join in the fun. These rooms are only 64 ft. sq. and feature TV’s and a sleep sound machine to help drown out ambient noise since the walls are only 7ft. high and made out of plywood. For more information, visit them online at Gaythering.com
Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach
1801 Collins Avenue - This art deco hotel is not gay owned or gay only, but they have been the host hotel of Winter Party and White Party and other gay parties over the years so they are definitely gay friendly. The Shelborne is an ocean front Art Deco masterpiece that features 200 rooms and has recently undergone a $150 million renovation which saw it totally redone to match its original 1940’s splendor. They are offering a summer beach sale with 30% discount on rooms, a free umbrella for the beach, and two free drinks per day. Visit them online for more information. ShelborneWyndhamGrand.com
The Delano
1685 Collins Avenue - With its soaring lobby and subtle seductions, Delano is one of the hotels that changed South Beach
forever. Designed by Philippe Starck, Delano South Beach balances eclectic details with grand public spaces that are playful, elegant, quietly theatrical and filled with all-night energy - proof that the new rules of chic are simplicity with a crisp, clean and modern sense of ease. Delano’s signature South Beach restaurant, Bianca, features an inventive Italian menu offering local, farmto-table organic ingredients. The hotel also features Umi Sushi and Sake Bar for casual or group dining. This beach front hotel is the height of Art Deco splendor and features a beautifully landscaped garden area, a huge pool with a few tables available for drinks IN THE POOL, and a subterranean lounge, FDR, which often serves as an ideal nightlife destination for the perfect night out in Miami’s South Beach. For more information or to book a room, visit DelanoHotel.com
Fountainbleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave. - Situated oceanfront in the heart of Millionaire’s Row, (MidBeach) Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Its iconic design is a spectacular blend of Miami’s glamorous golden era and stylish modern luxury. A revered Miami Beach landmark for more than half a century, Morris Lapidus’ emblematic curvilinear building sets a new standard for business and pleasure. The 22acre oceanfront Miami Beach hotel features signature restaurants by award-winning chefs; two chic nightlife venues; a two-story spa, a virtually endless poolscape, miles of pristine beach and state-of-the-art con-