OUT Traveler: Gayborhood Watch South Beach- 08/04/2011

“More than seven new hotels opened this year alone! But last NYE, the Lords Hotel South Beach took the cake (with sprinkles) when it launched the new gay boutique hotel for our generation: fun, flirty, and (gasp!) affordable. Capturing the brightness of the Sunshine State with vivid colors, modern design and a playful vibe, the Lords Hotel dares you to not have a good time. Enter the lobby and greet a 9-foot-tall polar bear sculpture; chill by/in any of the three plunge pools; savor the eclectic dining options at the Cha Cha Rooster restaurant; or sip a signature cocktail at the hotel’s Absolut-inspired bar. Just leave your attitude at baggage claim, because at the Lords everyone is royalty. And with Cabana rooms under $150, “Rooms That Matter” donating ten percent of proceeds to an LGBT charity, and Penthouses with private terraces to delight even the most sophisticated traveler, the bohemian-chic Lords Hotel is inviting gay Miami to a place where we can all mingle.”