Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West????

[my3kids]

Has anyone stayed at this location before?

 

I hope I have not made a mistake :o - I have booked it on Priceline - very frustrating - but we are traveling on a budget with our 2 children - and need a 'safe' place to stay - not the "Taj Mahul"!

 

Any info very much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks

Robin

[Bequia]

The area is fine. The Courtyard has a shuttle from the airport, have you determined how your going to get to the port? It's quite a distance from the hotel....

[my3kids]

Hi

Thanks for the response!

 

I talked to the hotel today - she said we can take a shuttle at 12pp or a cab for about $35 one way.

 

Do you have another option? I am always open to safe suggestions!

 

TIA

 

Robin:)

[goneclear]

The location is great, there are 3 hotels on the same compound, The Marriott, The courtyard Marriott, and the fairfield inn. I always stay at that Marriott when on business trips in Miami or before my cruises. They are all connected and share the same pool. The Marriott has a great sports bar called "pitchers" When you arrive at miami airport go to the top level and look for the "Marriott Airport South" shuttle . It will take you to the hotel free. It passes about every half an hour.

[TrentS]

The location is great, there are 3 hotels on the same compound, The Marriott, The courtyard Marriott, and the fairfield inn. I always stay at that Marriott when on business trips in Miami or before my cruises. They are all connected and share the same pool. The Marriott has a great sports bar called "pitchers" When you arrive at miami airport go to the top level and look for the "Marriott Airport South" shuttle . It will take you to the hotel free. It passes about every half an hour.

Wrong hotels... The OP was asking about Courtyard airport WEST... Different area all together from these.

[my3kids]

Thanks Trent -

 

I would have been looking high and low!!!!!!:)

 

Do you have any info on this hotel - you seem to be VERY knowledgable on this subject????

 

TIA

 

Robin

[my3kids]

Thanks Trent -

 

I would have been looking high and low!!!!!!:)

 

Do you have any info on this hotel - you seem to be VERY knowledgable on this subject????

 

TIA

 

Robin

[TrentS]

Well I haven't been inside that particular Courtyard, so I can't comment on that aspect of it. The neighborhood is fine, but there isn't much of anything to do or to walk to in that area. There are plenty of places a short cab or shuttle ride away though.

 

According to it's website it's under renovation until December 6th. I don't know when you're going, but hopefully you'll get a newly renovated room! :)

[goneclear]

Wrong hotels... The OP was asking about Courtyard airport WEST... Different area all together from these.

 

Sorry about that my3kids, Big mistake:eek: On my part. Thanks for saving the dat trents.:)

[goneclear]

Hi my3kids, you could look at the courtyard Marriott South as it is closer to the airport and closer to the cruise ship port. You will save some cab $$$ and alot less traffic. Just a friendly suggestion. I believe you can cancell a Marriott booking up to 24 hrs before the date without charges.

[TrentS]

They didn't book through Marriott though, they booked through Priceline so I believe they're locked in.

[my3kids]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions - and Yes, we are 'locked' in at Priceline - but that is ok - my main concern is safety - this is our first cruise with children and making sure (or doing everything I can) our children are safe is my #1 priority, 2nd being simplicity, 3rd being cost. So I will accept the added $ for getting to the port.

 

Thanks so much - I appreciate it. :)

 

Robin