Big tourist flooded cities have few secrets left to be revealed and as far as I am concerned, Aqua, a boutique hotel sitting a block off of South Beach on Collins Ave is one of them. (Sssh – Don’t tell.) I’d read about the hotel last year sometime in a USA Today piece and made special note to stay during my next trip to Miami. Upon my arrival I was greeted by a tall gentleman who claimed they’d been waiting for me there.
“You have?” I asked.
Whether he was just throwing out some cheeky hospitality line from a manual or not it truly felt as if they had been waiting for me. It is low season for most businesses in the area and the hotel felt pretty quiet which is what probably led him to giving me a free room upgrade. Thanking him kindly with the key to my sweet Miami suite, I made my way to the back where my intimate tropical piece of paradise awaited. Simple, sleek, spacious and cozy easily all describe the room the before me. The interior design was beyond inviting. I wished I could stay forever.
The amenities are many. Complimetary WiFi, television, pool, kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, huge closets, continental breakfast and easy access to almost anything in South Beach’s art-deco area make Aqua a sure sale. Very reasonably priced for location, clean and superior service from all the staff will have this place hummin’ during in prime tourist season and the perfect escape in the off-season. Rates vary so check them out online or call for more information. You’ll be glad you did.
Aqua is located at 1530 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Ph. 305.538.4361. www.aquamiami.com