(Crystal Proenza is associate editor of Real Estate Florida.)

MIAMI LAKES, FL-InterContinental Hotels Group has opened a second Hotel Indigo location in Miami at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. The 86-room boutique hotel was previously the Don Shula Golf Club before undergoing an $8-million renovation by locally based owner Graham Cos. The property is managed by Atlanta-based Hotel Equities.

Amenities at the newest Hotel Indigo location include a pool, health and fitness center, business center, 12-executive boardroom and complimentary high-speed Internet, along with Phi Bar and Restaurant. Rates range from $129 to $299 per night, depending on the season. The boutique-style hotel brand is designed with inspiration from nature and the symmetry of art and math.

"We're excited to bring this level of service and unique product into this market," Tamara Markham, director of operations for Hotel Equities, tells GlobeSt.com of the Miami Lakes property. "Despite the downturn, we're extremely optimistic because this a new exciting brand and there is a niche for a traveler looking for something unique."