1. Hilton Cabana Miami Beach
Hilton Cabana Miami Beach, a 231-room oceanfront hotel, opened in June in the former Allison Hotel. For receptions, the property holds 120 people on a 2,000 square-foot courtyard as well as by its two outdoor pools. The hotel also is home to the French restaurant L’echon Brasserie, a new concept from local restaurant developer the Pubbelly Group. The 130-seat restaurant has an oceanfront patio and is available for private events.