Staying Fit

If you like staying in shape, then the Marseilles Hotel Miami Beach is the place to be! Not only can you enjoy miles of beautiful beaches and boardwalk for walking , jogging and running. the Marseilles also offers an ample size pool, fitness center and exercise studio. And when it's time to relax, why not order your favorite cocktail and lie back i one of our ocean-side garden hammocks. Several local gyms also offer guest memberships and a variety of classes from spinning to yoga - ask you concierge for more information.

Miami Beach Map

Here's a great Miami Beach Map full of useful links for restaurants and clubs all within walking distance of your Miami Beach Hotel. You'll find literally hundreds of restaurants and clubs to suit every taste. As well as art galleries, theatres, parks and of course beaches, all within easy reach during your Miami Beach Stay.

If you're still waiting for summer to arrive - come on down - the sun is shining in Miami and summer fun is already here. So get out of the cold and book your winter escape now!

Miami Shows and Concerts

Want to see what show are coming to Miami? Then download the guide of what's coming at:
http://www.arshtcenter.org/_inc/pdf/2010_Spring_Brochure.pdf

Upcoming shows include Mama Mia, Spring Awakening and more. For more events and shows you can also check out Ticketmaster

Tipping Guides

Many visitors from overseas are often confued or unsure of tipping guidlines when traveling. Many places now include tips for your convenience , so always check the bill or ask. The following is a helpful guidline for travellers:

At Restaurants

Wait staff 15% - 20% of the total bill before taxes (Note: some restaurants now suggest tipping after taxes because servers themselves tip out on the after tax amount).
Wine served with dinner The safe recommendation is to tip 15-20% of the total bill, including alcohol, even for expensive bottles of wine. However, we've seen some restaurants say it's OK to tip around 10% for expensive wines.
Bartenders 15% - 20% of the tab; or, $1 for beer or wine, $2 for mixed drinks. Ideally, pay your bar tab before leaving for your table.
Order at front If you order at the front and food is delivered to your table, it depends. If, once you've ordered, the seating and decor compare with a standard, sit-down restaurant, tip 5%-10%. If the food is delivered to your table only as a convenience, tipping is not necessary.

At Buffets

"fast-food" buffets No tipping necessary.
"casino-style buffets" If you have a waitress or waiter who takes your drink order and checks on you, $1-$2 is appreciated.
hotel buffets For business breakfasts, tip $1-$2. At high-end hotel brunch buffets, 15%-20% frequently is the norm and sometimes automatically added..

At Fine Dining

Parking Attendant Usually $1-$3
Coatroom Attendant Usually $1 per coat
Wait staff 15%-20% of the pre-tax bill (Note: some restaurants now suggest tipping after taxes because servers thenselves tip out on the after tax amount).
Wine steward or sommelier For personal service from the wine steward, you may tip 10%
of the wine bill.
Restroom Attendant Usually .50-$1

Other (including delivery)
Pizza Delivery At least $1, 15% for normal service, more during rain, snow or other poor weather.

Go Car Tours

Want to take a city tour your own way and have fun? Well try Miami Go Tours - these unique yellow cars have a GPS guided narrated tour that you can enjoy as you zip around town. Enjoy the Florida sunshine and sites at your own leisure and go where the tour buses can't!

Tours are available in English and Spanish.

Call (888) GoCar-55 / (305) 428-2767 or see your Miami Beach Hotel concierge.

Inline Skate and Bike Rentals

View South Beach from a local's perspective. Inline skate or bike around and see popular nearby destinations such as Ocean Drive, South Point Park, historic Española Way, Lincoln Road Mall, or take a scenic stroll over the Venetian Causeway and see the beautiful multi-million dollar water front homes.

Fritz's on Miami Beach rents a full selection of inline skates and bicycles on an hourly, daily or weekly basis.

Protective gear; helmet and wrist, elbow and knee pads are included with every rental. Bicycle rentals come with a locking device.


