Aloft Miami Aventura

This hip, contemporary hotel is an 18-minute walk from the upscale Aventura Mall, and 1 mile from the Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. It’s 10 miles from the Fort Lauderdale–HollywoodInternational Airport.

Modern, streamlined rooms with pillow-top mattresses feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPhone docks, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers.

Continental breakfast is available for a fee. Amenities include a fitness center, a 24/7 pantry offering light meals, as well as a trendy bar/lounge with a pool table. There’s a heated rooftop pool offering city views. There’s also a coin-operated laundry.