Prime Hotel

Prime Hotel is a boutique property at the quiet end of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, just steps from South Pointe Park and the beach. Opened in 2009, the hotel has 14 custom-designed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, white and chrome decor, plush bedding, and most rooms include a private balcony.

A cabana-lined rooftop pool open 24 hours gives guests a quiet spot to relax above the Ocean Drive scene, with views of cruise ships leaving PortMiami. The hotel sits above Myles Chefetz's restaurant group properties, including the celebrity hotspot Prime 112, Prime Italian, and Big Pink, so room service and dining are steps from the elevator.

The front desk operates out of the restaurant space rather than a traditional lobby, which gives the property a distinctive, intimate feel. Complimentary house-made cookies and detox water are regular touches from staff.

With the beach, shopping, and dozens of restaurants within walking distance, the hotel suits travelers who want a quiet home base close to the energy of South Beach without staying in the middle of it.