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Shore Club South Beach is the perfect luxury Miami hotel if you enjoy being at the heart of the action, surrounded by brilliant interiors, plush furnishings and superb service. Designer David Chipperfield seamlessly blends Art Deco with African and European designs to create a sophisticated oasis in the buzz of Miami's coolest district. It is also home to celebs' favourite restaurant Nobu if you fancy some star spotting.

Hotel Urbano in the city's financial district is an excellent boutique hotel choice. Located in the chic Brickell area of Miami, the decor of the hotel's 65 modern rooms was inspired by art, while original works from Miami's Art Fusion Galleries further enhance the funky interior.

Days Inn has the widest range of cheap Miami accommodation options in a number of convenient locations across the city.

There are a number of different areas to choose from when you look for a hotel in Miami, from the beautiful beaches and seductive shores of Miami Beach to the hip and happening South Beach and the more conventional business-like central Miami.

Hotels in South Beach (or SoBe, as it's sometimes known) will land you right in the heart of the party in Miami, with a number of the hotels also proving hot spots for when the sun goes down.  The area is also resplendent with Art Deco design and has become known for this. South Beach is arguably the Miami of TV screens, with brilliant beaches and beautiful people, and a hotel deal in Miami's South Beach is a good way to have an action-packed stay. Central Miami is a good place to stay for shopaholics. Head south from Miami International Airport for open-air shopping at The Shops at Sunset Place or watch the city go by on Lincoln Road Shopping District. Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile is one of the hottest shopping destinations in the whole of Florida, with everything from designer clothes and bridal accessories to restaurants and spas at your fingertips.

Hotels in Miami, old or new, are influenced by its famed Art Deco architecture. Among the most luxurious is Shore Club South Beach, which mixes cool with comfort in an eco-friendly environment.

Hotel chains such as the Four Seasons, InterContinental and Hilton are prominent accommodation choices in Miami, but one of the standout luxury chain hotels is Kimpton Hotels' Epic. With rooms featuring spectacular views over the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve and Miami skyline, Epic Hotel has 411 rooms and suites, on-site spa and award-winning restaurants.

Cheap hotel options are available from Best Western, Howard Johnson and Days Inn, which has accommodation on Miami Beach, near the airport and in the north of the city. Local residents often advertise rooms in private homes, along with accommodation in guest houses and B&Bs across Miami. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, with its 1,504 rooms and 40,000 square foot spa, is a Miami legend. Having featured in Hollywood blockbusters such as Scarface, Goldfinger and The Bodyguard, the hotel is listed in the US National Register of Historic Places.

International flights arrive into Miami International Airport and Downtown Miami is located just seven miles away, meaning it's just a short trip from the runway to your Miami hotel or the stunning beaches the city is famed for.

From the airport, taxis and SuperShuttles will take you to the Downtown area, while Hotel Shuttles will take you to a number of the well-known hotels in Miami. Car Rental shuttles will also take you from the airport to pick up a rental car. Like with many US locations, a hire car is a good way to get around the city.

For people wanting to avoid car rental, the city does has a number of public transport options to make getting around Miami easy and convenient. The Metrorail and Metromover – a free small tram/train system – supplement the Metrobus that serves the city and surrounding area. Further afield, the Tri-Rail system runs from Miami to Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.

The Port of Miami is home to another type of transport – cruise liners – and is recognised as one of the biggest cruise terminals in the world. A number of the main companies drop anchor here, meaning the port is generally a hub of activity.