CruiseLover1996 Posted October 22, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Which hotel is best and close to Miami port? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 22, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Which hotel is best and close to Miami port? :o I prefer the Intercontinental. It is very close to bayside , you can walk to it ,and you can see the ships across the bay .A very short cab ride in the morning. What date are you looking for? Bill Sent from Iphone 4S using Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover1996 Posted October 22, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 22, 2014 we are leaving on the Breeze Dec. 14th we want to drive down and stay the 13th we are coming from Ohio.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted October 22, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I agree, Intercontinental. Some use Holiday Inn - POM, but the Intercontinental is nicer. Many times you can get a good price at LMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted October 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2014 We were NOT impressed with the Intercontinental in July. It was way too big. The morning of the cruise, it took almost an HOUR to get an elevator. Personally, we would not stay there again. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloomarc Posted October 22, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I've stayed at the Hilton a couple times. Still walking distance to Bayside, although the IC is much closer. Great view of the ships when you open the curtains in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmax Posted October 22, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2014 We enjoy Intercontinental - easy walk to Bayside, restaurants, Walgreens or CVC for supplies. It's our choice when we can get a good price. No complaints here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Again 86 Posted October 22, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2014 IC is booked for our travel dates, any other suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 22, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2014 The best means different things to different people. If you want to know the most luxurious near the port they are Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons. Here is a list of hotels in addition to these two that are in other price points. I would check out each one but know they are about 10 minutes from the port. Intercontinental Marriott Marquis Hampton Inn (downtown Miami) Marriott Hyatt Holiday Inn Bayside Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 22, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I would add the Doubletree and next door Marriott to Keith's list - both offer some rooms with a view of the port, which is a great view to wak up to the morning you sail. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 22, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2014 we are leaving on the Breeze Dec. 14th we want to drive down and stay the 13th we are coming from Ohio.. Intercontinental is available for the night you need on last minute travel dot com for $168 plus taxes. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2014 IC is booked for our travel dates' date=' any other suggestions ?[/quote'] The intercontinental is available on January 2, 2015 for $214 plus taxes if that is the dates you are looking for on last minute travel dot com. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrice1 Posted October 23, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Intercontinental was nice, but every little thing was so expensive! We've stayed a few times at Holiday Inn POM, but it seems too expensive for what you get. We've stayed at the Embassy Suites Airport and it was nice with free happy hour & breakfast, but there's nothing nearby so you have to eat in their restaurant (which is good, BTW). However, we've found we LOVE Hyatt Place Airport. Good breakfast, spacious rooms, cheap cab to port and great Italian restaurant next door. YMMV :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted October 23, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Hotels nearer the airport and not near the port will run less. If you have more than an evening to spend, I wouldn't stay out so far. Start your vacation away from a generic airport hotel area.;) There are lots of places to eat downtown that are NOT expensive, as well as stores to pick up wine and/or last min items for the cruise. Edited October 23, 2014 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted October 23, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I have stayed at Holiday Inn POM, and enjoyed my stay there, had no problems, and the only thing that I could say was a slight negative was that the elevators were a tad slow on cruise morning. Staff were pleasant, room was standard Hol Inn and well equipped with mini fridge and microwave, coffee maker. Location was excellent with respect to the port and bayside mktplace. I have stayed at other Miami hotels in the past but they either no longer exist or have been taken over by other companies, so for me Hol Inn Pom would be my first choice, but that also would depend on price. I would definitely consider Intercontinental, but again would depend on price. Also the B2 hotel looks interesting and is one block down from HOL Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarlipz Posted October 24, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The lowest rate I've found is for the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Biscayne Bay. Has anyone stayed there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted October 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 24, 2014 We are looking at the Holiday Inn POM for our April 2015 cruise on the Epic. The non-refundable rate is $189/night, regular rate is $211 I believe. Is $189 too much for that time of the year? Is there a drugstore nearby to purchase sunscreen, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The lowest rate I've found is for the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Biscayne Bay. Has anyone stayed there? Very nice hotel next door to the Marriott with some rooms offering a view of the port. Shopping and dining near by plus a great pool area. I stay there when in Miami for business (and cannot cruise :(). Walk 2 blocks to Bin 18 (Biscayne and 18th) for gret tapas and an extensive wine and craft beer list. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 24, 2014 We are looking at the Holiday Inn POM for our April 2015 cruise on the Epic. The non-refundable rate is $189/night, regular rate is $211 I believe. Is $189 too much for that time of the year? Is there a drugstore nearby to purchase sunscreen, etc? $189 could be a good price - when in April (easter week will be more expensive than the end of the month)? :confused: There is a drugstore nearby for last minute purchases and Bayside Market with lots of shopping and dining options is across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted October 24, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The best hotels for me near the port are: Mandarin Oriental Four Seasons The Epic The Viceroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted October 24, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 24, 2014 We are looking at the Holiday Inn POM for our April 2015 cruise on the Epic. The non-refundable rate is $189/night, regular rate is $211 I believe. Is $189 too much for that time of the year? Is there a drugstore nearby to purchase sunscreen, etc? Holiday Inn POM is avaliable on LMT for $155 for your date.......4/11........right? http://www.lastminutetravel.com Join the "club"...it's free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluexfee Posted October 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sometimes, it depends on the browser I'm using 😨 , they asked for membership and 49$ annual fee. If you use FALLINSIDER it's free 😊 Gesendet von meinem SM-T535 mit Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted October 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the link! Edited October 25, 2014 by ilovetotravel1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted October 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Holiday Inn POM is avaliable on LMT for $155 for your date.......4/11........right? http://www.lastminutetravel.com Join the "club"...it's free I was able to get this rate with the LMT link so thank you very much for your help! I did call the HI POM just to confirm my reservation last night, and they didn't have the same conf # as I had, but they had my booking, which is the main thing. They gave me the hotel's conf # so we are all set to go now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberKat Posted November 8, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 8, 2014 We've booked into the Four Seasons Miami ahead of and after our January cruise. Not especially interested in low rates; quality of service and surroundings matter more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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