A classic icon of style and impeccable service, the 151-room National Hotel stands as a historic landmark in the heart of South Beach's Art Deco District. A distinguished member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, The National unveiled a $3 million dollar renovation of all its guest rooms and suites in 2003. Complementing the style of the National's historic lobby, the new design scheme combines geometric shapes with luxurious materials and top-of-the-line amenities, including free high-speed T-1 internet access, DVD players and 27" flat screen TV's. Highlights at the sophisticated boutique hotel include a one-of-a-kind 205 ft. long Infinity Pool, private Beach Club, fine French-inspired cuisine at the Tamara restaurant, a trendy cocktail lounge and four meeting rooms for up to 75 persons. Ideally located right on the ocean, the National is just steps from South Beach's best restaurants, galleries, boutiques, nightclubs and a quick stroll to Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive and the Miami Beach Convention Center. Oceanfront location in the heart of South Beach. Landmark building with historic significance. Elegant boutique hotel with serious business services. World-famous 205-foot long Infinity Pool in tropical gardens with direct beach access. Celebrity hide-away and home of many film, video and photo productions. Renovation of all guest rooms and suites in 2003. Free high-speed T-1 internet access in all guest rooms. Sophisticated personalized service. **The room rate does not include applicable taxes, currently at 13pct. The hotel fee of USD11.77 per room, per night is for the provision of high-speed wireless internet access, local phone calls /up to 15 minutes each, daily New York Times or Miami Herald, access to the fitness room, and usage of the lounge chairs and umbrellas on the beach and poolside.*** ***Reduced elevator service thru Nov06 1 elevator in the Historic Tower building will be out of service over the next 6 months for a full modernization project, resulting in slower than usual elevator service to the City- and Oceanfront rooms (only 1 elevator will be is use instead of 2). However, all rooms also have easy stairway access to the lobby or other floors. This project will not affect our Deluxe Cabana Wing at all; the only impact is to the Tower City- and Oceanfront rooms. Limited noise may be experienced from time to time, but noise is not expected to be a major factor in this project. Any rooms impacted (near the elevators) will be unavailable for sale during this time. Work will occur Monday through Saturday, 8AM to 6PM.