SAVE WHEN YOU STAY AT THE CONTINENTAL OCEANFRONT SOUTH BEACH HOTEL

The allure of a sunny, white sandy beach in a glamorous destination is too hard to pass.  Our resources may fall short of our dreams except if you choose to visit beautiful and sophisticated Miami Beach.

There is a moment to pause with the price of airfare staring us back from the computer but if you are lucky enough to latch on to a bargain, you can just as well, with a hotel in South Beach.  That hotel is the Continental Oceanfront located on 18^th Street.  Facing the ocean on Collins Avenue, this is one of the lowest-priced hotels in Miami Beach.

Continental Oceanfront Hotel South Beach Reservations

The Continental Oceanfront Miami Beach provides limited service but what you get in return is direct access to the splendor of the ocean and a superb location in South Beach.   Many of the rooms have ocean views and others you can look directly out to the ocean.  The accommodations are simple and the hotel does not have a lot of amenities and services you may find at other well-heeled and more expensive hotels in Miami Beach.  There is no restaurant on the premises but you can walk out and find dozens of eateries for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Within a short walking distance you are right in the heart of the glitzy, trendy and otherwise hip place in South Beach – Ocean Drive.  Lots of outdoor cafes, nightclubs, boutique shops line up and down this strip.  The favorite pastime is people watching.  They come from all over the world to enjoy the scenery, and to be seen.   If that is not enough, the Lincoln Mall fashionable shops are literally just around the corner from the hotel.  Those attending a conference, a major show or convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center will be delighted to find out that they can stroll there under 10 minutes.

The Continental Oceanfront is a hotel for a tight budget but not skimpy in some of the services it provides.  It has an Olympic-sized pool, comfortable rooms (350 square feet) with two double beds and with in-room safes, iron/ironing boards; free Wi-Fi in the lobby area where you will find a tour desk to assist you with reservations for city tours, Miami attractions and local restaurants.

If you are traveling with economy in mind, the hotel will have some of the lowest rates on Miami Beach.   You can definitely save when you stay at the Continental Oceanfront Hotel South Beach.  Visit:  http://www.crshotels.com/miami/continental/

Boat Enthusiasts Converge in Miami for the Greatest Boat Show in the World from February 17 to February 21, 2011

Miami, Fl — Miami is ready to “knock the socks off” from boat enthusiasts coming from the four corners of the world to the greatest ever 26^th annual International Boat Show.

The fun begins Thursday (Trade Day) February 17 and will not end until Monday, February 21. This five-day boating event of the season features the latest and the greatest that the boating industry has to offer. Come out and see, shop and test drive some of the latest designs from around the world, a full line up of boating gear, accessories and hardware displays from the industries top suppliers and the latest charter information, all from almost 200 exhibiting companies from around the world.

Here are some tips to enjoy your Boat Show experience.

1-Secure your hotel room first.  This is the event that packs the hotels in the city of Miami and its surrounding areas.  They fill up fast, beginning with the popular Art Deco hotels near the Miami Beach Convention Center on South Beach / Miami Beach. Coconut Grove (home of the famous Dinner Key Marina) and Coral Gables hotel rooms for the Boat Show are also popular, as are North Miami and Fort Lauderdale hotels. Many 2011 Miami Boat Show hotels will require deposits, multiple-day stays, and will not allow for cancellations. Check out http://www.miamiboatshowhotels.com for great hotel deals for the Miami International Boat Show.

2-The weather for the Miami Boat Show could be warm and balmy or cold and blustery. If you are traveling to Miami to stay at a hotel for the Boat Show, be sure to bring sunscreen, shorts and a short-sleeve shirt, as well as a warm coat and gloves. If it’s warm and balmy, you can leave your warm coat in your hotel room while you enjoy the Boat Show. If usually-balmy Miami has a February cold snap during Miami Boat Show week, you’ll be glad you have a warm coat and gloves as you enjoy strolls on the sidewalks of South Beach.

