Inside Studio 54 Creator Ian Schrager's Miami Hotel

Set against the Atlantic Ocean, this collaboration between famed hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International hits all the right notes. Built in a restored mid-century building abutting the lapping waves, there's a sense of fun and whimsy here brought to life by the on-site ice skating rink, bowling alley and night club.

A three-and-a-half-acre private enclave, Miami Edition is located north of South Beach, on a white sandy stretch known as mid beach. The design is glamorous and fun with its pristine white interiors, and plant-laden lobby. The hotel's sprawling pool-scape is one of the smartest around with its two cinema-worthy swimming pools, cabana bar with rooftop lounges and grassy havens. Ask about their events programming, as often on a starry night guests can sit in a hammock beneath the stars with a cocktail in hand and watch a beachfront film.