Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 11 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: From the airport exit, take NW 21st St and veer right onto SR-112 (Airport Expy). Proceed on SR-112 heading east and then continue on I-195. Continue on Arthur Godfrey Rd and turn right onto Indian Creek Dr. Bear right onto Collins Ave and proceed 12 blocks to the resort.

Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle vans are the most common ways used to get from the airport to the resort and back. Transportation options are available on the ground level of the airport terminal, outside the baggage claim area. SuperShuttle to resort: $16–$25. There is a flat-rate taxi fare to the resort from MIA: $26–$35. Car rentals are available on this Web site. Rates are subject to change without advanced notice.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way to navigate the South Beach area. The resort is close to shopping, restaurants, historic districts, and is adjacent to the ocean. Attractions like the Art Deco Historic District and the Jackie Gleason Theater are just a few blocks away. Taxis offer a convenient way to get around the Miami Beach area: less than $5 per mile. Public buses and the Electrowave Shuttle service tourist areas in South Beach: less than $5. Although driving is often easiest, parking can sometimes be problematic. Valet parking is available at the hotel.

Deco Lounge - Located adjacent to the hotel's main lobby, this lounge offers a comfortable spot to relax and have a drink. Distinctive round windows and contemporary furnishings complement the bar's Art Deco style. The bar serves finger foods and cocktails, including signature concoctions. Open afternoons until late night.

Sunrise Bar - Located poolside on the mezzanine level, the Sunrise Bar serves light fare and cocktails. During happy hour, the bar features drink specials and live or recorded music. Open daily from early afternoon until late evening.

Sunset Bar - This poolside bar, located on the beach level pool deck, offers light fare such as sandwiches as well as a variety of drinks. Guests may book the bar for outdoor parties and events. Open daily from mid-morning until late evening.

Amenity highlights: The Royal Palm offers a blend of contemporary comfort and retro elegance and service. The resort has a spa tub and two pools, both with poolside bars. On the beach, guests relax on lounge chairs with games, radio headsets, and cool facial towels provided by the beach concierge. The hotel also has a fitness center and 6,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.

Insider tip: The Royal Palm is 2 blocks from Lincoln Road Mall, a bustling pedestrian mall that's home to a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and cafés, along with a multiplex cinema and a symphony hall. It's a great place to wander and people-watch. On weekends in-season, the mall hosts an antiques market and a farmers' market.

The hotel's two outdoor pools are located on two different levels, one beachside and one on the mezzanine level. Both have poolside bars. On the beach, guests relax in blue Royal Palm lounge chairs, shaded by yellow umbrellas. Hotel staff provide cold facial towels, radio headsets, and board games such as backgammon and chess.