423 Best Hotels in Florida, USA

This posh boutique hotel, stomping ground of Florida's well-heeled, is full of historic touches and creature comforts—from its yellow facade with dramatic white-draped entry to modern draws like the renowned spa and Daniel Boulud restaurant. The lobby, with soaring cypress ceilings, underscores The Brazilian Court's Roaring '20s origins. Although not directly on the beach, car service and access to an oceanfront facility allow guests to enjoy plenty of beachside fun in the sun. All the studio and one- and two-bedroom suites have rich limestone baths and showers, wine refrigerators, and personal butler service; bay windows look out into the impeccably maintained gardens and enchanting flower-filled courtyards. The rooms all recently underwent a redesign that includes lush green velvet headboards and sofas that add a bold nod to the palms just outside, while white linens and pops of lavender brighten the space. Each room features a curated collection of black and white photography by renowned photographer Terry O’Neill, that pays homage to some of the most inspiring icons of pop culture. Amenities include an on-site hair salon and spa, and Café Boulud, a local outpost of the New York original; hotel guests reportedly have a better shot than outsiders at procuring a table. Don't feel like dressing up for dinner? There's in-room dining from the same kitchen.

More than an opulent hotel, The Breakers is a legendary 140-acre self-contained jewel of a resort built in a Mediterranean style and loaded with amenities, from a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa and grandiose beach club with four pools and a half-mile private beach to 10 tennis courts, croquet courts, and two 18-hole golf courses. Henry Flagler's descendants still run the place and invest $25 million a year to keep it at the cutting edge. Dating from 1896 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the common areas have water nymphs frolicking at the main fountain, and majestic frescoes grace hallways leading to restaurants. The equally lovely rooms take on a different, more contemporary character and are best described as cheerfully sophisticated with a classic style. For added luxury, there's the 25-room, private-access Flagler Club, a "guest house" within the hotel with added amenities like a private lounge, plush decor, and car service via the club's Tesla. One of the most extensive wine collections in the world is housed here, keeping the hotel's six sommeliers busy, and the resort's ten restaurants and eight bars are all excellent. In addition, the property's historic par-70 Ocean Course, the oldest 18 holes in all of Florida, as well as its contemporary off-site counterpart, The Breakers Rees Jones Course, are open to members and hotel guests only; for those looking to learn on the green, the John Webster Golf Academy offers private and group lessons. With all that's going on at The Breakers, it's a miracle if you can ever pry yourself off the property.

So close to the Magic Kingdom you can see the colors change on the Cinderella Castle, this red-roofed, Victorian-style resort emulates the look of the great railroad resorts of the past with beautifully appointed rooms, rambling verandas, delicate, white-painted woodwork, and brick chimneys.

Brilliantly colored bougainvillea, coconut palm, and guava trees—and a botanical garden of other rare species—make this 2-acre adult hideaway one of the prettiest places to stay in the Keys. Each of the intimate cottages has furnishings that add to the tropical feel. Spacious studios and one- and two-bedroom suites—with full kitchens and original art—are filled with natural light. Outside, kick back in a lounge chair or hammock, soak in the hot tub, or contemplate sunset from the deck. The resort also has an art gallery and an orchid house with more than 225 plants. At the pool, help yourself to complimentary bottled water and fruit.

Haute tropicale best describes this wildly luxurious private-island retreat, and "second mortgage" might explain how some can afford the extravagant prices, but for those who can, it's worth the price. This property sits on a private 5½-acre palm-fringed island inhabited by Key deer, 3 miles offshore from Little Torch Key. The 15 oceanfront thatch-roofed bungalows house 30 suites with copper soaking tubs, mosquito-netting-draped king-size beds, and British colonial–style furnishings. Other comforts include an indoor and outdoor shower, private veranda, separate living room, and comfy robes and slippers. Two Island Grand Suites are twice the size of the others and offer his-and-hers bathrooms, an outdoor copper tub, and uncompromising ocean views. To preserve the quiet atmosphere, there are no TVs in the bungalows, and cell phones are highly discouraged in public areas.

