The décor of the Cavalier Hotel is, in a word, unique. Upon entering
the lobby visitors will be welcomed by two large wooden
medieval-looking room dividers standing guard at either side of the
entrance. Sherbet-hued, turret-backed chairs, terrazzo floors, a
faux fireplace with candles and a stone Buddha standing watch
complete the eclectic look and feel of the room.
But don't let the idiosyncratic furnishings fool
you, the hotel and its façade have been featured in several movies
set in South Beach. The Cavalier has 45 rooms and though admittedly
they are on the small side they are also full of character and,
above all, functional. A typical room has Caribbean-inspired
sunset-orange stucco walls, modular wooden antique and
reproduction furniture, a mini-bar, queen-size bed, batik
fabrics, a charmingly old-fashioned bathroom with checkered tile
floor and a stand-alone bowl sink.
Rooms are loaded with modern amenities such as
entertainment centers that feature cable TV, VCRs and CD players.
Vintage black and white photos that capture the fashionable history
of South Beach adorn the walls. If you book a suite you can expect
an ocean view and upgraded king-size bed.
As a perk the hotel provides a daily guest
newsletter with detailed information about local attractions and
current activities in the area. Located in the heart of the Ocean
Drive strip, the Cavalier Hotel is adjacent to many tourist and
souvenir shops as well as an array
of designer boutique shopping.
The beach's best authentic restaurants and
gourmet dining are all within walking distance. Conveniently
situated across the street from the Atlantic Ocean guests have full
access to Lummus Park where rollerblading, jogging or just taking a
leisurely stroll under the shady palms is a favorite pastime of
visitors and locals alike. |
