This hideaway was a game-changer in Miami’s luxury market when it was unveiled. The sprawling resort is awash in antiqued mirrors, rare Chinese marble and contemporary art. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has a J&G Grill here, while the Bal Harbour Shops are a brisk stroll (or hotel chauffeured car trip) away. All spacious rooms face the ocean with high-tech elements like flat-screen TVs embedded into bathroom mirrors, iPod docking stations and surround-sound systems giving the cushy rooms a futuristic feel.

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