National Hotel

Fully renovated in 2014, the National Hotel maintains its distinct art deco heritage (the chocolate- and ebony-hued pieces in the lobby date back to the 1930s, and the baby grand piano headlines the throwback Blues Bar) while also keeping up with SoBe's glossy newcomers. Guest rooms are found within the historic art deco tower and larger suites in the poolside cabana wing.

A moderately priced designer hotel on posh upper Collins Avenue, the National boasts one of the largest, sleekest pools in Miami. Small rooms, though, and relaxed, haphazard service doesn't contend with its super-chic neighbors, the Delano and Sagamore hotels, but a 2013 revamp to exterior and common spaces did help.

Located in the Art Deco District, the historic National Hotel provides a quiet retreat from the party atmosphere of Collins Avenue. The beachfront property retains much of its 1930's design, from the pale-yellow stucco facade to the lobby's geometric wall sconces and vintage barrel chairs.

Just a few steps from the beach and the Lincoln Road Mall, this hotel features stylized decor elements reflecting the era the hotel was built in when it served as an escape haven for celebrities. Opened in 1939, this hotel has remained one of the most frequented lodgings in the area.

This Art Deco property, built in 1939, emerged from a full renovation in 2014. A member of the Historic Hotels of America, its beachfront location, two pools (one of them 203-feet long), and playfully decorated rooms in the main tower and 36 cabana suites, attract a young, stylish mix of guests.