Ms Jo UK Posted October 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2018 We have been to Miami several times and usually stay in South beach this time we are thinking we would like to stay in the downtown side. I wondered which of these 3 hotels are considered the nicest as in facilities, ambience and service (I have listed them in the prices I am seeing, with the cheapest first. 1. Epic 2. Marriott 4 Embassy Grand TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted October 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) Is choice number two the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Brickell or the Marriott Biscayne Bay? Either way if the Epic is less expensive it would win out, Kimpton hotels generally being a good step up in ambiance and furnishing. ETA: just realized could be comparing the JW Marriott Miami (on Brickell Ave) as well; a good deal more luxurious than the other two Marriott properties. Will have to wait for one of this board's Brickell denizens to confirm whether it outranks Kimpton Epic. And your third choice has be baffled: Embassy Grand is not a brand name used in the USA; I see many in Canada and elsewhere in the world but could find no definitive answer as to its parent company in order to narrow it down to a specific property in Downtown Miami. Perhaps you could give us the street address. Edited October 20, 2018 by fishywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted October 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2018 We loved, loved, loved the Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Jo UK Posted October 20, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted October 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Ms Jo UK said: We have been to Miami several times and usually stay in South beach this time we are thinking we would like to stay in the downtown side. I wondered which of these 3 hotels are considered the nicest as in facilities, ambience and service (I have listed them in the prices I am seeing, with the cheapest first. 1. Epic 2. Marriott 4 Embassy Grand TIA So sorry for posting before my first cup of coffee of the morning. I meant 1. Epic 2. Marriott Biscayne 3.Doubletree Grand Biscayne It would be for 3 nights post cruise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Of the three I would go with the Epic Hotel. One caveat. Avoid the lowest price rooms and get one on a higher floor. Lower ones will hear quite a bit of noise from a nearby bridge. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2018 This is a writeup i have done on this board for downtown Miami Hotels. Thought it might be helpful and provide additional options for you. Keith We spend about one week in Miami each year before a cruise. Not knowing your price point that you want to spend on a room I will give you several selections; some of which have been mentioned. They are all within about one mile of each other. Close to the Port: Intercontinental Marriott Marquis (about six years old) Epic Hotel (priciest of the ones I am mentioning). Avoid a room on a lower floor as you may hear quite a bit of noise from a nearby bridge. Holiday Inn (some like it but I would recommend the other two) Hyatt (I like the location better of the first three even though it is close by) These hotels are about five minutes from the port. Near restaurants and CVS Pharmacy which is good to pick up last minute items and near a Whole Foods. Just a couple of minutes further from the port Mandarin Oriental (priciest of the ones mentioned). Private man made beach. About 10 minutes from the port or maybe 15 depending on traffic but relatively close so no worries. JW Marriott Conrad Hilton East Miami (relative new hotel so doesn't get mentioned much and is near the new Brickell Centre. More on Brickell in a moment.) And then just another few minutes away Four Seasons (like Mandarin a bit pricier then most I've listed) but in a very quiet location. Hampton Inn (a lot of value here. It is not a full service hotel but it is a nice Hampton and includes breakfast) The last group of hotels I have mentioned starting with Mandarin Oriental and ending with Hampton Inn are near lots of restaurants. There is Mary Brickell Village and right near there are lots of restaurants (for Italian I like Perricone's) and also near two CVS Pharmacies (JW Marriott right next to a 24 hour one) and near Publix (there are two in the area) where you can pick up lots of last minute items. Then there is the new Brickell Centre which opened last in 2016. Lots of stores and restaurants. I have stayed at some of these hotels and have been inside each and everyone. Again, they represent a wide range of price points. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted October 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Our stay at Marriott Biscayne Bay last May was fantastic. Had a Bayside room (view of port) and concierge acccess. Would stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLLconcierge Posted October 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2018 My vote is for the Epic!!! We had an event there and it was FAB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLLconcierge Posted October 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2018 BTW, they are having a sale...not sure if the dates work for you, join their loyalty program and you will get 30% off selected hotels (MIami was one of them) for travel until end of February.....PM if you want me to send the link (I am in their loyalty program) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted October 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) Here is the loyalty program for the Epic. https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/kimpton-karma Edited October 20, 2018 by Host CJSKIDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Jo UK Posted October 20, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Thanks everyone our stay date is end of April 2019 so I have held a refundable at the Epic and will see if the sale rates cover my dates as the time gets nearer. 1 hour ago, Host CJSKIDS said: Here is the loyalty program for the Epic. https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/kimpton-karma Thank you for this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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