What to expect: Located a half block east of I-95 and nestled between Palm Beach County and Broward County, the Hilton Deerfield Beach is a convenient option for beach-lovers and conference attendees wishing to avoid the crowds of Fort Lauderdale and Miami venues. Arriving guests walk through a porte-cochère flanked by giant palms, into the lobby featuring a bubbling fountain and several intimate seating areas.

Amenity highlights: This contemporary South Florida hotel offers complimentary shuttle transportation within five miles of the hotel that includes not only businesses, restaurants, and shops, but several golf courses and ocean beaches.

Guests can make use of the large outdoor pool, sundeck, spa tub, and fitness center. The hotel also houses a casual Caribbean restaurant and lounge. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas and guestrooms.

Insider tip: Aside from the hotel’s own shuttle, the City of Deerfield Beach provides complimentary shuttle service between the beach and hotel at 11 AM and 3 PM, daily.

What to expect: Located in a corporate park, the moderately-priced Best Western Deerfield Beach Hotel & Suites draws business travelers as well as leisure travelers headed through via Interstate 95 or Florida's Turnpike, three miles west.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's central courtyard houses a large swimming pool and six-person spa tub. There is also a complimentary fitness center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. The business center is also equipped with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two-for-one cocktails are offered every evening.