Among only a handful of French Second Empire buildings in the southeastern United States, this inn consists of a main house, built in 1885, and several adorable cottages. Though it is just minutes from downtown and the University of Florida, it is surrounded by lush gardens, fountains, and ponds across the nearly 2-acre property. Owners Joe and Cindy Montalto welcome you like old friends. Most cottages have verandas, private courtyards, and gas fireplaces; all have kitchens, TVs, and DVD players. A full breakfast is standard fare and is served in the formal dining room or delivered to your cottage. Children and pets are welcome with prior approval.

This posh resort (which cost over $1 billion to build) embodies the next level of ultraglamour and haute living along Miami's North Beach. In every facet of design and operation, the 27-story St. Regis is magnificent. An unassuming entrance gives way to a series of three-story, octagonal lobby partitions finished in rare West African movingui wood and exclusively quarried Chinese marble, illuminated by sparkling chandeliers hung from rosette ceilings, and decked in world-class European artwork. Rooms range from enormous (650 square feet) to gigantic (2,800 square feet), with oversize ocean-view balconies and surprisingly light, understated interiors; discreet butlers are on hand to manage your every need. The 14,000-square-foot spa offers every imaginable treatment, and multiple restaurants provide a nice range of smart culinary experiences. Choose between two infinity pools—each with different experiences. The adult's tranquillity pool is the place to catch up on your reading (or grab a catnap in the sun). The main ocean pool is a family-friendly area. Expect surprises and perks like smoothie tastings, sunscreen, and cold towels during your pool visit. The resort has a kids' day camp if you need some me time. Also set aside some time to shop at chic Bal Harbour Shops, across the street.

This snazzy eco-minded hotel delivers a picturesque, nature-inspired aesthetic throughout the common spaces and room interiors (think heavy use of repurposed wood, living walls, preserved moss, and glassware from recycled wine bottles) and offers a choice of four swimming pools (including the best rooftop one in Florida), a luxurious beach club featuring Wave, a sea-to-table restaurant, and an excellent swath of beach. The 1’s famed 110-foot rooftop pool is laced with palm trees and loungers and remains adults-only day and night, when it transforms into one of the city’s coolest bars. The lobby, with its triple floor-to-ceiling moss art and driftwood lighting fixtures, is one of Miami’s most Instagrammed locales.

The grand dame of Sunny Isles Beach continues to raise the bar for Miami beachfront luxury, delivering a fantasy of modern Mediterranean opulence, with sumptuously appointed, striking gray- and silver-accented interiors and expansive facilities. Oceanfront lawns recall Miami's famed Vizcaya gardens; three stylish swimming pools (one adults-only) and a colossal 20,000-square-foot ESPA spa offer opportunities for relaxation; and the famed Il Mulino New York restaurant is there for excellent dining. Upon arrival, you'll quickly notice the Ferraris and Lamborghinis lining the driveway. With this prelude it's only natural that accommodations are sinfully comfortable and undeniably lavish, with every conceivable frill. Even standard rooms facing away from the ocean seem grand; they have huge flat-screens that rise out of the foot of the bed, making recumbent TV-watching into a theater experience. The property is exceptionally children-friendly, with a fabulous kids' program and tons of activities on-site.

This serenely sophisticated boutique hotel displays a vast collection of modern art on almost every wall. Rooms are decorated in cool grays, with touches of the iconic Winter Park peacock blue, and have workstations and flat-screen TVs. The inn is owned by Rollins College, a private coeducational liberal arts institution, and its income benefits the Alfond Scholars program, the college's premier scholarship fund.

Nestled within a “hardwood hammock” (localese for uplands habitat where hardwood trees such as live oak grow) near the southern border of Everglades National Park, this sprawling, 13-acre resort is not to be missed. There are plenty of reasons to stay on property including three dining outlets; a family activities center with on-site programs; state-of-the-art water sports; charter services and perks like outdoor movie nights, free use of fishing poles and complimentary bikes. Guest rooms, with a color palette that reflects the natural serenity of the grounds, are spacious, modern, and all have a balcony. The deluxe Baker's Cay suite with a kitchen and two bedrooms will make you want to quit your job and move to the Keys. Follow the trails to the white-sand beach for a nightly sunset celebration.

