Hampton Inn Miami--Dadeland Mall

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This hotel was quite nice. It included free of charge transportation from Miami airport and to the port next day. The included breakfast was continental plus eggs and sausage. At a rate of $111 it was a good value. (Rate could be higher depending on date.) Very happy with hotel. The only potential problem was with the shuttle to the port. TrentS is right--don't count on the shuttle. They had one van that holds at most 10 people. If 14 people show up they cannot take them all. There were only 2 of us and we got the last seats. Another family did not go. I believe they complained to the front desk and got the hotel to spring for the $40 cab fare to the port. They could have also waited for the shuttle to come back. This would take about one hour (30 minutes each way). My suggestion is to wait at the front door for the shuttle earlier than the time they give. At least you would be one of the first to get on. Or be aware you might have to pay for a taxi which will be expensive because of the distance to the port.