Tamara at the National Hotel

An oceanfront location and a huge infinity pool distinguish the non-smoking National Hotel where guests find plenty of historic ambiance. Built in 1939 the 11-floor National Hotel has retained some of its original Art Deco architectural elements and period decor. The hotel's 151 rooms all come with ocean or city views pillowtop mattresses made up with 300-thread-count custom-designed sheets and...

Valet parking is never cheap in South Beach; prices range from $12 for less than two hours to $19. Instead, try one of the many municipal lots; the nearest is on 16th Street.

Dinner starts at 6pm, which is an ideal time to grab an outdoor table and catch the last sun-lit glimpses of the Atlantic before the artificially-lit infinity pool commands your attention.

The Scene
Inspired by the works of art-deco painter Tamara de Lempicka, whose gloved likeness watches over patrons from a ceiling mural, Tamara's limited number of indoor tables spill...

Daring French fusion and an "ooh-la-la" water view make this romantic South Beach hotel eatery a feast for the senses.