Dotted with coral lounge chairs, umbrellas, and white-sand beaches, this contemporary resort looks as if it were carefully replicated from a retro-chic postcard. An annex of the larger Mediterranean-style The Boca Raton (but set on the downy sands rather than the Intracoastal Waterway), the casually elegant property has 210 rooms, ranging from 420-square-foot standards to 800-square-foot one-bedroom suites overlooking the Atlantic. The rooms and suites showcase a spectacular design featuring honed marble and cerused woods complemented by vibrant coral velvet accents. Each room features a wet bar complete with a water filtration system so you can refill your water bottle for on-the-go hydration, flat-panel TVs, plush bedding, Acqua di Parma bath products, complimentary beach bags and flip-flops, and—most important—easy access to the sand and sea. Guests can lounge by a trio of revamped swimming pools with cabanas and a bar, or linger with a cocktail and leisurely lunch in the on-site Marisol, or you can consult your personal concierge for suggestions. For a change of scenery, head back to the main complex of The Boca Raton (just a short ride away via free shuttle or water taxi) for other dining options, including the trendy Sadelle's.

The glossy, handsome hotel which sits across the Intracoastal Waterway and is a block from Clematis Street radiates swagger, and, this being an Autograph Collection hotel, has numerous posh perks. Named in honor of Byrd and Fred Dewey’s original Palm Beach County estate named Ben Trovato, the hotel blends vintage good looks with contemporary comforts; its lobby is outfitted in oriental rugs, wicker swing chairs, leather-tufted sofas, and soaring bookcases. Amenities include a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center, custom-designed bicycles for guests, morning yoga, pet-friendly policies, and a rooftop pool with private cabanas and an outdoor firepit. There's even a "Book Butler Program," a curated in-room menu of exciting reads honoring the hotel’s muse, Byrd Dewey. The roof boasts the first and only rooftop waterfront drinking and dining outlet in downtown West Palm Beach. The dapperness extends to the rooms, with headboards swathed in toffee-color leather, Turkish linens, 55" smart TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, and La Bottega bath products. Suites feature balconies and soaking tubs or glass showers overlooking the Palm Harbor Marina. Both dining outlets---Proper Grit, on the ground floor and Spruzzo, on the rooftop---are uniformly excellent, though they tend to get crowded on the weekends.

After a massive expansion, the original Betsy Ross Hotel (christened the "Colonial" wing) has been joined with what was the neighboring, historic Carlton Hotel to create a retro-chic, art deco treasure that delivers the full-throttle South Beach experience with style, pizzazz, and a big-time cultural bonus: year-round programs include poetry readings, live jazz, and art shows. The front porch and outdoor eating space along Ocean Drive are perfect for quintessential SoBe people-watching. The lobby, which remains in the original Colonial wing, is busy, but not insanely so, and cultivates a social, trendy scene, especially in the evenings. The guest rooms of The Betsy 2.0 embody a color palette of white and ocean-blue tones with pops of green. Enjoy time at the rooftop pool deck, and consider dining at the hotel's excellent surf-and-turf restaurant by chef Laurent Tourondel, LT Steak & Seafood.

On a quaint residential street, this Spanish-style, three-story inn combines the charm and hospitality of a B&B with modern sensibilities and a chic, coastal-casual vibe. It has a legion of devotees—including the dolphins that entertain guests, almost like clockwork, in the Intracoastal Waterway across the street. Where the wow factor is concerned, though, credit the inn, not the marine life. Each of the 14 rooms (four are suites) is unique and meticulously adorned with vintage furniture, stylish accents, and modern touches such as wine chillers, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and jetted spa tubs framed with iridescent mosaic tile. The downstairs gathering area has an open kitchen, where the chef prepares her acclaimed churro French toast and various other sweet, savory, or (if you must) healthy delights.

Husband-and-wife team Marc and Cristie Furth have run this whimsical Mexican-theme motel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea since 1971. Across the street from family-friendly beaches, lattice fences, gurgling fountains, and gardens of cacti and impatiens provide privacy for the patio and heated pool. A Mexican-hacienda aesthetic welcomes guests to their rooms with hand-painted and stenciled furnishings and terra-cotta tiles.

