Room, Partial Ocean View

As the name says, this 463 sq. ft. room has a partial ocean view rather than a full frontal one. It sits in a 5-star beachfront hotel at 3201 Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, so the sand and sea are close, and the private beach, pools and loungers are only a short stroll away.

The room has one king bed with premium bedding and sleeps two guests. A rollaway or extra bed cannot be added, so it suits two adults best. A free crib can be arranged for a baby.

The private bathroom has a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, towels, free toiletries and a hair dryer. A toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request.

The room is soundproofed and air-conditioned, which helps with a restful night. The hotel has lively evening venues, including the Saxony Bar and The Living Room late-night lounges, so it is worth mentioning a preference for a quieter spot when you book.

Faena Miami Beach is not all-inclusive. The room comes with a resort fee of $65 plus 14% tax per night. It covers access to Tierra Santa's wet spa, the fitness center, chaise lounges, umbrella and towel service at the pool and beach, property-wide WiFi, unlimited local calls, a welcome beverage and first-come house-car access. Dining and spa treatments are charged separately.

With one king bed and space for two, it suits couples best. The hotel welcomes children of all ages and a free crib can be arranged. Connecting rooms are available if you are travelling with a group. Daily housekeeping, a refrigerator, an iron and ironing board and a wardrobe make a longer stay easy.

Room service runs 24 hours. The room also has a minibar and refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker and champagne service. Downstairs, Veranda serves breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am, and Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They are all on site. The hotel has a private beach and several temperature-controlled infinity pools, including a lap pool, a family pool and a central pool, plus a hot tub. Pool loungers are reserved for registered guests. The Tierra Santa Healing House spa is on the third floor and is open 9:00am to 9:00pm Monday to Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday. Its fitness center opens daily from 6:00am to 9:00pm. For a different stretch of sand, 36th Street Beach is about a 5-minute walk.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at noon. The front desk is open 24 hours. Bring a photo ID and a credit card, as cash is not accepted and a card authorization of about $250 per day is required. Most guests are 21 or older, though younger guests can check in with a parent or guardian.