1620 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone
(305) 532-1954

Gray Line Bus Tours

One of the best ways to see any city is with a Gray Line Bus Tour. Gray Line offers a multi lingual tour, highlighting all of the major sites and attractions in Miami and Miami Beach and the great part is you can hop on and hop off the bus to enjoy more time at each spot at your own leisure.
Plus, when you travel between now and April 30th, buy a one day pass and get the second day free!

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Looking for a deal on your Miami Beach Hotel stay ? Then follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates and offers - when you call the reservations department , make sure you let them know you saw us on Facebook and want the best rate deal!

Marseilles Hotel on Facebook

"Miaimi Beach Local"

Leave the car at home! Not only is Miami Beach a great place to walk - the beach, clubs, stores and restaurants are all just a short stroll form your Miami Beach Hotel Room! If you get tired of walking, then catch the "South Beach Local" Bus. With multiple bus stops located between South Pointe and 20th Street, the bus runs along Washington Avenue and Alton Road, every 15 minutes or so. And for just 25 cents the fare is a steal!

The Hours of operation are: Monday through Saturday, every 12 minutes from 10:00am to 6:00pm and every 20 minutes from 7:45am to 10:00am and from 6:00pm to 1:00am. On Sundays, will every 12 minutes from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm and every 20 minutes from 10:00am to 12:00 noon and from 6:00pm to 1:00am. For a Route Map click here

Basyide Marketplace

A great place to visit for the day is Bayside Marketplace, located in downtown Miami overlooking the Port of Miami. here you'll find a array of shops,stores, bards and restaurants as well as live music and entertainment. Hooters restaurant is famous for its chicken wings (amongst things) and you'll also find the Miami Hard Rock Cafe here on the waterfront.

Time to Cool Down!

The summer in Miami is always fun, but sometimes we all need to take a break and cool down - did you know that there is an ice rink just a few minutes away from your Miami Beach Hotel? The Scott Rakow Youth Center is a state of the art 12,885 square ft. ice skating rink that offers public skaing for just $9 per adult (plus $3 skate rental). This is a great way to cool down and get some excersie after a morning at the beach.

For more information please call 305-673-7000 ext. 2530

Miami Beach In Card

Want to save money in restaurants and attractions during your Miami Beach stay? Then sign up for the "Miami Beach In Card". With this card Miami Beach visitors and residents can save on admission to museums, attractions plus get special deals at the following restaurants:

- 660 Mediterranean Kitchen
- A Fish called Avalon
- Asia De Cuba
- Azul
- B.E.D
- Blade Sushi Lounge
- Blue door at Delano
- Cafe Mundo at the Claridge Hotel
- Cafe Sambal
- China Grill Restaurant SoBe
- Denny's Restaurant and Catering
- Emerils Miami Beach
- Epicure Market
- Escopazzo
- Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at the Palms Hotel & Spa
- Fresh
- Gaia Restaurant
- Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
- Giardino Gourmet Salads
- Gotham Steak
- Grazie Italian Cuisine
- Hakkasan
- Hofbrau Beer Hall Miami
- IshQ Indian Cuisine (Spice Arts Restaurants Inc.)
- Jerry's Famous Deli
- Kung Fu Sushi
- La Cote
- Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
- Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge
- Mango's Tropical Cafe
- Maxine Restaurant
- Maya Tapa and Grill
- Nikki Beach
- Ocean's Ten
- Ola Restaurant
- Pacific Time Restaurant
- Quarterdeck Seafood bar and Neighborhood Grill South Beach
- Red The Steakhouse
- Scarpetta
- Shulas Steak House Miami Beach
- Solo
- Soyka restaurant
- Tamarind Thai Restaurant
- Taste Bakery Cafe
- The Cafe at Books and Books
- The Raleigh
- Vida
- Vita Restaurant & Lounge

So sign up now and get ready to start saving!

