It's almost no-mans land up on 39th Street. But that's why Circa 39 is such a cheeky hotel. Seeped in art deco, Circa 39 is very similar to many hotels in South Beach, like the Mercury or the Chelsea. The beach is only half a block away, and the hotel's bar is pretty slinky for an out-of-the-way establishment, which is why in-the-know locals occasionally like to drink there.
Telephone: +1 305 538 4900
Price: from USD 191
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This is a cleverly located hotel that was renovated in 2004 and is now one of the dark horses of the Miami hotel industry. It’s found ‘mid-beach’, which is Miami’s equivalent of no-man’s-land. In holiday terms, this means a beachside hotel within striking distance (about 15 blocks) of South Beach’s party zone, but just far enough away from the sound of house music and revved-up Hummer engines to ensure a restful night’s sleep.
Circa 39 gets its name from its original construction in 1939, its location on Collins Avenue and 39th Street, and the fact that it was formerly called the Copley Plaza circa 1939. The rates are satisfyingly low for an establishment that offers 86 decently sized rooms (this is a classic Art Deco building so room sizes are all similar), a large pool with massage cabanas and a really stylish bar that is becoming popular with Miami’s in-crowd.
The beach is a minute’s walk away, and the location of the hotel means that there will be acres of free sand.
