balconies, as well as high-tech amenities like 46-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players and iPod docking stations. When you're not bedding down, you can pass the time at one of two outdoor pools, the 14,000-square-foot Remède Spa or the adjacent 1,000-foot-long beach. The resort also features four on-site restaurants, including one with a wine vault. And because The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

You'll have to adjust your expectations when staying at the The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami. This isn't where you book if you want to stay in the nucleus of South Beach activity to shop all day and party every night. Rather, this is where you come for a little R&R with a taste of luxury. The deluxe and standard rooms at this Ritz-Carlton outpost boast 42-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose surround sound systems, while suites bump you up to two flat-screens TVs and fully equipped kitchens. The hotel also features a 10,000-square-foot spa, a heated outdoor pool and the Artisan Beach House restaurant. Some guests said the food and service were superb, while others were disappointed in the food quality and high prices – especially the $40 daily resort fee. And if you couldn't tell from its name, this hotel sits in Bal Harbour, just 15 miles northeast of downtown Miami and about 10 miles north of South Beach. Because this hotel is part of the Marriott family, it gives Marriott Bonvoy members the chance to earn and redeem points during their stays.

This chic boutique hotel is located in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, just north of Miami, offering a quiet respite from the party hard city but a convenient location close enough to visit the shops and restaurants found in Bal Harbour. The rooms here are dressed in white linens with pops of magenta and lime and are equipped with 42-inch HDTVs, iPod docking stations and Keurig coffee makers. Some guests found the accommodations to be small and in need of an update, but any issues brought to the hotel are met with a smile and solution. Hotel guests are treated to complimentary breakfast each morning (which is covered by the property's $15 "urban fee"), though some recent visitors note the offerings aren't anything spectacular. The Palm Restaurant, however, earns praise for its delectable (albeit a tad expensive) dishes. And while it doesn't offer a pool like other Miami-based properties, the daddy O hotel miami is just a short drive (or walk) to the beaches that line Florida's eastern coast.

At the Bal Harbour Quarzo Boutique Hotel, the amenities are abundant and the location is quiet, making it a great choice for families and couples looking for an uninterupted getaway. As its name suggests, this boutique property is located just 8 miles north of Miami Beach in the calmer Bal Harbour area. Accommodations at this hotel are sleek and contemporary, featuring Italian linens, kitchens, blackout drapes and flat-screen TVs. When it comes to the staff, some guests cite a few customer service snafus; however, others are impressed with the impeccable state of the suites. While here, you'll have access to the property's section of shoreline, where you'll find lounge chairs and parasols and indulge in beach food and beverage services. If you can, guests suggest paying the extra price for a suite on the higher floors. The closer you get to the bottom, the noiser it becomes, not to mention the really ugly views.