Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 14 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 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. Rates are subject to change without advanced notice.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way to navigate the Miami Beach area. The hotel is close to shopping, restaurants, historic districts, and is adjacent to the ocean. Public buses and taxis also offer convenient ways to get around the Miami Beach area. The Electrowave Shuttle services tourist areas below 25th St: less than $5. Although driving is often easiest, parking in Miami Beach can sometimes be problematic. Valet parking is available at the hotel: $16–$25.

D’Lounge - Open daily from mid morning till late evening, this Art Deco-style cocktail lounge offers specialty drinks, a Friday happy hour, and scheduled live entertainment.

Latitude 26 Bar & Grill - Located poolside with a view of the ocean, this island-style bar serves cocktails, specialty rums, and light meals for lunch or early dinner.

Amenity highlights: The National is home to one of the most photographed pools in the world: a 205-foot-long infinity pool that extends to the ocean and is surrounded by lush tropical foliage. A dedicated beach concierge provides chairs, towels, and drinks, and can arrange for massages and beauty treatments (surcharge). A fitness center includes free weights, a stationary bike, a treadmill, a stair machine, and a weight station.

Insider tip: Getting in to South Beach's popular nightclubs such as Crobar and Delano’s can be difficult. The concierge at the National can provide VIP access to many of the clubs in town. Arrangements must be made prior to 4 PM on the day of the planned visit.

For small business meetings, the historic Oval Room, with its vintage l939 chrome chandelier, can accommodate up to 70 for executive meetings and l00 guests for banquet events. The hotel has two boardrooms that can be used as production offices, as well as a full-time production department to coordinate fashion shoots, music videos, and television and film productions.