Hotel St. Michel

If Paris or Florence is not part of your immediate travel plans, consider slipping away to the historic Hotel St. Michel. Located in lovely Coral Gables, Florida, about a 10-minute drive from Miami, this charming European-style boutique hotel first opened in 1926 and has been painstakingly restored to its original grandeur. The three-story, ivy-draped retreat boasts elements of Spanish design, a popular style of architecture in this region some 80 years ago. The intimate collection of 28 rooms each have their own characteristics, with English and French antiques, windows cloaked in floral fabrics, and a vintage elegance not found in modern hotels. Your stay is celebrated daily with a continental breakfast, evening chocolates and in-room fruit baskets replenished frequently. You will also find complimentary wireless internet service throughout the property, allowing you to tend to business if necessary.