Even if you don't want to drink mojitos, the pool bar at the Delano is a must see. Love that place, they have pretty tasty margaritas too.

Well, just got an email from my TA...For the 3rd week in July, I can get The National for $166 per night City View Room or Ocean Front $210.50.Or we go for the Ritz Carlton South Beach,Resort View Room for $219.00 per night.

We havent picked a hotel yet. I was just trying to arm myself with some South Beach knowledge since I am probably the only person born and raised in Florida and hasnt been to South Beach yet. LOL

Beachboi, have you been to South Beach?

The hotels on Collins Avenue in the Lincoln Road area (which is both the RC and The National) are so far back from the ocean, you must be over the tree line in order to see the ocean.

I'd bet it is close to 3/4 of a mile from the road (which the hotels are on top of) to the water.

Personally, I'd take the RC Resort view. If you get a high enough resort view room at the RC you should be able to see the water.

Okay, I have the perfect place for you, Hotel Shelley. It's one block off of the beach, but by far it's the best hotel. I stayed there a few years ago and had a great time. The beds are nice (we got a room with two queens), kind of modern, not too much clutter. But the best part is the happy hour in the lobby every day at 5 pm.

If you are looking for a great boutique hotel, which wasn't that expensive-this is the place!!!!!

Enjoy!

Does anyone have any thoughts on the Cresent Resort? My girlfriend mentioned them and we can get a 2 bed/2 bath suite w/ sleeper sofa for $295 the first 3 nights and for $220 the last night. Before taxes.

For $250 in July I would go with a smaller room at one of the nicer oceanfront resorts on Collins north of 14th Street.

I would try:

The Delano
The Shore Club
The Ritz-Carlton
The Loews

The Crescent doesn't have a pool (I've walked by it a million times) and it is quite a ways to the beach.

It is looking like it might just be 2 of us.

I will keep looking at all the suggestions, thanks everyone.! Especially for the Mojito tips!

For $249 I'd stay at the National. It's on the beach, has a gorgeous pool and is in a very good location. Don't think you can get the Delano, etc for that price even in July.

Ok! We scored some tickets! Woohoo!

Unfortunately we got more than we needed. 3 tickets for Sat. show not so good seating and then we got 3 tickets for Sun. show awesome seating.

And it might be more of a family trip than a girls weekend. And 1 hubby isnt crazy about South Beach so we might travel north to Ft. Lauderdale.

Sorry for the changes! Any great reccomendations for Ft. Lauderdale?