Location. The Marlin in Miami Beach, Fla., is a jewel box of vigor and style. This boutique hotel is the perfect choice for guests who value stylistic fusion, comfort, space and creativity. It is located 10 miles east of the Miami International Airport, just one block west of Ocean Drive and five miles from South Beach. Hotel Features. In the 1990s, the Marlin served as a genesis of Miami Beach's transformation from a retirement community to what has now been called the "American Riviera." The Marlin is home to Miami's hot nightspot, the Marlin Bar, with its half-moon bar and curvy, silver furniture, and the Caribbean-style restaurant Shabeen.

Guestrooms. One of the most exclusive hotels in Miami Beach, the Marlin caters to the music business crowd and stylish guests alike. Twelve over-sized suites come equipped with stainless steel kitchens, in-room bars and designer toiletries. Two unique theme suites, the Romance Suite and the Blackwell Suite, named after the former owner, are available for small parties or private affairs. Each of the stylish guestrooms includes refrigerators and complimentary coffee, among various amenities. Room service is available during limited hours. Staying at the Marlin puts guests in the center of the dining, nightlife, shopping and excitement of the historic Art Deco District.

Expert Tip. Inside the hotel are the legendary South Beach Studios and the Elite Modeling Agency.

Room Types:

A Studio Suite:   One queen bed. 450 square feet with sofa, walk-in closet, and desk. Two TVs with premium channels and pay movies, DVD and CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line phone with complimentary local calls voice mail. Stainless-steel kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishes. Aveda bath products, bathrobes, and hair dryer. In-room safe.

Deluxe Suite:   One queen bed. 800 square feet with sofa, walk-in closet, and desk. Two cable/satellite TVs with premium channels and pay movies, and CD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Multi-line phone with complimentary local calls and voice mail. Stainless steel kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishes. Aveda bath products, bathrobes, and hair dryer. In-room safe.

Driving Directions: From Miami International Airport: Turn right toward Aiport Exit / Car rental return. Take the SR-112 E ramp toward I-9 5 N Beaches / SR-953 / North Lejeune. Hialeah / SR-836 W / South Lejeune / Coral Gables. Take the South Lejeune ramp toward SR-836 W / Coral Gables. Merge onto N Lejeune Rd / NW 42nd Ave / FL-953 S. Merge onto FL-836 E toward I-95 / Downtown (portions toll). Merge onto I-395 E I-395 E becomes Macarthur CSWY / US-41 E. Turn slight right onto 5th Street / FL-A1A E. Turn left onto Collins Ave / FL-A1A