Hotel 1818 Meridian House (Miami Beach, USA)

Just a few blocks away is the popular pedestrian-only Lincoln Road Mall with its selection of eclectic outdoor shopping, sidewalk cafés and bars and an overall air of diverse cultures and languages. 1818 Meridian is a mere five minute walk away but still far enough to escape the commotion, particularly in the evenings when the strip is at its busiest.

The units are impeccably furnished in a simple and laid-back style which is added to by the floor-to-ceiling windows ensuring as much natural light as possible in each apartment.

With a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette in the apartment including a fridge, you are free to buy and prepare your own food should you tire of eating out. Management can also arrange for your fridge to be restocked so everything you need to prepare a meal is at your disposal.

There may not be enough parking available for all the guests who need it and if you do manage to reserve or find a spot, there is an extra fee charged per day. There are alternatives however, such as street parking.

The front desk opens for a set amount of hours during the day, so should you need something later on in the day, you will need to call the provided emergency phone number.

Although there is free wireless internet accessible at all areas as well as a television and iPhone/iPod docking station in each room, there isn't much else in terms of recreation at the hotel i.e. No bar, activity rooms, gym, full swimming pool, etc. This is worth considering for families with young children, for example.