What to expect: The eight-story hotel is located on Singer Island, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. Ceiling fans, tropical paintings, and vivid colors throughout the lobby create a tropical feel. The hotel attracts leisure travelers and families with its beachfront location.

Amenity highlights: Guests can use an outdoor splash pool, children's pool, and spa tub overlooking the beach. The 24-hour fitness center has free weights, treadmills, and stationary bikes. A business center has a printer and fax machine, and high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge, network cards not provided).

Insider tip: Fifteen miles away, downtown West Palm Beach hosts Clematis at Night every Thursday evening. This free concert series features local rock, R&B, blues, and swing music. Beer and ethnic foods are available for purchase, and area artists showcase their work.