A 5-mile drive from Miami International Airport, in the Coral Gables district, this palatial resort built in the 1920s is a National Historic Landmark. Its half a mile from the iconic Venetian Pool.

The luxe rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and high-thread-count sheets. Suites add sitting areas, and golf course or pool views; some offer balconies or terraces. Lavish apartments are also available. Room service is provided.

Amenities include a spa, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis club, a gym, and an outdoor pool with private cabanas. Dining options include French and Italian fine dining, and a pool-side eatery; afternoon tea is available.