Room Mate Lord Balfour

South Beach


Why not name a hotel for a minor, generally ill-regarded British prime minister? Name choice aside, the Lord Balfour features the usual minimalist-plus-pop-art rooms Miami Beach is famous for, along with wood floors, big windows and rain showers – plus a massive mural of a boldly tattooed lass with luxuriant hair behind the bed.

The lobby/bar area is a gem, mixing retro accoutrements with pop art and sweeping lines leading to the terrace out front – a fine spot for taking in this peaceful stretch of Ocean Dr.


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