Miam Hotel with view of the port & balcony.

[Nashna]

Looking for a nice hotel with a great view of the cruise ships and a balcony to sit on.  

[ranchette]

12 minutes ago, Nashna said:

Looking for a nice hotel with a great view of the cruise ships and a balcony to sit on.  

We are also looking for a nice hotel downtown Miami in October

[Noxequifans]

To view the ships you need a bay view ... not city view.

[JohninDC]

Doubletree and the next door Marriott offer some rooms with a view of the port, as does the Holiday Inn and Intercontinental.  Doubletree might be the only one with some VERY small balconies.

[stefyo]

We stayed at the Marriott Biscayne and had some great views of port, also the Holiday Inn Port of Miami has nice views. I dont think either had balconies. 

[BlueHerons]

I don't think hotel high rises can have balconies.  I would imagine, like Las Vegas, it is an insurance issue.

 

That said, if you can rent a condo in The W Hotel Building, they do have balconies.  It will be expensive because it is a two or three bedroom but the condos do have balconies.

 

Also, if that doesn't work, the pool decks all have amazing places to sit with stunning views.

 

I would skip the balcony, go with the view, and lounge by the pool.

 

I am speaking specifically of downtown/Brickell.  Otherwise your option would be the Mondrian South Beach.  

Edited April 29, 2020 by BlueHerons

[BlueHerons]

Just realized the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key has balconies but very expensive.

[Host CJSKIDS]

Hyatt Centric in Brickell is bay facing and has balconies facing the port.  You'd have to ask for a higher floor and something on the north east side would be the best.

[iahawkfan21]

This was our balcony view from the Gabriel Miami back in November.  We had a room on a higher floor and a perfect view of the ships coming in that morning before we boarded.  The previous evening, we also got to watch the Oasis fireworks show from our balcony here too.

Edited May 1, 2020 by iahawkfan21

[George C]

Doubletree but not all rooms have view of ships. Great hotel several restaurants in lobby area some with live music.

[Nashna]

Thank you for all the tips.  We stayed at the Marriott Biscayne Bay in January and had a great view of the bay...but no balcony.   My son's honeymoon cruise from Genoa was cancelled.  They decided to switch to the Caribbean,  so I'm trying to find him a really great hotel.  

[gotta cruise again]

We stayed at the Doubletree and had a balcony.

 

Attached is a panoramic photo of the view, close up of ships, and view of our hotel room taken as we were checking out.

 

 

[island girl 99]

Hi, I stayed at the Marriott Biscayne Bay in Nov,2018 & Booked again for Nov.2020 booked a Balcony room 2nd time around great views of Port of Miami & less then 15 minutes from cruise port. Great hotel fabulous staff 

[Nashna]

Thank you.  I might try the Doubletree.  We really liked the Marriott Biscayne Bay, our room had a beautiful view, but the French balcony sliders were nailed shut and the sign said the door wasn't to be opened.  When I was checking in another couple were trying to get their room changed to one with a balcony that they could sit on and they were told they were quite limited.  We will be sailing (hopefully) in January and will try either the Doubletree or will see if I can get a sit outside balcony at the Marriott.  BTW...my poor son's second cruise was cancelled as well.  

 

[island girl 99]

I am sorry to hear about the problem Balcony at Marriott Biscayne Bay. I hope I do not encounter that one as I really did enjoy my stay there. 😞 news about you sons cruise we are all waiting to hear about Novembers Cruise.🤞

Safe Travels to all.