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> Located in Miami’s notoriously beautiful South Beach district, the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is most definitely a gorgeous work of art. After the extensive $50 million renovations, this eleven year old hotel looks as though it’s brand new. Upon driving up to the Loews, guests are greeted by a beautiful fountain and friendly and attentive valet staff. Once checked in, take a moment to bask in the beauty of the lobby, which really is an experience in itself. Here you will find the Loews’ diverse dining venues along with a cute little boutique, Splash, which offers designer brands such as Lacoste, along with other traditional toiletries. Sushi SoBe, a new addition to the already lavish dining selections, provides guests with delicious sushi delicacies, sake specials, and even an Asian-inspired dessert menu. There is also Preston’s Brasserie, where guests can get a more traditional meal; the Hemisphere Lounge, a chic area where guests can converse over a cocktail; the poolside Nautilus Bar and Grill, which offers pool and beach services; and SoBe Scoops, a yummy ice cream parlor which will have children and adults alike “screaming for ice cream.” After leaving the enchanting lobby, guests make their way to one of the 790 newly renovated, hi-tech rooms. These rooms were redone with a color scheme in soothing tints of blue-gray, lime green, deep chocolate brown, and goldenrod; all lending a sense of serenity to the rooms. Deep chocolate wood bordered headboards, which adorn white, plush beds, are hand designed with fabrics that are both floral and fashionable; the blue-green colored flowers are set against a cream backdrop, creating an appealing look that catches your eye as soon as you walk in. Bamboo colored wood is used for all of the furniture, which is just as light and attractive as the rest of the room.
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The bathrooms have also been completely renovated. A large, marble-lined, glass door showers have replaced tubs. The deep set white sinks are modern looking and have plenty of counter space. Right under the sink is a storage area made of the same bamboo colored wood as the rooms’ furniture, which is where you can find freshly folded towels from housekeeping. The bathrooms also come equipped with flattering lighting.
Hidden throughout these beautiful rooms is a hi-tech system that allows you to do just about anything. All rooms are equipped with doorbells, which are used primarily by housekeeping to see whether or not a guest wants their room cleaned. There is even a switch that alerts everyone that the guest does not want to be disturbed, and motion sensors that tell housekeeping if someone is in the room, just in case they’d forgotten to turn their “Do Not Disturb” light on. On the large desk area, hidden from sight but easily accessible, is a panel of outlets where you can plug in anything from an iPod to a laptop, not to mention multiple other electronic devices. This panel allows all of these electronics to be viewed on the TV screen, so a guest could watch DVDs, listen to MP3s, or even view a larger version of their computer screen. Stepping outside, guests can take in the breathtaking view of the palm tree lined pool area and, a few steps beyond, the gorgeous white sandy beach. If lounging by the pool or in a cabana on the beach doesn’t sound relaxing enough, stop by the hotels Elemis Spa for a facial or massage, or even the fitness center for a jog. The Loews Hotel truly combines beauty, convenience, and relaxation perfectly. This newly renovated hotel will knock you off your feet and have you relaxing in no time. So lounge by the pool, grab a drink from Nautilus, and bask in its beauty. LoewsHotels.com/MiamiBeach <