jdhoyt Posted February 25, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2005 i just booked this hotel thru priceline for july 9th (on valor july 10) any comments? within walking distance to bayside? safely? thanks jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted February 25, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2005 It's a very nice hotel, very safe, right across the street from Bayside. You'll be happy, good choice... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/miaha%3Firs=null Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcat Posted February 26, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2005 We also got the Intercontinental on Priceline in August of 2003. It was an amazing hotel! Very close to Bayside. Probably no more than a 5 minute walk.It seemed to be a safe area. We didn't ever feel uncomfortable. You have to go to Bubba Gump's! wonderful seafood and a fun atmosphere. Make sure you call the Intercontinental and request a room that overlooks the cruise docks. It is an awesome sight to see all the ships lined up. Hope you have a wonderful cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitcam Posted February 26, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2005 We haven't booked our pre cruise night in Miami yet - I'm not sure what we are waiting for. I am curious, how was the rate with priceline? I haven't used them before. Our TA said we can get a nice hotel for about $70 that would include transfers from airport and hotel to the ship. I assume Bayside is the name of the cruise terminal in Miami. Are there more than 1 terminal? We sail Memorial Day weekend I am planning to book the hotel next week. What was the rate you got? Thanks, Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted February 26, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2005 No, Carolyn... Bayside Marketplace is an open air mall in downtown Miami with many shops and restaurants... http://www.baysidemarketplace.com/ The cruise terminal is at the Port of Miami on Dodge Island, just across the bridge from Bayside Marketplace. This is the Port of Miami and there are several terminals on the island... http://www.metro-dade.com/portofmiami/ If you're sailing Memorial Day weekend don't wait too long to book, that's a VERY busy weekend here and the hotels will fill up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhoyt Posted February 28, 2005 Author #6 Share Posted February 28, 2005 a week ago i tried a price of 50. on priceline for a 3-star downtown. it was rejected. then i up the bid price to 65. and also specified 3-star downtown. they confirmned the reservation at that price, but also upgraded me to the intercontinental, which is a 4-star. pretty cool! give them a try jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipknotshore Posted February 28, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2005 jdhoyt: Good for you. That's where we want to stay - I've put in bids for 65, 70, & 75 and have been rejected all 3 times. Will keep trying tho... When are you staying there? Maybe the dates I want are what the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirl23 Posted March 1, 2005 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I just did Priceline for a 3* downtown hotel yesterday for a pre-cruise 2 nighter in DECEMBER! I tried 2 weeks ago and was denied. I finally got one at $55 a night (started at $40) for a Saturday and Sunday, was able to book The DoubleTree Grand Hotel on Biscayne Bay! It's a wonderful hotel/condominium with shops, deli's, restaurants and even a mini-mart for last minute items such as soda and water for our cruise! It also has access to the PeopleMover which will take us within 1 block of Bayside Market. I'm thrilled! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruiserccl Posted March 1, 2005 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2005 InterContential Great place, wonderful location. Bayside has it all food, fun even rides. Downtown is walking distance. Lots of good buys. Walgreens is good for last minute items. Try Bubba Gumps at the Marketplace. Have a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4kixx Posted March 1, 2005 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Congrats Jerseygirl...been following your posts and am very happy to hear you fared so well :D I still need to make arrangements for our family (of 13) for June... but can not decide wether to stay in FLL or drive to Miami. We are scheduled to arrive (from different locations) somewhere in the 7:00 hour. Right now I am leaning towards a FLL airport hotel with shuttle service for the night, then arranging for a limo/shuttle service to take us directly from our airport hotel to the port of Miami the next day. I'm thinking that would require the least amount of luggage schlepping :D Very hard trying to keep everyone happy & on the same page :rolleyes: A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACANADIANMAN Posted March 3, 2005 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Just back from the Intercontinental................beautiful hotel, nice big clean rooms and big bathrooms too. Great view of the bay and the ships in port. A two minute walk along the bay to Bayside Marketplace which has all kinds of shops and restaurants.........try Bubba Gumps ..... great food there. Very safe , you won't be disappointed in this hotel. Also lots of cabs parked out front of the hotel that you can take to the ships which is about a 5 minute drive. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsawyer Posted March 3, 2005 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Your hotel in my opinion, it the best downtown...you've got a good one and yes, it's close to Bayside - a few minutes walk and quite safe. The views from the upper floors are incredible! The best on Biscayne Bay! Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carni05 Posted March 7, 2005 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hi all! How much for cab to port from Intercontinental? Looking for hotel pre cruise Valor Dec 4- gonna try priceline for hotels close to port- thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottp Posted March 8, 2005 #14 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Where is Walgreens in relation to Bayside Market. I will be staying at the Intercontinental in June. Last year we stayed at the Hyatt and couldn't find the Walgreens.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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