The Creek South Beach, hotel in Miami Beach, United States
The Creek South Beach is a hotel in Miami Beach with approximately 90 rooms located on Collins Avenue. The building displays Miami Modern architecture with a distinctive L-shaped design and a roof that resembles a paper airplane.
The building was constructed in 1954 by the architecture firm Reiff & Feldman and was originally called the Ankara Motel. After years of changes, Ken Fields purchased the property in 2003 and transformed it into an art-focused hotel.
The name reflects its original function as a gathering spot near the water. The hotel has become a platform for contemporary artists, with individual rooms designed and decorated by different creative professionals who have transformed the space into a working gallery for guests.
The hotel sits directly on Collins Avenue and provides quick access to the beach as well as nearby shops and cafes. Visitors should know that the neighborhood is active around the clock with little downtime.
The hotel's roof has an unusual shape that resembles a folded paper airplane, a hallmark of 1950s Miami Modern design. The building also served as a filming location for several well-known movies and television shows, including Bad Boys and Miami Vice.
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