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Morning
From the southern end of the District on Ocean Drive, at 6th Street, head northward, checking out not just the façades but also as many of the hotel interiors as you can. Many have unique design elements in the lobbies, bars, and gardens.
Between the Leslie and the Cardozo is the wonderful Carlyle, currently undergoing a major restoration.
Turn left after the Cavalier, and go to the next street over, Collins Avenue. Turn right on Collins and check out Hoffman’s Cafeteria at 1450, built in curved Nautical style in 1939 by Henry Hohauser. Stop here for lunch.
Mid-afternoon
A little farther on, you’ll find the St. Moritz Hotel, which features a cut coral façade and neon.
At 1685, you can’t miss the all-white Delano, with its landmark winged tower. The outlandish post-modern interiors are by Philippe Starke, and contain original Dali and Gaudi furniture.
Next stop is the Ritz Plaza, with another fantasy tower in glass block. When you get to 21st St, turn left; on the next corner you will encounter the Abbey Hotel, with its marvelous salamander motif and Flash Gordon-style towers.
Head back to Collins Ave, and at 1775 you’ll find The Raleigh Hotel – it’s a beautiful location for drinks.
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