Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Miami International Airport: From the airport exit, take NW 21st St and turn right onto LeJeune Rd south. Take ramp onto 836 East. Continue on I-395 East and then onto MacArthur Causeway which flows onto Fifth St. Follow Fifth St to Collins Ave and turn left onto Collins. Proceed 11 blocks to the hotel.

Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle vans are the most common ways used to get from the airport to the hotel and back. Transportation options are available on the ground level of the airport terminal, outside the baggage claim area. SuperShuttle to hotel: $16–$25. There is a flat-rate Taxi fare to the hotel from MIA: $26–$35. Car rentals are available on this Web site: more than $36. Rates are subject to change without advanced notice.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way to navigate the South Beach area. The hotel is close to shopping, restaurants, and ocean beaches. There are also plenty of South Beach tourist attractions within walking distance of the hotel, like the Art Deco Historic District and the Jackie Gleason Theater. Taxis provide an easy way to get around the Miami Beach area and points in Miami: less than $5 per mile. Public buses and the Electrowave Shuttle services tourist areas in Miami Beach: less than $5. Although driving is convenient, street parking can sometimes be hard to find.

Preston's - Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Preston's offers spectacular ocean views from both the dining room and the patio, and is a comfortable spot to eat traditional American fare.

Nautilus - Located poolside, this grill and bar features light fare.

Hemisphere Lounge - This trendy bar offers an extensive martini menu and a full bar menu.

SoBe Coffee Bar - Located just off the main lobby, the coffee bar offers freshly roasted coffee, pastries, and light fare.

Emeril's Miami Beach - Scheduled to open in the fall of 2003, this fine-dining establishment showcases the New Orleans-style cuisine of renowned chef Emeril Lagasse. Perched at the entertaining chef's food bar or seated in the more formal dining area and exterior café, guests enjoy fresh seafood, prime aged steaks, and an extensive wine list.

Amenity highlights: The tempting pool area offers a freeform pool, two spas, 20 cabanas, and excellent poolside service (guests can borrow radios and magazines). The well-equipped, 4,500-square-foot fitness center is complimentary and offers classes, including beach yoga and power walking.

Insider tip: The Miami Beach boardwalk, along the beach in back of the Loews, is an excellent spot for morning and evening walks and for people-watching.

Valet parking:
$16-25 per night. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured parking.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.