3- Parking with shuttle service to the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center, and the Miamarina at Bayside is available, and it is an easy walk from many Miami Beach hotels to the Boat Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

4-During Miami Boat Show week, there will be plenty of special events to enjoy, as well as Miami’s many sports attractions. Within a few minutes of your Miami Boat Show hotel room, you can take a fishing charter or rent a sailboat at one of Miami’s many marinas. Take an exciting airboat ride through the Florida Everglades. Or enjoy one of the numerous beautiful golf courses. The concierge at your Miami Boat Show hotel will be happy to make recommendations, give you directions, and assist with arrangements.

No matter where your Miami Boat Show hotel room, you can enjoy plenty of beaches, sun and fun, on top of a dazzling array of the latest and greatest in powerboats, sailboats, engines, personal watercraft and marine accessories. Check out http://www.miamiboatshowhotels.com for great hotel deals for the Miami International Boat Show.   It is still early, book your Boat Show hotel today at a great price.

Miami Winter Music Conference 2011

Miami, Florida March 8-12, 2011

Winter Music Conference celebrates its 26th year as one of the most anticipated and publicized global gatherings for pioneering artists, innovators and professionals at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Why come to the Winter Music Conference in Miami?

Winter Music Conference is the foremost networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 70 different countries. With its high concentration of top international artists, DJs and industry professionals, WMC is one of the most publicized events in the music business.

Every aspect of the music industry is present, including technology innovators, artists, DJs, producers, radio and video programmers, retailers, distributors, and audio manufacturers.

Many people from all over the world attend year after year.

Winter Music Conference brings together industry executives, press and A&R reps, in addition to artists and DJs of all levels. There are many opportunities for DJs and artists to network and have their music heard by an international audience of music industry professionals.

Venues throughout Miami feature a packed schedule of evening events, showcasing famous artists and DJs from around the world.

Winter Music Conference also features the International Dance Music Awards, known as the premier annual awards event for the dance and electronic music industry.

Winter Music Conference Hotels 2011

CRSHotels.com has convenient and affordable Miami Winter Music Conference hotels and Ultra Music Festival hotels in South Beach, downtown Miami, and Coral Gables.

Miami, always alive with excitement, is considered by many to be the heartbeat of Florida, and CRSHotels.com has leveraged its longstanding relationship with hotels in this unique city to offer visitors the very best of this travel destination.

To many, Miami means big-city sophistication combined with seductive beaches. For those who dream of waking up to the sound of the ocean, CRSHotels.com offers exceptional value at oceanfront properties like the Marseilles and Shelborne in South Beach.
Since the 1920s Miami Beach has been a Florida hot spot with its vibrant art scene mixed with exciting water sports, first rate shopping and many family attractions. CRSHotels.com offers visitors the finest of Miami Beach hotels, such as the stylish Kent Hotel, the Clinton Hotel and Spa, the St. Augustine, the minimalist Haddon Hall, the Wave, and the Suites on South Beach, convenient to the hottest clubs and just steps from the ocean. For those who enjoy the sophistication of a tropical estate, the Palms Hotel in South Beach is a wonderful mix of southern grace and island charm.

South Beach is famous for its bright pastel painted Art Deco buildings. Chic South Beach hotels, such as the elegant Betsy Hotel with its ocean view rooms, and the newly-restored Royal South Beach Hotel, bring back the glam spirit of the Art Deco days. The Beacon Hotel features a café with outdoor seating, Latin music and hip clientele mixed in with some famous faces. Art galleries, museums and all-night clubs boost South Beach’s reputation as the place to be.

Coral Gables, with its gracious Spanish colonial-style homes adds another dimension to the Miami area. Coral Gables is one of the United States’ first planned developments and was built out of the coral limestone quarried in that area. Today, the quarry has been turned into a Venetian pool, a swimming hole with romantic bridges and waterfalls. For those wishing to stay in the Coral Gables area, CRSHotels.com recommends the Hotel St. Michel, one of the city’s most romantic getaways, built in 1926 and offering the quiet elegance of Old World Europe.

