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THE SUITE LIFE

MIA CONNECTIONS SPRING 2015

By Christine Borges

MIA CONNECTIONS SPRING 2015PHOTOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: COURTESY OF THE CARILLON HOTEL & SPA; COURTESY OF KASKADES SUITES

THE SUITE LIFE

The hotel boom in South Florida means one thing

for visitors and locals: plenty of options.

MIA CONNECTIONS SPRING 2015

Many of us hope for the celebrity treatment when traveling and vacationing. Why have one swimming pool when you can have four to choose from? Why step foot outside of your ho-tel, when you can bowl and skate without leaving the premises? The best part is oftentimes you won't even need the celebrity budget if you're vacationing in South Florida.

The beach, nightlife, shopping and dining in Miami simply lend themselves to luxury. And staying and playing here means one thing: finding accommodations that suit your needs. But with a whole new crop of experiences springing up all around the city and a constant flux of hotels opening their doors, the choice of whether to stay at a boutique or big hotel chain really is yours. Here, then, are some of Miami's biggest contenders for your attention.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE CARILLON HOTEL & SPA

MIA CONNECTIONS SPRING 2015

K A S K A D E S S U I T E SBigger isn’t always better, and Kaskades Suites is proof. With only 25 suites, the

rooms each have stand-out features (hello, hands-free toilets and custom outdoor

Japanese soaking tubs) that you’ll usually only find in a hotel’s most expensive

suites. The rooms are so comfortable and cozy that you won’t want to leave—but

everything in South Beach is walking distance, so you’ll feel obliged to explore. One

of Miami’s best bars is at the adjacent Gale South Beach (Regent Cocktail Club),

where you’ll get to experience speakeasy-style cocktails with a jazzy ambience. If

you’re a night owl—or even a morning person—room service is available here from

7 a.m.–11 p.m. And if you’re particularly tech savvy—or lazy—you can use the mobile

application to select your room, check in and enter the accommodations with the use

of a compatible Apple device. Beach bums can rest assured that they’re covered, too:

Two reserved beach chairs are yours at the neighboring Shelborne Beach Club.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF KASKADES SUITES

Part of Menin HospitalityAddress: 300 17th St. in Miami BeachTelephone: 305-673-0199Rooms: 25 suites act as an annex of Gale South BeachPools: OneDrinks and Dining: Dolce Italian, Regent Cocktail Club and Rec Room, all located at the adjacent Gale South BeachSpecial Amenities: Custom outdoor Japanese soaking tubs, GuyandGirl bath amenities, furniture imported from Italy, spa bathtub for two, hands-free Toto Washlet toilet, 55” LED TV, rain shower that doubles as an aromatherapy steam room with customizable scent optionsPro tip: You can watch the films on display at the Soundscape outdoor theater from the rooftop pool.

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