Cavalier Hotel, Miami

Regarded as a masterpiece of the Art Deco movement, the Cavalier South Beach Hotel was one of the first hotels ever to be built on Ocean Drive. It was designed by architect Roy F. France in 1936.

Unlike most Art Deco buildings in the area, using horizontal lines as the main feature in their design, The Cavalier Hotel bucks this trend by going for a more vertical style. The decorative stucco friezes outside the building draw your eyes upward. As a result, the hotel looks strikingly different from the nearby structures.

Despite having been recently updated with extensive restorations, The Cavalier maintains its original brightly-colored exterior. Upon entering the building, you are welcomed by black and gold furniture, nautical decorations, terrazzo floors, and a fireplace surrounded with candles and art pieces. A rather unique space to snap some truly cool Instagram shots!

Each guest room is decorated with wood paneling and brick walls that give a warm and inviting ambiance. Much like The Carlyle and The Cardozo, The Cavalier also frequently serves as a filming spot in Hollywood productions.