For those on a budget for their Winter Music Conference hotel, there is the Comfort Inn & Suites at the Miami Airport, the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Miami Airport, the Continental Downtown Bayside, in downtown Miami, and the Continental Oceanfront in South Beach.

Downtown Miami is not just for office buildings. Bayside Marketplace is a 16-acre shopping complex on Biscayne Bay with more than 150 specialty shops, entertainment, a food court, tour-boat docks, and a Hard Rock Café. This spot offers a place to browse or simply relax with a tropical drink. The up-and-coming Miami Design District, with 18 blocks that include more than 40 interior design showrooms, home furnishings and furniture studios is also just north of downtown. The River Park Hotel and Suites is in an ideal location in downtown Miami, overlooking the Miami River.

Find Your Winter Music Conference Hotel

A Stylish, Unique Boutique Hotel in South Beach, Florida

Located at 1650 James Avenue at Lincoln Road, the Albion is at the heart of South Beach.  The Atlantic Ocean and the Miami Beach Convention Center are just two blocks from the hotel. Guests at Albion South Beach enjoy convenient access to Miami Beach attractions, many of which are within walking distance to the hotel, including Ocean Drive and the Art Deco District.

Designed by the famous Nautical Art Deco architect Ygor Polivirsky in 1939, the Albion is a boutique hotel in the heart of trendy South Beach built to resemble a majestic ocean liner of the late 1930s.  In 1996, the hotel was again transformed by the Avant Garde architect Carlos Zapata who re-designed the interior.  Completely renovated again in 2005, the Albion South Beach hotel offers chic accommodations with modern amenities in the heart of South Beach Miami.

The 100 guestrooms including suites are beautifully decorated with stark, minimalist décor, blond maple wood and stainless steel furniture, ornate bathrooms with stainless steel vanities and slate floors, designer bed throws and oversized pillows, and Mediterranean-inspired drapery.  Bathroom amenities include plush bathrobes and organic cucumber essence bathroom essentials.  Other in-room amenities include iron, ironing board, and full-length mirror, dual-line direct dial telephone with voice mail, min-bar, alarm clock and in-room safe.  Handicap accessible rooms are available upon request

Guests can enjoy a relaxing meal at Albion South Beach hotel’s own Albion Café. The hotel restaurant is located poolside and offers a delicious menu of local and Mediterranean specialties. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Albion Cafés open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  In- room-dining from 6.30AM to 10.00PM.

Other guest services and amenities are designed to make a stay at Albion South Beach more enjoyable and convenient include a full-service business center, outdoor swimming pool and solarium, fitness equipment, meeting space for small groups and onsite dining. In addition, the hotel offers laundry, dry cleaning, valet parking (fee), concierge, airport limo service (fee), and In-Room-Dining from 6.30 am to 10.00 pm.  Free wireless Internet access in every guest room & public areas.

Albion South Beach is a pet friendly hotel.  Planning a South Beach getaway? Stay at the Albion and experience lodging at a stylish boutique hotel.  Visit www.CRShotels.com for information.

Ride the Wave in Miami’s South Beach

Wave Hotel Miami

Are you visiting the sunny, tropical beaches of Miami Beach?  South Beach is the place to choose to stay and finding lodging in a 1940’s historic South Beach landmark may be the ticket.

The Wave is a boutique hotel on Miami’s hip South Beach, sitting just a block from the warm, inviting waters of Miami Beach. The historic 1940 Art Deco building modernized for today’s traveler was extensively renovated to blend the original splendor of the period with all the contemporary comforts of a boutique hotel.

The Wave Hotel is perfectly located to spend the days relaxing on the beach, taking in the sights of the Art Deco District, shopping the world-class boutique shops in Miami Beach, enjoy a first-rate dining experience or siply partaking of the exciting South Beach nightlife.

