Be Frugal: On a budget in South Beach, Miami
On our way down to St. Lucia, we had to stay overnight in Miami. It was last minute and the high season, two factors that raise hotel prices to absurd heights. Searching on Tablet Hotels, we found a rate of $200/night at the Lords Hotel, one block off the beach in South Beach. Reading about the property we discovered that it proclaims itself to be, "the first appropriately appointed hotel. A gay resort... a quantum leap in gay travel." Well, great! We love and support the gay community. And so we booked.
The Lords is bright, deco and cheerfully decorated in yellows and blues and feels very South Beach. After being greeted by the gigantic polar holding a beach ball in the lobby, we found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The rooms were well laid out and vibrant. They offer a very small pool and a restaurant and bar. It was perfect for one night but would have been just fine for a longer stay as you can easily walk to the beach and fun restaurants. The only things we didn't like were the scratchy sheets and the woman (hotel staff) out front in the evenings attempting to hustle hot guys into the bar.... Don't like hustlers.
On our way back from St. Lucia, we stayed at the cutest little B&B in South Beach. It was quaint and quiet and a great deal-- will regale you with details!