Mimimama2004 Posted June 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi all! I'm very excited for our upcoming cruise on the Divina/Yacht Club. I'll definitely pay it forward and bring my spin on things with a review once we arrive home. I've REALLY enjoyed reading all the threads and beefing up my knowledge of MSC. I do have a question re: pre-cruise hotel in Miami. We are booked at the JW Marriott/Brickell and wondered if anyone has experience with this hotel and/or if there's a better option. We were recently told it's more of a business hotel and not very kid friendly. We are 2 adults and an 11-year-old son who loves a great pool - we just want to be fairly close to the pier and airport - and love a great hotel. Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesa1721 Posted June 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We've always stayed at The Epic Hotel pre-cruise. Very trendy hotel close to the POM and Bayside. http://www.epichotel.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMc&DrS Posted June 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We love the Intercontinental. Incredible views of the port if you get a room on the Bay side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We love the EB hotel, it's beautiful with sleep number beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevi99 Posted June 30, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2016 All good did you consider a beachfront hotel south beach up to Fort Lauderdale plenty of options Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFamilySetsSailAgain Posted July 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I'm staying at the Doubletree Grand before our trip in a bay facing balcony room. It should be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyfrk62 Posted July 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Intercontinental is a great hotel!! Close to POM and Bayside. Beautiful and great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted July 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2016 We love the EB hotel, it's beautiful with sleep number beds. Another vote for the eb hotel. ask for an upgrade. they will do it for free. The room is beautiful and you get a nice breakfast buffet that is included. While it isn't in the heart of Miami, the hotel and service great. it also has a very good bar and restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNY Posted July 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Any thoughts about the Hilton Miami Downtown ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I like the Aloft-Brickell. Nice and not too costly. Close to POM. http://www.aloftmiamibrickell.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursebob Posted July 1, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2016 We book for January at the Hilton Downtown, they are currently remodeling the hotel it will be all new and refreshed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted July 1, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I booked an Art Deco hotel, the Marlin, on South Beach for my January cruise out of Miami. Close to the beach. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masim17 Posted July 1, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Anyone know of any hotels that have a package that will include parking for the duration of a cruise(9 days)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted July 1, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 1, 2016 We've found several hotels that do that but they are kind of pricey. Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon, Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon. We've stayed at both of those when they had deals and they are very nice but we usually stay at the LaQuinta East by the airport. It has been renovated and is pretty nice, especially for one night. We just booked it for the end of July at a rate of $104 plus tax. This includes the one night's stay, breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking during the cruise, and one way shuttle to the cruise port. Their biggest problem is there are no restaurants nearby. It is in an area by the Hyatt Place and Embassy Suites. Those two charge $17 per day parking even when you're actually staying there. We ate at the Embassy Suites the last time we stayed there but in a few weeks we are going to just pick up a Subway on our way to the hotel. You could also check stay123.com for their deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyfrk62 Posted July 2, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Anyone know of any hotels that have a package that will include parking for the duration of a cruise(9 days)? I've used parksleepfly.com, even though it says fly you can choose a cruise port also. They offer several hotels and parking comes with it. I stayed at Hyatt Place last time. Up to 14 days of parking was included. There are a couple of websites that offer this type of package. Edited July 2, 2016 by Crzyfrk62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimimama2004 Posted July 2, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks everybody for your suggestions...I'm thinking a lot about the intercontinental - looks great!! I'm assuming there's lots of cabs to get to POM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyfrk62 Posted July 2, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks everybody for your suggestions...I'm thinking a lot about the intercontinental - looks great!!I'm assuming there's lots of cabs to get to POM? Plenty of cabs but Uber is a better deal and you can get an Uber SUV for just a little more and still less then a cab... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMc&DrS Posted July 2, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks everybody for your suggestions...I'm thinking a lot about the intercontinental - looks great!!I'm assuming there's lots of cabs to get to POM? Cabs are lined up out front. We just booked it for the 4th of July before our cruise on Tuesday. Used one of those popular bidding sites and got a great deal on a room overlooking the bay and the fireworks. (It's typically the only hotel that comes up as a 4.5 star hotel in downtown Miami). We have stayed there before every Miami cruise and like it so much that we sometimes add a few days before or after the cruise just to enjoy the hotel and the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik07 Posted July 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2016 We took an uber xl from the YVE to the Davina last Saturday. 10 minute ride cost $10.40, our ride was there in about 2 minutes from when I ordered it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegdave Posted July 5, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 5, 2016 We love the Intercontinental. Incredible views of the port if you get a room on the Bay side. Hi there are two Intercontinental - which one is better? Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegdave Posted July 5, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 5, 2016 We love the Intercontinental. Incredible views of the port if you get a room on the Bay side. Can you tell me which intercontinental hotel you are referring to? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMc&DrS Posted July 5, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hi there are two Intercontinental - which one is better? Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Intercontinental Miami at 100 Chopin Plaza in Miami. Join their loyalty program for free and they will give you all kinds of perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimimama2004 Posted July 5, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I believe everyone is talking about the Intercontinental on Biscayne Bay as opposed to the Intercontinental at Doral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefish17 Posted July 5, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2016 If you can swing it, get a suite on the club floor of the Intercontinental. They are wonderful. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimimama2004 Posted July 5, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Done! Thanks for all the tips! Can't wait till July 30th!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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