Looking for bang for your buck? Loew's Hotel in Miami is located in the heart of South Beach, right on the beach. Though it may not have the "cool factor" coveted by the trend-setting crowd who frequent the Delano, the hotel is gorgeous and the service is remarkably good.

If you've been to a Ritz-Carlton resort, you may find some similarities in terms of the elegance of the classic Mediterranean-style. The hotel has a stunning marble lobby, filled with flowers and classic old-world style. The pool area is absolutely gorgeous and as soon as you see it, you'll want to grab a lounge chair and spend the entire day drinking margaritas and checking out the crowd.

Rooms are attractive and modern with small touches, such as an art deco sofa and arty black and white photographs. These give the rooms a sleek, modern feel. Book a room overlooking the pool and beach and you'll be dazzled by the view of golden sands and thrashing blue waves. Balconies can be generous.

Service is quite good here, and if you are used to five-star hotels, you'll notice similar attention to service, cleanliness, and customer requests. If looking good in that swimsuit is a concern, you'll be pleased to hear the health club is substantial. Treadmills, bicycles, and other high tech aerobic equipment are stationed near three televisions and a great selection of newspapers and magazines. Massage treatments are available as well.

Loews Miami Beach represents a very good value for several reasons. First, you'll feel like you are staying at a much more expensive luxury hotel given the surroundings and service. Second, the hotel is centrally located, so you will save a fortune on taxi cabs as you can walk to most of the hottest restaurants and clubs. Finally, you may be able to snare a good price on one of the hotel discount web sites on the Internet. So what are you waiting for? Book your flight!

Loew's Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone (305) 604-1601
Fax (305) 604-3999
Toll Free Reservations (800) 23-LOEWS