This 12-acre, adults-only hideaway has charming freestanding bungalows (some of which are waterfront) that are outfitted with a front porch with Adirondack chairs, a sitting area with a couch, and a private patio with an outdoor soaking tub, shower, and seating area. Each bungalow comes with two bikes, and there are yoga classes, paddleboards, an outdoor exercise hut equipped with a Peloton bike, and boats and floating tiki cruises available for hire from the resort's waterfront. This being an all-inclusive resort means all meals and drinks are included, with the option to dine at three sit-down restaurants: Fish Tales, Bogie & Bacall’s, and Sea Señor. There's also a cozy "living room" and swanky cocktail bar Hemingway's inspired by the author's home in Key West.

This imposing, award-winning resort, at the end of International Drive close to Disney, takes its name seriously, with everything—from the pink exterior to the pools and landscaping to the Audubon-style drawings of flamingos, pelicans, and lush vegetation that adorn the interiors—designed to create a tropical haven. Accommodations are great for families, as the suites have a separate bedroom, plenty of USB charging stations, a spacious living area with a sofa, and two TVs. The two-bedroom villas have fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, and laundry suites. On-site amenities include a spa, two outdoor swimming pools, a 75-foot water slide and kiddie pool, two hot tubs, private cabanas, a catch-and-release fishing pond, a two-story fitness center, a running trail, and athletic activities.

This 150-all-suites beachfront hotel is defined by a 70,000-square-foot wellness spa, including a rock-climbing wall, 54 treatment rooms, and 30 exercise classes daily. The lobby is one of the most tranquil in Miami, filled with greenery and soothing colors. A driftwood hanging sculpture is a focal point, and several different lounge areas provide places to read and relax. If you grow tired of swimming in the hotel's four pools, you'll find 750 linear feet of oceanfront out back. In between exercise and yoga sessions, lounge around your well-appointed suite, with its 400-thread-count linens and spa-like bathroom, or delight in a healthy cuisine. The Strand offers seafood-centric dishes by executive chef Rosario Corrao in consultation with an in-house nutritionist. What's more? Dogs of up to 35 pounds are welcome with 48-hour advance notice in one of the resort's many pet-friendly suites. Your pooch will be pampered by his own concierge service that can help provide vet services, dog sitters, treats, and more.

Hand-stenciled Moorish columns and arches, handcrafted chandeliers, and gilded iron tables decorate the lobby of this late-1800s Flagler-era masterpiece. A retreat for the nation's wealthiest until the Great Depression put it out of business, it returned to its perch as St. Augustine's grande dame in 1999. The turrets, towers, and wrought-iron balconies offer a hint of what's inside. For a bit of pampering, head to the luxurious Poseidon spa. The location puts you within walking distance of many attractions.

One of the most storied and luxurious resorts in the Keys, this legendary property still packs in more amenities than any other we can think of. In the main lodge, sand-and-sea-inspired rooms boast luxurious touches like elegant outdoor soaking tubs that fill in a stream from the ceiling. The main building also holds three oceanfront restaurants including a sushi bar, two outdoor swimming pools, and two tiki bars to keep the party going. The resort's other buildings hold more styles of accommodations and a spa with a bevy of signature treatments, including hot-lava shell massages, as well as an adults-only lap pool with a bar, and a fitness center. In addition, 10 stand-alone "casitas" offer an ultra-private experience, with each one featuring furnished porches, fully equipped kitchens, and personal butlers. For the outdoorsy types, there's a 1,100-foot private beach, kayaks, bikes, fishing rods (to fish off the 525-foot pier), a walking trail, 9 holes of golf (designed by Jack Nicklaus), tennis, and water sports galore. For families, Camp Cheeca is the ideal place to drop off your kids ages 5 to 12; you get alone time, and they get a fun and educational program. Like shopping? The resort's signature store is open every day. At night, tiki torches light up paths and add even more ambience, if that's possible. 

