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From a sprawling terrace dotted with swimming pools to a sybaritic spa and designer rooms with views to the horizon the non-smoking W Miami is packed with amazing amenities. The W Miami occupies three towers overlooking Biscayne Bay and is centered around a massive spa complex designed by world-renowned architect Philippe Starck. A 15th-floor terrace joining all three buildings includes two acres of amenities including the state's largest infinity pool a wading pool and a 50-person hot tub. There's also an open-air restaurant and café and an outdoor fireplace inlaid with mosaic tiles. On the 50th floor an indoor-outdoor lounge has sweeping views of the water. The 148 non-smoking rooms and suites have the latest amenities including 42-inch flat-panel TVs with extensive movie libraries iPod docking stations and access to wired and wireless internet. Convenient kitchens are hidden away behind pocket doors. In-room espresso machines are a glamorous touch as are gourmet minibars. Valet parking is available. Pets are permitted for a non-refundable cleaning fee of $250. The hotel is a short drive from the cruise ships at the Port of Miami in a near-it-all location on Miami's tony Brickell Avenue. I-95 is just blocks away. For a taste of the state's natural beauty Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is a five-mile drive from the hotel. The art-deco district of South Beach is six miles east. Miami International Airport is eight miles northeast.