Best hotel near Miami airport?

[Luvcrusin']

We will be returning from a cruise on Saturday (March 12th). My parents have a flight out of Miami early the next morning (Sunday). We would like to book them in a "nice" hotel near the airport. Any suggestions??

[Luvcrusin']

Anyone???

[MaryEllen1952]

I have stayed twice at the Miami International Airport Hotel located inside the airport. It is very convenient. The restaurant atop the hotel has GREAT FOOD. Everytime I have a Miami layover, I always eat there. The food is outstanding.

[Twickenham]

A couple of years ago my mother and I stayed at the Summerfield Suites Miami Airport. Very nice shuttle-van driver, lovely big 2-room suite, and very nice public areas. A big buffet breakfast is also included in the price. Definitely recommend it!

[4merlurker]

Haven't stayed there yet, but have the Embassy Suites Miami Airport booked precruise. Free shuttle to the airport. Managers reception at night. Hot breakfast in the am.

 

 

I've never had a problem with other ES's so I am looking forward to this stay.

 

~lurker

[WDWfan13]

My husband and son stayed at the Embassy Suites in December. They said: the room was huge, clean and nicely decorated (I had to ask of course), the breakfast was good, and it was convenient to places in Miami. We paid $45/night through Priceline so it was definitely worth it!

[RSS from SF]

A couple of years ago my mother and I stayed at the Summerfield Suites Miami Airport. Very nice shuttle-van driver, lovely big 2-room suite, and very nice public areas. A big buffet breakfast is also included in the price. Definitely recommend it!

 

I absolutely/definitely recommend Summerfield Suites also! If you book here, make sure to sign up for the Wyndham By Request program beforehand if you're not already a member (perks like a bottle of wine and cookies await your arrival!) .

 

Currently this hotel is rated # 5 in TripAdvisor reviews for all hotels in Miami!

 

The staff was very professional, warm, and helpful. The breakfast was bountiful. The rooms are well appointed. We stayed in March 2003 for 2 nights starting on a Saturday -- was $104 a night through the Wyndham website -- for a BIG full 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Suite with a large combination Living Room with kitchen area in between the bedroom suites.

[Luvcrusin']

Has anyone attempted using Priceline for the Summerfield Suites? I am not sure to bid on a 3* or a 4*. I am ready to begin my bidding but I may need some additional help!! What about Embassy Suites? 3* or 4*??

[linrns]

Embassy Suites is a 3*. We got it twice for post cruises on priceline and hotwire for $48-$61. Excellent buy! Very convenient to the airport, great managers reception with free booze and wonderful breakfast. Try priceline for 3* or check out hotwire. Was running for $61 on hotwire in Jan.

[snwbnnyinoz]

I've looked at the Springfield Suites website and it looks like a great hotel.

 

I've been told that the airport area is not a good area to be in. Does anyone know anything else about this area?

 

Or does anyone recommend another hotel (with the same configuration: 2 bedooms) in a better area.

 

Thanks, Paula

We've just booked our 2nd cruise. Jan 14, 2004 on the Navigator.

[snwbnnyinoz]

Sorry I meant Summerfield

[RSS from SF]

I've looked at the Springfield Suites website and it looks like a great hotel.

 

I've been told that the airport area is not a good area to be in. Does anyone know anything else about this area?

 

Or does anyone recommend another hotel (with the same configuration: 2 bedooms) in a better area.

 

Thanks, Paula

We've just booked our 2nd cruise. Jan 14, 2004 on the Navigator.

Sorry I meant Summerfield

 

 

Hi snwbnnyinoz,

As I remember, Summerfield was not in a bad area at all!!!! -- more like a corporate business park area. I didn't wander outside the grounds on foot, but I did drive around. As far as the guests were concerned, some of the guests were international flight crew members, including pilots -- and the other guests seemed to be mostly business/corporate travelers.

 

Oh -- yeah if you mean "better area" with things to do and tourist attractions within walking distance -- yes there's nothing nearby; you'd probably need to cab or get back on the shuttle to the airport or rent a car.

[snwbnnyinoz]

Thanks for clarifying that Summerfield is in a good area.

 

Seems like a great place to stay as it will me 2 couples going and we can share the room cost.

 

I see you are going on the Navigator a 2nd time. I assume that you liked the first cruise. We are going next January.

 

THanks again

[RSS from SF]

Thanks for clarifying that Summerfield is in a good area.

 

Seems like a great place to stay as it will me 2 couples going and we can share the room cost.

 

I see you are going on the Navigator a 2nd time. I assume that you liked the first cruise. We are going next January.

 

THanks again

 

You're welcome.

 

I assume that you liked the first cruise.

How could you tell? :D

Loved the cruise; loved the Navigator! So far at least 1/3 of our April M&M roll call are from Ontario -- at least five from Markham.

 

You'll have a blast.