Shelborne Oceanfront Resort: A Great Place to Stay in South Beach, Florida

Jan. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Miami Beach, Fl – On December 28, 1940, the Shelborne Oceanfront Beach Resort opened its doors in style with the famed bandleader Chet Brownagle and his orchestra.    

Inspired by the Art Deco architect Igor Polevitsky, the Shelborne has a less ornate style than other buildings in South Beach, but with its trademark 30-foot deco sign, the Shelborne South Beach Resort hotel cannot be missed along Collins Avenue. Indeed, the Shelborne has enjoyed almost mythical status in Miami Beach through the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s.  It was home to the Miss America and Miss Universe Pageants, and was a home away from home for some of America's biggest stars. This year, the Shelborne’s star continues to shine as it hosts for the third year in a row DJ Mag @ The Shelborne, the most notorious party held during the Winter Music Conference in March.  

Notoriety aside, the hotel has one of the most desirable locations along Miami Beach.  Foremost, the Shelborne Beach Resort faces the white sandy beaches of Miami Beach.  And, it is literally in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District walking distance to Ocean Drive, trendy boutique shops, night clubs and restaurants on Lincoln Road.  The Miami Beach Convention Center is a 5 minute walk. Downtown Miami and the Cruise Port of Miami are 10 minutes away by car and Miami International Airport is only 20 minutes away.  

Guests arriving at the hotel will find uniquely decorated luxury hotel rooms, suites and town homes - all with authentic Art Deco décor, luxury bedding and all the comforts of a modern hotel.  Amongst its many great features, the Shelborne has a fine dining restaurant and rooftop fitness center.  Guests can soak up the sun on the white pool deck, enjoy the hotel’s sparkling outdoor Olympic swimming pool, rent a poolside cabana (private bathroom, shower) for the day, bask in the two hot tubs or simply enjoy the white sandy beaches just beyond the pool area.  

Currently, the Shelborne Oceanfront Resort is completing a multi-million dollar renovation which will bring it back its Art Deco grandeur and thus will continue its heritage as a great place to stay in South Beach.    

For more information on the Shelborne Oceanfront Beach Resort visit www.shelbornehotelsouthbeach.com