Consisting of nine buildings dating from the late 1700s, this luxury, adults-only property occupies an entire Historic District block and is the product of a painstaking and imaginative restoration of some of the city's most historic homes, which have been revived with modern luxuries. The rooms and suites are all distinct in design and feature coquina walls, fireplaces, and restored hardwood floors. All accommodations have flat-screen TVs, baths with rainwater shower heads, and kitchenettes with granite counters. In the evening grab a craft cocktail in The Well, a converted garage that now serves as a cozy guest-only bar, and linger around the fire pit. Other amenities include a heated pool, bikes, and a continental breakfast.

This exuberant and undeniably charming British-colonial-style hotel has spacious suites and chic decor and sits in a particularly convenient location, just one block from Worth Avenue and one block from a pretty beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel underwent a five-year, $18 million top-to-bottom renovation in 2015 and rooms got a refresh in 2022. Taking inspiration from the hotel’s signature de Gournay wallpaper, rooms are done in soft pinks, greens, and ocean blues, and they have modern amenities mixed with vintage Palm Beach style. The pool area has ornamental plants, fountains, furniture, and pale pink umbrellas reminiscent of South Beach's grand art deco hotels. The pool itself is actually shaped like the state of Florida, although the panhandle is severely reduced in size. A signature Beach Buggy program shuttles guests to and from the ocean in a custom Palm Beach Pink buggy. An attentive staff, youthful yet experienced, is buzzing with competence and a desire to please. Spacious suites have sleeper sofas, and luxurious two-bedroom villas have laundry facilities and full kitchens. The bar is super popular with locals during the early evening hours.

Part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection, this hotel in Miami's burgeoning Mid-Beach district is a beachfront classic art deco building reinvented by Martin Brudnizki to channel a colorful, modern incarnation of 1950s Florida glamour, packed with all the trappings one would covet in a Miami beachfront experience. Look forward to two heated swimming pools (one of which is adults-only), cabanas, a full-service beach club, and MiMo chic guest rooms. Throughout the intimate lobby space, the outdoor areas, and the rooms themselves, bold pastels, thick stripes, and funky prints revive a color palate and timeless style of yesteryear. The alfresco spa is located rooftop, accompanied by a spa deck, where complimentary fitness classes are held daily (including kickboxing on weekends).

This stylish, contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of Vero's bustling Ocean Drive area has a gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the ocean and a distinctly Miami Beach vibe—just like its famous owners, singer Gloria Estefan and producer Emilio Estefan. The architecture features geometrical designs, apparent as you arrive at the impressive porte cochere entrance. Bold graphic prints decorate the common areas along with pieces of unique seagrass furniture woven in punchy, modern shapes. Rooms are sleek and filled with custom-made furnishings, teak paneling, and porthole windows. You get the feeling of being on a modern yacht with broad ocean views. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The Wave, the resort's restaurant, has become a favorite of locals, who come for the fresh seasonal menu and a DJ who spins on weekend nights.

A tropical oasis, this boutique hotel is a hidden jungle of lush tropical plants, only a block from the beach. Each room is individually decorated in tropical prints, with rattan and wicker or sleek modern furnishings. The luxe villas have smart TVs, private patios or balconies, and dedicated Wi-Fi access. Both suites and rooms have full kitchens (kitchenettes are in the studios). Two pools, including a waterfall pool, along with a thatched Tiki Bar, plus hammocks under the palms, promise the perfect South Florida experience. Live music at the Tiki Bar draws locals as well as hotel guests. Homemade sangrias and a list of frozen concoctions are the drinks du jour. Though no restaurants are on site, there are many—along with cute shops—within the block on Atlantic Avenue.

This colossal 39-story, contemporary, multitower resort property sits on a 50,000-square-foot swath of Hollywood Beach and has become a destination for fun in the sun and culinary intrigue. There are about 7 bars and 10 restaurants on property, and all are excellent. There are two pools, cabanas, a kids' play area, plenty of water sports, and an oceanfront spa.

Entering the vast atrium lobby of this African-inspired lodge is like entering a cathedral with a roof formed of thatch instead of stone; giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife roam just outside the windows of the resort, designed to resemble an African kraal (animal enclosure). It is worth it to pay for the Safari view, which means your balcony will overlook the savanna where the animals roam.