It wasn't too long ago that the Standard Hotel in New York City threw some naked people in front of their giant windows and ignited a firestorm of silly newspaper stories about a "Manhattan Sex Hotel" (a title, by the way, that would be more appropriately given to other establishments) -- but if nakey-time is your thing, head South to a city that will respond to your nudity with less scrutiny, fewer gawking tourists, and the understanding that the perfect tan requires a little extra exposure.
So, in which US city are the hotels known to welcome the topless tanners? Miami. Duh.
The Standard
. Topping our list of the
Best Hotels to Go Topless in Miami
is the Standard NYC's big brother, the
Standard Miami
. Considering the weekly party nights featuring promos like ladies and "bottoms" drink free, the pleasantly raunchy
pool scene
Hotel Victor
. The Hotel Victor's spa has a coed steam room and a clothing-optional Turkish hammam. Or you can just strip down across the street on
South Beach
The Delano
. The trendy
pool scene
Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
. Alright, so this is more of a family establishment than the rest of the hotels on this list, but this hotel is close to
Haulover Beach
-- the only truly nude beach in Miami. It's about a half mile down the shore from Newport's own
beach