Best Miami Beachfront Hotels

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     Miami offers many attractions for visitors and residents. Some of the most frequented attractions include the Miami Metro Zoo, Seaquarium, the Everglades, Miami Museum of Science and Miami Children's Museum, Parrot Jungle Island and Monkey Island and Coral Castle. The top attraction is the beach, where various water sports and beach volleyball opportunities are available. Miami has several beachfront hotels that offer rooms close to activities and fine dining choices as well as beautiful ocean views.

   Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront Hotel

   • Courtyard Miami Beach (marriot.com) sits on the oceanfront with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests may choose a room with an ocean view or a view of the city. Rooms include hair dryers, ironing boards, coffee makers, free high-speed Internet access and 32-inch plasma televisions. Business amenities include meeting rooms with a 120-person capacity, computers, copy services, a 35 mm projector and PA system. The hotel books wedding and parties.

     On-site dining options include the casual Courtyard Café, Carrabba's Italian Grill, The Market Place and Oceanfront Surfside Tiki Bar. Recreational activities include golf, volleyball and tennis. Nearby family activities include Miami Seaquarium and Miami Metro Zoo.

   Oceanfront Grand Hotel

   • Oceanfront Grand Hotel (no website; 6261 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33140;

     305-868-1200) sits right along the beach and offers great ocean views. The family-friendly hotel offers affordable single and double rooms as well as discounted children's rates. Amenities include air-conditioned rooms, cable television, wireless Internet access, outdoor pool, playground for children, television, arcade and a complimentary breakfast.

     Nearby activities include golfing, bowling, volleyball and rental boats. The hotel has an on-site bar/lounge, snack bar and provides smoking rooms (upon request). The hotel staff is multilingual and is fluent in English, German, French and Spanish.

   The Alexander Hotel

   • The Alexander Hotel (alexanderhotel.com) sits along the beach and offers beautiful views from the rooms' balconies. The hotel is just a few miles from South Beach and the Miami Convention Center. All suites have living rooms and dining areas. Some hotel activities include golf and tennis facilities, fitness and business centers, a pool and water sports.

     Some nearby attractions include Jungle Island, Everglades National Park and the Jackie Gleason Theater. Dining options include Top of the Falls lounge and The Garden Terrace restaurant. Guests can also choose to dine in their suites and choose meals from any of the hotel restaurant menus. Nearby dining includes Shula's Steakhouse, a restaurant that requires guests to make reservations.

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Best Hotels in Hines Creek Alberta

Hines Creek, Alberta, is a village located in the heart of the Peace Country of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada, at the junction of Highway 64 and Highway 685. Hines Creek was established as an outgrowth of the active fur trade in Alberta during the 1800s. Today, Hines Creek is known for its End of Steel Museum and for one of the few Ukrainian Catholic Churches in all of Canada. If you are looking to visit, you will find a few lodging options in and near Hines Creek.

1. The Villager Motel

   • The Villager Motel is located in the heart of Hines Creek, only two blocks from the End of Steel Museum.

   Hines Creek Hotel

   • The Hines Creek Hotel is also located in Hines Creek. It is adjacent to the Last Spike Café, which is a full-service bar that offers both food and live music. The hotel offers free wireless Internet service.

   Hillview Inn

   • The Hillview Inn is located in Fairview, Alberta, a half-hour drive from Hines Creek. The Hillview Inn offers free wireless Internet service to guests. Nearby restaurants include Bailey's Bar and the Grassroots Bistro.

   Dunvegan Inn & Suites

   • The Dunvegan Inn & Suites is located in Fairview. Attached to the inn are a sports bar, café, dining room and pub. Rooms have free wireless Internet service and large-screen televisions. Rooms with kitchenettes and Jacuzzis are also available on request.

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Best Trolly Square Hotels, Utah

Shopping, dining options and entertainment await Salt Lake City, Utah, locals and visitors at Trolley Square, located in the downtown area. The entertainment venue in this mall is the Wiseguys Comedy Club -- which hosts stand-up comedy -- while dining options include Old Spaghetti Factory and Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse. Downtown Salt Lake City offers accommodations within 10 minutes of Trolley Square, Temple Square and Sugarhouse Park, the largest park in Salt Lake City.

1. Chase Suites Hotel Salt Lake

   • The closest hotel to Trolley Square is the Chase Suites Hotel on East 400 Street, a five-minute drive from the Square. Hotel suites include studio and two-bedroom units; the suites have fully-furnished kitchens and living room areas. Other hotel features include shuttle service to Salt Lake City International Airport and outdoor pool. The Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Steakhouse dining options are available at Ruby's, less than five minutes walking distance from Chase Suites.

   Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City

   • The Hotel Monaco is a boutique hotel less than 10 minutes west of Trolley Square. The hotel is across the street from off-site dining and shopping options at Arrow Press Square mall. Business travelers are a five-minute walk from the Salt Lake Convention Center. The hotel's restaurant, Bambara, is a bistro-style establishment that serves game and steak entrees; the restaurant has a full-service bar. Other hotel features include a concierge desk and in-room massages. Hotel suites have whirlpool tubs; pets may stay in rooms at no extra cost. The hotel provides a pet goldfish upon request.

   The Grand America Hotel

   • The Grand America Hotel on Main Street is a 10-minute drive from Trolley Square. This hotel is the only AAA five-diamond accommodation in Salt Lake City. The Grand America Hotel offers fine dining at Garden Cafe, which serves American and Italian dishes; Garden Cafe provides outdoor dining in the Terrace area. Guest amenities include transportation to downtown Salt Lake City sites and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Live theater and dance concerts are hosted at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Liberty Park is a five-minute drive from the hotel; this 80-acre park has walking paths, tennis courts and birding opportunities at Tracy Aviary.

   The Little America Hotel

   • According to AAA, the Little America Hotel is a four-diamond accommodation. This boutique hotel is a 10-minute drive from Trolley Square. Energy Solutions Arena, home of the Utah Jazz basketball team, is a five-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel's presidential suites have living rooms with fireplaces and wool carpeting, fully-furnished kitchens and separated dressing and powder rooms. The Little America Hotel's restaurant, Coffee Shop, has a cafe-style appearance and serves seafood and steak entrees for lunch and dinner; the restaurant also provides breakfast. Other features are a fitness center and indoor/outdoor swimming pool.

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5 Star Hotels Around Jungle Island, Miami

Hotels near Jungle Island, in downtown Miami, Florida, offer something for a range of tastes and budgets. Accommodations in the area include an Eastern-influenced facility that has its own private beach as well as a family-friendly property with park and cruise packages. The hotels are within minutes of top attractions such as Biscayne Bay waterfront, Brickell Key, the Port of Miami cruise terminals and American Airlines Arena, home of the NBA's Miami Heat.

1. Hilton Miami Downtown

   • The Hilton Miami Downtown sits on the edge of Biscayne Bay, within one mile of Jungle Island. The towering property features renovated guest rooms with contemporary decors, wet bars, mini fridges, and skyline-, bay- or Port of Miami- views. Recreational facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center and heated roof top pool. Dining options are highlighted by Brisa Bistro, a casual eatery that blends Caribbean, South American and Southern European cuisines. The property also offers park and cruise packages for travelers that are inclusive of overnight accommodations, parking for up to 10 days and continental breakfast for two adults and two children under age 18.

   Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami

   • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami is an Asian-themed property that is has earned AAA's five-diamond rating. The hotel is approximately two miles from Jungle Island and steps away from the Brickell Key waterfront. Guest rooms feature contemporary furnishings that blend eastern and western styles. Standard in-room amenities include wood furnishings, marble baths and floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline- and bay- views. Guest suites offer additional features such as bamboo hardwood floors, and rice paper screens that separate living areas. Hotel dining options consist of Café Sambal sushi bar, gourmet Asian-fusion cuisine at Azul and M-Bar, a trendy watering hotel that serves 250 types of martinis. Recreational amenities include a 15,000-square foot spa with 17 treatment rooms, an infinity pool and a private beach that is home to a 20,000-square foot beach club. Pets are allowed for a fee.

   Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

   • Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is a sprawling waterfront property that has undergone a $31 million renovation. The 31-story hotel is also within two miles of Jungle Island and minutes away from downtown Miami attractions. Accommodations consist of smoke-free, contemporary guest rooms with flat screen TVs, MP3 docks and downtown- or bay- views. Concierge level rooms include access to a lounge that serves complimentary breakfast, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, children's pool, fitness center and seafood at Catch Grill and Bar Restaurant.

   Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown

   • The Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown is a moderately-priced property across from Bayside Marketplace, American Airlines Arena and the Port of Miami. Hotel guest rooms feature traditional decors and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Deluxe rooms offer larger living spaces with sleeper sofas, mini fridges and microwaves. Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool and fitness center, while dining options consist of the Bistro Lounge, which serves continental cuisine for breakfast and dinner.

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