The Kent Hotel

Set in the Art Deco District, this upscale hotel built in 1939 is a block from the beach, 11.4 miles from Miami International Airport and a 7-minute walk from bustling Ocean Drive. The stylish, modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, and iPod docks. Room service is offered. Amenities include a patio, a casual bar and grill, and loaner beach towels.