Cavalier Hotel

Outside the Cavalier Hotel, the elaborate stucco friezes are noteworthy for more than just aesthetic reasons. France employed them to provide symmetry (following the golden "Rule of Three") and to emphasize the verticality of the hotel by drawing attention upward. The design he picked represented his interest in ancient civilizations, which was sparked by the recent finding of King Tut's tomb and the Chichén Itzá temples.

Designed by architect Roy F. France in 1936 as a masterpiece of the Art Deco movement, the Cavalier Hotel has reigned supreme ever since and truly has a style all its own.The decor of the Cavalier Hotel is, in a word, unique. Upon entering the lobby, visitors are welcomed by beautiful black and gold furniture, nautical decorations, terrazzo floors, and a faux fireplace surrounded with candles and art pieces to complete the eclectic look and feel of the room.

Recent extensive restorations to this once famous property have allowed it to re-open with an updated twist to its Art Deco beauty, without compromising its original architectural integrity. The Cavalier Hotel maintains its original exterior facade of bright pastel colors in an Art Deco design, but contains new and updated rooms with their own eclectic features.

Google rating: 3.9/5

Phone: +1 305-673-1199

Address: 1320 Ocean Drive
Architect: Roy France