Casinos

If your looking to gamble on vacation - no need to go to Las Vegas - Miami has several new casinos to choose from, including the Hard Rock Casino, Mardi Gras Casino and Gulf Stream Park Casino, all just a short drive from your Miami Beach Hotel. You'll find black jack, slots and more at all of these casinos.

So book your trip and Good Luck!

Miami Theatre

If you love theatre, Miami has a great selection of theatres and shows to enjoy! Coming to Miami March 30th thru April 4th, 2010 is the ultimate feel-good musical Mama Mia! With a sound track of favorite Abba songs, this must see musical will be held at the Adriene Arsht Center in downtown Miami. Tickets range from $25 to $72 - so if you loved the movie, hurry and book your show tickets now!

Viscaya Museum & Gardens

A national historic landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was built by agricultural industrialist James Deering, who wintered on the property from 1916–1925. Today, the extraordinary European-inspired estate includes a Main House filled with art and furnishings, 10 acres of gardens on Biscayne Bay, a hardwood hammock (native forest), and a historic village.

Vizcaya is open to the public 364 days a year. With its phenomenal human-made and natural resources, Vizcaya was built in the 1910s, a decade in which Gilded Age cultural standards were enlivened by the irreverent spirit of the dawning Jazz Age.

Vizcaya’s collections are broad and diverse, including its national historic landmark Main House and Village outbuildings, its gardens with their architectural elements and statuary, and the array of art objects on display and integrated within the design of the Main House. The inside of the house is filled with treasures from around the world. Outside, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, colorful orchids in the David A. Klein Orchidarium, and our serene gardens and the statues that inhabit them.

Vizcaya also introduces visitors to Miami’s place in this history—a time when America’s wealthy industrialists like James Deering created lavish homes inspired by the palaces of Europe. In addition, this historic landmark is a lens through which to learn about art, interior design, architecture, landscape design, horticulture, and the environment, as well as the role of internationalism in the history of the United States and Miami. Mr. Deering was a man with a passion for nature, art, architecture, and history, and it shows.

Miami Beach Hotel Views

Marseilles Hotel Pool





View from Hotel Room


View From Hotel Room


Here are some examples of the beautiful views from your Miami Beach Hotel Room at the Marseilles!

Go Wild in Miami!

Did you know that Miami boasts one of the nation's finest zoos? A great day out for the whole family at great value (adults entry is only $15.95 and children $11.95) Miami Metro Zoo has an amazing selection of animals from around the world in beautiful "cage free" enclosures. Be sure to see the chimp feeding for some great laughs. And visit the all new Amazon & Beyond exhibit.
Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes (bikes are also available for hire) and take some bottled water to beat the heat, and of course, don't forget your cameras!

Flights to Miami

Miami International Airport is conveniently located just ten minutes from beautiful Miami Beach and is one of the best served airports in the USA - with direct flights from Europe, South America and most cities the USA you're find flying here a breeze. Low rate airfares are easy to find online and, as a tip - shop around! Try the airlines own websites such as Southwest and Jet Blue and you're sure to find a great deal!

So book your Miami Beach Hotel and jet on down to the Sunshine!

Romantic Miami Beach Getaways

How about a romantic Miami Beach Getaway? Our Miami Beach Hotel offers the perfect romantic setting to rekindle your love. Enjoy beach front hotel luxury in our beautiful presidential suite for only $499.00 per night through 3/30/10 *

This romantic Miami Beach Getaway includes:
• Nightly accommodation in our Presidential Penthouse Suite
• Two welcome drinks
• Full American breakfast for two

Call 305-538-7511 and ask for booking code "Romance".

Bahams Day Cruise

Did you know that while in Miami you can take a one day cruise to the Bahamas? Discovery Cruise Line offers an all-inclusive cruise to Grand Bahama starting at just $49.99 plus surcharges of $35. This is a great way to spend a day and visit another country! Included are all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast and dinner, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, fun games, entertainment and more. Your hotel concierge will be happy to assist with booking your trip - just make sure you bring your passport and bon voyage!