The Wave Hotel’s hip boutique style welcomes guests with well appointed rooms and custom Italian furniture where you will find spa-style bathrobe, a Wave sound machine, comfortably modern beds and complimentary Wi-Fi wireless Internet connection.  The Wave Bar offers al fresco dining along with cool libations. Enjoy the delectable complimentary continental breakfast on the veranda overlooking Ocean Drive or in the lush tropical garden courtyard.

The location of the Wave Hotel is ideal.  It is situated on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District directly across the street from the beach. Just a few steps away from the hotel are the Bass Museum of Art, the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the Colony Theater and the Miami Beach Convention Center.  Miami Downtown and the Port of Miami are 5 miles and 10 miles to Miami International Airport.

So, are you ready to ride the Wave?  If yes, visit www.CRShotels.com and book your Art Deco lodging today at a historic Art Deco district landmark.

Kent Hotel Miami South Beach (Art Deco boutique hotel)

Kent Hotel Miami Beach Room Picture

Kent Hotel Miami South Beach – 1131 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Kent Miami Beach is a colorfully restored Art Deco boutique hotel in trendy South Beach one block west of Ocean Drive and the beach.  Whether you are visiting Miami on leisure or for business, the Kent is a central location to all South Beach landmarks, shops, nightclubs, the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Lincoln Road Mall. Leaving on a cruise from the Port of Miami?  The Kent Hotel is 10 minutes driving distance from the Cruise Port.

Location Description

Located at the corner of 11^th Street and Collins Avenue, the Kent Hotel is in the center of South Beach’s Art Deco District walking distance from the Miami Beach Convention Center and one block from the beach. Downtown Miami’s Financial District and the Port of Miami are ten minutes by car and Miami International Airport is just a 20-minute drive.

Accommodations Description

The boutique-styled Kent Hotel Miami Beach guestrooms are handsomely finished in blond wood floors and brushed steel accents with retro-modern coolness.  Each guestroom is decorated with batik fabrics and rattan furniture, featuring either two double beds or two queen size beds, 30-inch flat screen TV with DVD Player, robes, in-room safe, mini-bar unit, hair dryer, and CD player with CD’s and complimentary wireless Internet service.

Restaurant Description

The Kent Hotel Miami Beach is near many fine South Beach restaurants, eateries and casual cafes. The Kent is also located near South Beach bars and nightclubs.

Services Description

The Kent Hotel South Beach offers a wardrobe/production office, meeting space, limited room service, and catering service. The tropical garden and fountain adjacent to the lobby is a perfect location for catered parties. Paid onsite parking, room service, business services, laundry/cleaning service, uniformed security and valet parking service is available.  The hotel allows pets.

Reserve now with the Kent Hotel Miami Beach for online rate discounts – no advance payments, booking, and change or cancel fees.

Beacon Hotel Miami Beach

Beacon Hotel Miami Exterior Night

Beacon Hotel Miami Beach – 720 Ocean Drive Miami, FL 33139

The Beacon Hotel Miami Beach sits at the center of the excitement of South Beach on Ocean Drive.  Right across the street the white sandy beaches stretch into the emerald green waters of the Atlantic Ocean.  The Beacon was brought back to its original glory in 2009, preserving the unique Art Deco features of the 1930’s era.  It is conveniently located near the trendy shops on Collins Avenue and the nightlife on Washington Avenue and walking distance to Lincoln Road pedestrian mall.  The Miami Beach Convention Center is a 15 minute walk.  The Financial District and the Cruise Port of Miami are 15 minutes drive.  The Miami International Airport is 20 minutes away.

Beacon Hotel Location

At 720 Ocean Drive, the Beacon Hotel Miami Beach is located in the South Beach neighborhood of an area known as the Art Deco District.  This is an ideal spot for leisure travelers that want to imbibe in the nightlife of South Beach, sun in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world or shop in the multitude of trendy boutique shops along Collins Avenue.  For travelers doing a pre or post cruise stop in Miami, the Beacon is only a 15 minute drive from the Cruise Port of Miami.  Those attending conventions can walk to the Miami Beach Convention Center and if doing business in the Financial District, it is only a 15 minute drive.   Air travelers can appreciate the 20 minute distance from Miami International Airport to the hotel.

