Take a Walk on the Westside...

This hotel is HOT, with a hip lobby and pool area, where cabanas are a KEY! While lounging poolside, The Kobe burger with pomme frittes is very good...for $20. It has become the only place to be during weekends on the West Side; but getting in requires being a guest at the hotel or being on the exclusive V.I.P. list. Located 1 BLOCK from the beach, throw on some sandals and enjoy a very hip scene.

Price: $$$$

Tip: They don't have a spa but Fred Segal Beauty offers great services.

Yes, Cougars... but even more Pumas!

Upscale place for drinks by the pool
Interesting mix of out-of-towners and locals, one of the few places in S.M. that feels a little more adult... Get to know the staff and they'll treat you well, Lucian the bartender is a good guy. Rooms are nice, sort of Ian-Schrager-ish... Whist Restaurant is nice if you get there early, get a table outside by the pool + cabanas. I think it would be a fun place to get a cabana for a party someday but haven't done that yet.

Couldn't agree more on the South Beach feel, especially out at the pool at night. This hotel is THE advertising hotel, so expect a very young crowd that parties late. Very nice rooms, great food available, and extremely friendly staff.