Miami hotels December 4, 2021

[canadian girl 77]

What is going on in Miami on December 4? I googled and I still can't see any reason why hotel rooms that are $300-$500 on December 11 are $1,000+ on December 4.

 

I was able to book a hotel using our ihg points in downtown Miami but I really am curious about why that day is so $$$$$$$$.

[kenb]

26 minutes ago, canadian girl 77 said:

What is going on in Miami on December 4? I googled and I still can't see any reason why hotel rooms that are $300-$500 on December 11 are $1,000+ on December 4.

 

I was able to book a hotel using our ihg points in downtown Miami but I really am curious about why that day is so $$$$$$$$.

You may want to rethink staying at the Holiday Inn downtown. I am cruising 3/22 and used points for 2 night at that hotel. It has been a while since we stayed there. I was told on this forum to check out what is happening at that hotel. Reviews have been horrible and posted pictures show the hotel to be in disrepair. 

They have filed bankruptcy and the property has been put up for sale and redevelopment. Needless to say I was able to use Hilton points for the Hampton Inn. The Intercontinental had no rooms for IHG points. Prices are skyrocketing for rooms. 

Edited November 9, 2021 by kenb

[canadian girl 77]

Oh no! I will look into that. I just don't understand why the rooms are normally priced the following Saturday.

[canadian girl 77]

26 minutes ago, kenb said:

You may want to rethink staying at the Holiday Inn downtown.

Can you point me in the direction of these reviews? I can't find much other than someone mad about a scammer caller.

[FOPMan]

Two words to explain hotel pricing: Art Basel. It’s a major art show in Miami that occurs in early December.

[kenb]

6 hours ago, kenb said:

You may want to rethink staying at the Holiday Inn downtown. I am cruising 3/22 and used points for 2 night at that hotel. It has been a while since we stayed there. I was told on this forum to check out what is happening at that hotel. Reviews have been horrible and posted pictures show the hotel to be in disrepair. 

They have filed bankruptcy and the property has been put up for sale and redevelopment. Needless to say I was able to use Hilton points for the Hampton Inn. The Intercontinental had no rooms for IHG points. Prices are skyrocketing for rooms. 

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/07/29/bankruptcy-could-lead-to-redevelopment-of-downtown-miami-holiday-inn/

Take my opinion with "a grain of salt". 

Ken

 

[Host CJSKIDS]

It’s Art Basel, one of the largest events in Miami and people come in from all over for it. Hotels are always crazy during this time.  

 

If you want to dine some place special in the downtown area, I would suggest making a reservation. 

 

Glad you were able to get something.  

[canadian girl 77]

17 minutes ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

It’s Art Basel, one of the largest events in Miami and people come in from all over for it.

Thanks!

 

I had never heard of that event before.