Beacon Hotel Accommodations

Beacon Hotel Miami King Bed

 

The Beacon Hotel Miami Beach has 73 guestrooms and 2 suites.  All rooms feature Serta Perfect Sleeper Beds, soft Italian linen, resort spa amenities by Aveeda, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, personalized in-room temperature control, Flat Panel LCD television, Cable TV, IP Phones with voicemail and data port features, in-room mini-bars, in-room safety boxes, and complimentary beach towels, beach chairs and wireless high-speed Internet access.

Beacon Hotel Restaurant

The Beacon’s The Place Restaurant provides either indoor air-conditioned seating or a la mode side walk seating.  It is known for its fabulous dishes such as Rack of Lamb with Potato Mash and Chambord Demi-Glace and Floridian Lobster Tail.  The Place is the setting for a relaxing breakfast, lunch, dinner or a quick bite.  The restaurant has evening live entertainment.  The Mojito Bar located next to the Beacon’s lobby offers a wide variety of traditional cocktails from Pina Colada, Margaritas, Seabreeze and of course – the delightful Mojitos.

Beacon Hotel Services

The hotel provides guests with daily complimentary continental breakfast.  Room service is available every day until 10 p.m. The Beacon has valet parking (fee), evening turndown service, a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center and concierge services.  Guests receive complimentary beach towels and chairs.   There is complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel.

Reserve now with the Beacon Hotel Miami Beach for online rate discounts – no advance payments, booking, and change or cancel fees.

The Colony Hotel South Beach Miami

Art Deco Colony Hotel Miami Night Shot

The Colony Hotel South Beach Miami – 736 Ocean Drive Miami, FL 33139

The facade of the Colony Hotel South Beach is synonymous with the Art Deco architecture of the 1930’s.  The world renowned blue neon sign of the Colony makes it one of the most photographed hotels in South Beach.  Guests of the hotel are surrounded by South Beach boutique shops, restaurants, nightclubs, salon/spas, and it is within easy walking distance to other world-famous sites like the former Versace Mansion.

The Colony offers the perfect get away where you can enjoy beach walking/jogging, sunbathing, and swimming, volleyball, water sports, meditation, and daily picturesque sunrises and sunsets at your leisure.

Location Description

The Colony Hotel Miami Beach is situated in the heart of Miami’s Art Deco District across from beautiful South Beach on Ocean Drive. It is just 10 minutes from the Port of Miami, 15 minutes from the Miami International Airport and walking distance to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Accommodations Description

Each of the Colony Hotel’s stylishly remodeled air conditioned rooms feature custom made contemporary furniture, refinished Dade County Pine hard wood floors, new low rise European bedding and linens with wall mounted or bureau top.  Other room amenities include – flat screen plasma TV, telephone with modem, free daily newspaper, daily maid service, and in-room safe. High Speed Internet throughout the hotel.

Restaurant Description

Guests of the Colony Hotel will enjoy The Colony Café, an indoor and outdoor café/ lounge and sushi bar that offers dining views overlooking bustling Ocean Drive. The menu features burgers, pizza, sushi, salads, and mojitos. Daily drink specials are available 7 days a week.

For those who prefer to venture out, some of Miami’s best eateries are located nearby. Choices include the famous Joe’s Stone Crab, Nemo, Nikki Beach (free beach passes available at Front Desk), Mango’s, Quinn, Wish, News Café, and Wet Willie’s.

Services Description

Guests of Miami’s Colony Hotel will enjoy laundry and dry cleaning services, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, complimentary beach towels (front desk),valet parking (daily fee applies), and the hotel’s photocopy service.

Reserve now with the Colony Hotel South Beach for online rate discounts – no advance payments, booking, and change or cancel fees.