 |
HOTELS |
| CLUBS HOTELS DINING EVENTS MAGAZINE MAPS NEWS REAL ESTATE SHOPPING BUSINESS |
|
However, this may be the only place on South Beach where a fabulous sense of style doesn't necessarily translate into dollar signs. The hotel is inundated by hipsters from around the globe who want to enjoy the homey, not antiseptic, white-on-white atmosphere. The Whitelaw has beds that are borderline sinful (fully decked out in Belgian sheets), marble bathrooms that are large and well-stocked and a complimentary happy hour in the lobby every night from 7 to 8pm. Once you step inside, you will realize that white isn't just a part of the hotel's name, it's also the color scheme for all of the hotel's 49 rooms - and not just for the walls, robes and towels, either. The monochromatic theme permeates the TV, VCR, stereo, minibar, and even the in-room safe. And while the rooms are meant to evoke a feeling of simplicity, it's clear that most of the amenities are about the vibe and the scene outside of the rooms - mainly at the on-premise 808 vodka bar. While there is no on-site pool or trendy restaurant, there is clearly no shortage of great eateries and hip lounges in this very central stretch of the beach. And if a after a long of night of partying you are looking to relax in the beautiful South Florida sunshine, have no fear - the relaxing sands of South Beach are but a block away. |
With a slogan that reads "Clean sheets, hot
water, stiff drinks" you can bet the Whitelaw Hotel serves up a ferocious
sense of humor and some serious attitude - just what one would expect in
South Beach. Black shag carpets, white vinyl sofas and groovy music are what
the owners like to call "Bond meets Barbarella."
