The Whitelaw Hotel, a South Beach Group Hotel

Located at the heart of South Beach on Ocean Drive. It is directly across the street from one of the most famous beaches and just a block from some of the best night clubs on the planet. Lincoln Road, with its outdoor cafes and stylish boutiques, is just a 10 minute walk away. This is truly one of the trendiest hotels in South Beach. Since its opening, this beach hotel, owned by clothing company Diesel, has been a popular spot for those in the music, film and fashion industries. It is air-conditioned and comes with a 24-hour reception, lift access, newspaper kiosk, restaurant and Internet access. Room and laundry services are also available. Every single room has its own unique style. Guest will find antique and second hand furniture (found after 7 months of shopping!), trendy accessories, and surreal decor. Every room is like a movie set but all rooms have handcrafted wood floors, upscale bathroom amenities, large TVs, complimentary Internet access, mini-fridge, a minimum of 2 phones, a ceiling fan, minibar, ironing set, safe, as well as individually adjustable air conditioning and heating. The nearby sandy beach comes with sun loungers and parasols. The hotel restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is one of the most popular (with good reason) in South Beach. Terrace dining is a way of life in South Florida; with a Mediterranean flare, the chef prepares food for guests to enjoy in the balmy Florida weather. Directions from Downtown Miami: Take the Dolphin Expressway/I-395 E towards South Miami Beach. The Expressway turnes into the MacArthur Causeway then into 5th Street. Make a left on Ocean Drive and the hotel is about four blocks down.

While some hotels along Ocean Drive are renovated 1940s properties with very small rooms, the Casa Grande Suite Hotel packs a walloping 650-1500 square feet of living space into the 1, and 2 bedrooms condo suites located in the very heart of the South Beach scene. If you are headed to town to join the party, it¿s great to know there is a spot where you and your friends can actually kick your shoes off and dance. The Casa Grande offers uniquely decorated suites with fully appointed kitchens, flat screen TVs, free WiFi, iPod docking stations. Have a question? One of the Casa senior staff is available 24/7 to help you find a table at a popular restaurant or locate that perfect spot on the beach! Guests traveling with pets can take advantage of the hotel¿s open pet policy including friendly bellman who can help out with dog walking or arrange for local groomers and vets.