Miami Hotel recommendations

[mjohnson]

We are looking for a hotel close to the port. We arrive in Miami on Sat. night and sail Sun. on the Jewel. Any recommendations?

[TrentS]

These downtown Miami hotels are your best bet for the night before your cruise. They're the closest to the Port of Miami and Bayside Marketplace... http://www.baysidemarketplace.com/

 

JW Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miajw

 

Hyatt Regency... http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

Intercontinental... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/miaha?irs=null

 

Biscayne Bay Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miabb

 

Conrad International... http://conradhotels.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MIACICI

 

Four Seasons... http://www.fourseasons.com/miami/index.html

 

Mandarin Oriental... http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/526000001.asp

 

Marriott Courtyard (budget priced)... http://www.miamicourtyard.com/

 

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

[Willbcruisin]

Just back from Navigator of the Seas. Stayed at Marriott Biscayne Bay pre-cruise. It was just OK. Room was not very clean.....Very bad area of Miami.

 

Great view of the port and Miami but would not stay there again. Actully could not wait to check-out.

 

On our return I had the driver stop at Marriott South Beach. What a difference.... I should have kept my reservation there. More money but a beautiful area and looked at the rooms and they were spotless.

 

I'm really not picky but for the price of Biscayne Bay I would have like to have had a clean room.

 

I met people that stayed at the Holiday Inn at the port and they loved it. No complaints at all.

 

Happy Holidays and Happy Cruising!

[Bequia]

Willbcruisin, did you bring your concerns about the hotel to front desk staff or the manager on duty? My experience any Marriott is if there's a problem they'll bend over backwards to please you.

Tripadvisor (which I read with trepidation) does not reflect any of the concerns you have expressed which is unusual because everyone vents on TripAdvisor. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34438-d85031-Reviews-Miami_Marriott_Biscayne_Bay-Miami_Florida.html

 

I have stayed at this property half a dozen times and have never experienced a poor room or any problems with the surrounding area.

[joseywales]

Theres a Fairfield Inn between the airport and the piers that were going to stay in this May. Its got good reviews on tripadvisor.com and expedia. Nothing fancy, but when you are getting in late and leaving early, who cares?

[Willbcruisin]

Hi... I did not have time as we arrived late and departed early. It was not major...I just thought after reading reviews on trip advisor and following the boards it was a good choice. Just my opinion. I stay at Marriott in Boston , rooms are alike but service and cleanliness could not compare.

 

I looked at Marriott South Beach and rooms were spotless and much better area!

 

Views were the best @ Biscayne Bay but location was a "bad" area as Trents had mentioned. It did not disrupt our vacation at all...I just thought I would post our experience with this property.

 

HI does not get very good reviews but I spoke with many people that stayed there and they loved it. It's just personal preference!

 

Happy Holidays!

WillB

[mohendry]

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

 

 

 

Why do you say "only for the budget minded"? Is this a dump? I ask because I made reservations there for one night post cruise? I thought I had read on this board somewhere that it was okay, that is clean, close to port, etc.

[KruznKel]

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

 

 

Why do you say "only for the budget minded"? Is this a dump? I ask because I made reservations there for one night post cruise? I thought I had read on this board somewhere that it was okay, that is clean, close to port, etc.

 

I don't understand why this hotel is quoted as "only for the budget mined" either.. I know a couple of people who have stayed there recently and said it was a nice clean hotel.. great location..

 

Maybe since it is not $200 plus a night it is considered only cheap people will be staying there.. hey but you never know.. I myself am more concerned with spending my money on the cruise and excursions.. not 200 - 300 for a 1 night place to lay my head:rolleyes: As the old saying goes to each their own...

[msolberg]

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

 

 

 

Why do you say "only for the budget minded"? Is this a dump? I ask because I made reservations there for one night post cruise? I thought I had read on this board somewhere that it was okay, that is clean, close to port, etc.

 

My DH and I stayed there pre-cruise and had no problems. The room was fine and the location directly across from Bayside was awesome. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

 

Diane

[joseywales]

I don't understand why this hotel is quoted as "only for the budget mined" either.. I know a couple of people who have stayed there recently and said it was a nice clean hotel.. great location..

 

Maybe since it is not $200 plus a night it is considered only cheap people will be staying there.. hey but you never know.. I myself am more concerned with spending my money on the cruise and excursions.. not 200 - 300 for a 1 night place to lay my head:rolleyes: As the old saying goes to each their own...

 

im with you irishnewfie. i ended up using priceline for the first time ever to book my night before in miami at the airport going on the triumph 5/27. i asked for a 2 star in the airport area and bid only $40, and it was accepted by Homestead Studio Suites Blue Lagoon

http://www.homesteadhotels.com/minisite/?Portal=1&hotelID=11

 

it looks really good on the website, and the cheapest i could find it for any other place was $75. i could care less about staying in a really nice place if im getting in late, and leaving as early as i can to get on the ship..(btw irishnewfie, my wifes people are all from botwood)

[KruznKel]

(btw irishnewfie, my wifes people are all from botwood)

 

Sorry OT.. that's kewl I know a couple of names from Botwood... my family are from Fogo Island and surroundings.. myself born in Gander.. :D Small world it is..:)

[TrentS]

Hi... I did not have time as we arrived late and departed early. It was not major...I just thought after reading reviews on trip advisor and following the boards it was a good choice. Just my opinion. I stay at Marriott in Boston , rooms are alike but service and cleanliness could not compare.

 

I looked at Marriott South Beach and rooms were spotless and much better area!

 

Views were the best @ Biscayne Bay but location was a "bad" area as Trents had mentioned. It did not disrupt our vacation at all...I just thought I would post our experience with this property.

 

HI does not get very good reviews but I spoke with many people that stayed there and they loved it. It's just personal preference!

 

Happy Holidays!

WillB

Too bad your room wasn't clean. I too have been in that hotel many times and while it's not 5-star the rooms I've been in have always been clean. You definitely have to let them know when things aren't as they should be!

 

No, the neighborhood isn't the best, and you don't want to walk from that hotel anywhere - Always take a taxi from that one and you'll be fine, but the hotel itself is perfectly safe, and does have the best views of the Port of Miami.

[TrentS]

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

 

Why do you say "only for the budget minded"? Is this a dump? I ask because I made reservations there for one night post cruise? I thought I had read on this board somewhere that it was okay, that is clean, close to port, etc.

No, it's NOT a dump, but it's an older hotel that's frequently the least expensive in downtown Miami. The location is great, and it's very popular with many on here, but it's not for those who are picky as it IS old and is far from the best Miami has to offer. It IS a budget hotel, it's a Holiday Inn, not a Ritz-Carlton!

[BlueHerons]

im with you irishnewfie. i ended up using priceline for the first time ever to book my night before in miami at the airport going on the triumph 5/27. i asked for a 2 star in the airport area and bid only $40, and it was accepted by Homestead Studio Suites Blue Lagoon

http://www.homesteadhotels.com/minisite/?Portal=1&hotelID=11

 

it looks really good on the website, and the cheapest i could find it for any other place was $75. i could care less about staying in a really nice place if im getting in late, and leaving as early as i can to get on the ship..(btw irishnewfie, my wifes people are all from botwood)

 

I think the biggest thing here that everyone seems to be missing is that it is the time of year that has most to do with the cost of the hotel not the location or amenities.

 

You can get the same hotel room in Miami in September for $199 that is $599 in peak season.