The Standard

Location

Set on Belle Isle, one of the many islands dotting Biscayne Bay, this beach hotel is connected via a bridge to South Beach, 800 m from the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall and a mile from the ocean. The attractions of South Beach are only a short ride away from the hotel. Other nearby attractions include Miami Seaquarium (21 minutes), Miami Metrozoo (36 minutes), Coral Castle (49 minutes) and Old Hat Fishing Charters (24 minutes). Miami International Airport is approximately 16 km from the

Facilities

The boutique spa hotel is a playground for adult leisure guests. An expansive Scandinavian-style lobby has terrazzo floors, fabric wall art, beaded drapes, and colourful glass artwork in the windows. The hotel caters to a sophisticated clientele who appreciate modern design and offbeat sensibility. Overnight parking is available. The air-conditioned hotel also offers guests a hotel safe, breakfast room and room service.

Rooms

The room type Standard Medium features 1 queen bed with Egyptian-cotton linens and down duvet. They are located on the 2nd floor with views of the garden or hotel grounds, offering exterior-corridor access, 21 m², contemporary Scandinavian decor with light-wood furnishings and wood blinds, complimentary wireless and high-speed Internet access, day bed, minibar, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD player, and safe. The bathroom has hooded terrycloth robes, Standard Spa toiletries, dual mirrors, pedestal sink, and shower only. The room type Garden Medium offers the same features as Standard Medium, but are located on the ground floor with private outdoor terrace facing the sumptuous inner garden or pool area. This room type may be available on request. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, Internet access, ironing set and air conditioning.

Sports/Entertainment

The holistic and hydrotherapy-oriented Standard Spa is inspired by global bathing cultures and offers indoor and outdoor spa services (additional cost), a Turkish-style hammam, Roman waterfall, aroma steam room, Finnish sauna and mud baths. Guests also enjoy an outdoor infinity pool with bay views and poolside bar.

Meals

The hotel's Miami's Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill offers diverse set menus for lunch and dinner of organically grown Mediterranean cuisine. Whether seeking to be health-conscious or to simply enjoy delicious cuisine, the hotel offers the perfect balance. Breakfast is also served each morning.

Payment

This hotel accepts major credit cards, including American Express, MasterCard and VISA.

Misc.

Due to the adult nature of some of the hotel facilities, no children under 17 years of age are allowed on the property. A credit card is required at check-in to cover incidental charges. Check-in time is 4 pm and check-out time is 1 pm.

How to get there

From Miami International Airport: Leave the airport and follow the blue sign number 2 to 112 East towards 'Beaches', a toll road. Exit I-195 East (Julia Tuttle Causeway) to exit 5 (right lane) Alton Road South. Turn right on 17th Street into the Venetian Causeway. Turn right onto Island Avenue, the hotel is on the right-hand side. From Fort Lauderdale International Airport: Take the I-95 southbound, exit at I-195 East (Julia Tuttle Causeway) to exit 5 (right lane) Alton Road South. Turn right on 17th Street into the Venetian Causeway. Turn right onto Island Avenue, the hotel is on the right-hand side.