Right next door to the much hyped Delano Hotel, the National is pretty fabulous in its own right. Built in 1940 as a luxury art deco hotel, it was completely renovated in the 1990s, even winning an Art Deco preservation award. The National also has one of the best swimming pools in Miami. It has an impressive lobby and elegantly appointed rooms with all the usual luxury hotel amenities, including mini-bars, chocolates on the pillow and movie rentals.
• Hotel Services: minibar, laundry service, restaurant, 24-hour room service, television, parking, safe deposit, bar, internet access, swimming pool, disabled access, business facilities, air conditioning, sauna, whirlpool, non-smoking rooms, fitness club
• Special Features: Each room includes two beach chairs and one umbrella, daily delivery of the New York Times, access to the fitness room, a complementary shoe shine, free locals calling.
• Conferences: The Oval Room, a graceful banquet and meeting room, features the hotel's original Art Deco chandelier, etched glass windows and antique furnishings; it accommodates 100. The Press Room is a cozy club-style room with a private bar; it accommodates 30. Two boardrooms are available; each seats 15.