The Raleigh Hotel is located in Miami Beach, Fla., in the center of the Art Déco District. Built in 1940, this hotel was designed by acclaimed architect Lawrence Murray Dixon. The hotel is located three blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center and Lincoln Road, and four blocks from Ocean Drive.

A shady lobby sports a terrazzo floor, fluted Art Déco columns, rattan seating, tall plants and a gentle fountain. An upper level lobby features chartreuse and blond wood walls, chess tables and photographs of Hollywood celebrities of yesteryear. Chez Walters serves French fusion cuisine such as shrimp ceviche, steak frites, fricassee of shellfish and other delicacies. After dark, hurricane oil lamps and hanging wicker shaded lights cast a sensual ambience over the place.

Rooftop function space is available for special events and unique business meetings.

Event catering, complimentary wireless Internet access and business services are provided. The 120 by 70 pool features a cascading waterfall, sprawling tropical gardens, cabanas, hammocks and a fire pit. Massages and spa services are available poolside.

Guestrooms are appointed with terrazzo floors. Rooms display stereo systems, cable television, in room safes and minibars. Beds are graced with 400 thread count Egyptian linens and down comforters. Rainforest showerheads, bathrobes and slippers can be found in bathrooms. Convenient extras include complimentary high speed Internet access and twice daily maid service.

The Raleigh Hotel features what Conde Nast Traveler has called "One of the Sexiest Pools in America," one of the world's most photographed pools.