The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

Where in the world would you find a personal tanning butler whose sole purpose is to cater to guests' suntanning needs? The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, of course.

The lodging choice of royalty, celebrities, and jet setters, Ritz-Carlton's beachfront beauty celebrates the history of DiLido, a landmark 1953 Morris Lapidus–designed resort on the sands of South Beach. Now faithfully restored, the hotel's exterior recalls a sporty midcentury ocean liner. Inside, club level accommodations and six Oceanfront Lanai Suites highlight 375 chic, modern guest rooms, all just steps from the beach, the trendy street parade of Ocean Drive, and the fashion-forward esplanade along Lincoln Road, home of Miami's leading shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

Ritz-Carlton doormen in relaxed attire usher arrivals into a lobby adorned with an impressive curved wall of polished cherry and 72 domed wall sconces. Groups convene in ten midcentury– inspired meeting rooms, including a 14-person boardroom at the third floor's conference center and a 10,000-square-foot ballroom on the mezzanine. Skilled Ritz-Carlton professionals oversee every detail of business and catered events, from arrivals to audiovisuals to themed entertainment and departures.

Participants at leisure unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, the first and largest Mobil four-star spa in Miami Beach, the elevated beachfront infinity-edge pool, or in a VIP daybed cabana. For a perfect ending to the day, colleagues can regroup for a delicious menu of light bites and specialty cocktails at the Lapidus Lounge, steak and seafood at Bistro One LR, or Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at DiLido Beach Club—the only oceanfront restaurant and lounge in South Beach.