The Spa at W South Beach

"And then there are the amenities, some more unparalleled than others, including Florida's first ever Mr Chow restaurant, stellar Soleà restaurant helmed by an El Bulli alum, three "destination" bars -- The Living Room lobby bar, WETbar pool bar, and Grove, a secret garden gathering spot for cocktails -- a nightclub called WALL, and a Bliss spa"

"Large, modern rooms; terraces angled to overlook the ocean; elegant landscaping around the pool; a lush Bliss spa -- the W tops the Miami greats"

"Miami's first W property is a major departure for the brand: all 408 spacious residences have a French bohemian aesthetic, and are done in various shades of white and gray"

"Exercise at the Sweat Fitness Center, enjoy a massage at Bliss Spa or simply relax in the outdoor heated pools"

"Chow); an "excellent" staff oversees the "beautiful" rooms featuring glass balconies with ocean views, kitchenettes and spa showers, and if some think it "too expensive", most fans say a stay at this "intriguing" hotel is "worth it"

"Chow, which is patrolled by white-tuxedoed waiters, but Soleá, the more low-key Spanish restaurant, is the better bet"