helene109 Posted January 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Hi looking for May 4 adults including 2 adult children. Preferably a room with a couch. Transportation from airport and a restaurant for dinner walking distance. Do you suggest something by Bayside. We have only stayed in ft Lauderdale when we cruise out of Miami. Flight times are better this time. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Only some hotels near the MIA airport offer free shuttles, and unless you are arriving late and just want a room I would not choose to stay out there. Look at Hampton Inn, Hyatt and other hotels in the Mary Brickell area of downtown Miami. Lots of nearby dining, shopping and nightlife options. UberXL or a van taxi from MIA will run about $25-28+ to downtown hotels and another $10-15 ride will get you to POM the next morning. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLover Posted January 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2022 We have stayed at the Residence Inn by the airport. There is a "campus" with 3 Marriott properties (Courtyard, Residence Inn & Marriott hotel.) Shuttle from the airport. The Residence Inn concept will be ideal space wise. Also includes breakfast (or at least, used to before Covid.) There are restaurants in both the Marriott & Courtyard but just across the street is a great seafood restaurant called "Catch of the Day." Nothing fancy, but decent and close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 28, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Hampton Inn by the market place? Thanks Edited January 28, 2022 by helene109 Changed mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 28, 2022 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Good choice! There is a strip mall across the street with dining and fast-food options. Plus a Publix grocery store, a drug store and a liquor store for any last-minute cruise supplies you need. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 28, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted January 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, JohninDC said: Good choice! There is a strip mall across the street with dining and fast-food options. Plus a Publix grocery store, a drug store and a liquor store for any last-minute cruise supplies you need. 😎 Thanks that helps a lot! these hotels are on my list to research! Holiday Inn I read it changed hands gets mixed reviews. Comfort Inn and Suites was recently redone gets good reviews. Homewood Suites Doubletree Springhill any opinions is appreciated! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 28, 2022 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2022 We stayed at the Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon a few years ago (late flight into Miami) and were happy. Doubletree in downtown Miami was my favorite hotel when I travelled often to Miami for business. Great pool area, several local dining options nearby, and some rooms offer a view of the port. I would expand your search to include hotels in the Mary Brickell area of downtown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 31, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 5:54 PM, JohninDC said: We stayed at the Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon a few years ago (late flight into Miami) and were happy. Doubletree in downtown Miami was my favorite hotel when I travelled often to Miami for business. Great pool area, several local dining options nearby, and some rooms offer a view of the port. I would expand your search to include hotels in the Mary Brickell area of downtown. Did the Homewood Suites have a lot walking distance? I like the size of the room! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weltek Posted January 31, 2022 #9 Share Posted January 31, 2022 We've stayed RIGHT by the airport a few times and it only has two things going for it: There's one dive bar we really like (now Old Tom's), and depending on the hotel, that can be in walking distance. Quick to get to hotel and settle in with evening arrivals I have not stayed at the Marriott complex people reference near-ish the hotel, but if you don't really care about leaving the hotel other than hitting a grocery store or drugstore, it seems like a fine option. I have much preferred our stays downtown, as they offer more for dinner and local breakfast options. Not doing the hotel breakfast is important to me, as it starts of my vacation on a fun foot and slows my (overly eager) embarkation roll. 🙂 I don't have a particular favorite, but have found good food and drink options near them all. We no longer rely on hotel shuttles to the port, as Ubers have made it cheap and easy to get there. The hotel shuttles have all been variable in speed, comfort and quality, so we just don't even bother including it in our hotel search. If they happen to have one, we'll consider it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted January 31, 2022 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, helene109 said: Did the Homewood Suites have a lot walking distance? I like the size of the room! Thanks Strip mall that is across the street from the Hampton Inn is 2 blocks from the Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon - Publix grocery, drug and liquor stores, plus fast food and a couple of sit-down dining option. A little far to walk, but 49th Aero Squadron is nearby and offers good steaks with a view of the MIA runway. Homewood had BIG rooms, evening reception and a great breakfast - small pool and small hot tub if I recall. We would stay there again if flying into MIA late. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted January 31, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted January 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, JohninDC said: Strip mall that is across the street from the Hampton Inn is 2 blocks from the Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon - Publix grocery, drug and liquor stores, plus fast food and a couple of sit-down dining option. A little far to walk, but 49th Aero Squadron is nearby and offers good steaks with a view of the MIA runway. Homewood had BIG rooms, evening reception and a great breakfast - small pool and small hot tub if I recall. We would stay there again if flying into MIA late. Thanks! We land at 6! My kids are 22 and 26 the more space the better! Really looking for a good restaurant for dinner too! Breakfast helps! Your input helps a lot crossing off a few off of the list. Down to Homewood Suites Holiday Inn Comfort Suites Hampton Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 1, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I would skip the Holiday Inn near POM - the property is reportedly in bankruptcy/being sold with recent negative reports on this board - and it was never great except for the location and some rooms offering a view of the port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 1, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, JohninDC said: I would skip the Holiday Inn near POM - the property is reportedly in bankruptcy/being sold with recent negative reports on this board - and it was never great except for the location and some rooms offering a view of the port. Thanks that helps! I prefer something with a couch too. I don’t 2 rooms but the couch helps. Your right it gets mixed reviews on the Holiday Inn! That shopping area looks good by that hotel. Going to see what other hotels are by that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 15, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Any other suggestions! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Buffalo Posted February 15, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Hampton Inn Miami Brickell gets the #1 Traveler Ranking on TripAdvisor. Great location - 1 block to the free monorail that you can take to several shopping areas nearby. Tons of restaurants walking distance, clean, free breakfast and some rooms have couches. I've done tons of research and this one for the $ is the best value. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted February 16, 2022 15 hours ago, Colorado Buffalo said: Hampton Inn Miami Brickell gets the #1 Traveler Ranking on TripAdvisor. Great location - 1 block to the free monorail that you can take to several shopping areas nearby. Tons of restaurants walking distance, clean, free breakfast and some rooms have couches. I've done tons of research and this one for the $ is the best value. Great to hear! Going to check it out! Sounds like what I am looking for in a hotel! Do you have the exact address? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, helene109 said: Great to hear! Going to check it out! Sounds like what I am looking for in a hotel! Do you have the exact address? 2 minutes ago, helene109 said: Great to hear! Going to check it out! Sounds like what I am looking for in a hotel! Do you have the exact address? I just checked it out and a little bit more $ than I wanted to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1976 Posted February 16, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2022 YVE , it's right across the street from Bayside Marketplace. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, cruisegirl1976 said: YVE , it's right across the street from Bayside Marketplace. It gets good reviews but the room looks a little small as we will have our adult kids with us. I will look at it again. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Buffalo Posted February 16, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, helene109 said: I just checked it out and a little bit more $ than I wanted to spend. What's your max per night budget? Keep in mind breakfast is free. I have to believe if you go out somewhere to get breakfast the cost will be between $15-$20 per person so I would factor that in your cost. Miami isn't cheap for hotel rooms right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted February 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, Colorado Buffalo said: What's your max per night budget? Keep in mind breakfast is free. I have to believe if you go out somewhere to get breakfast the cost will be between $15-$20 per person so I would factor that in your cost. Miami isn't cheap for hotel rooms right now. Under $325 not sure as if I can find everything that would be great! A couch gives us extra seating and someone could sleep on it. Kids are 22 and 26. I still need to get to the hotel and pier. We usually stay in Ft Lauderdale but since Southwest now flys out of Miami giving it a try. We land at 6pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Buffalo Posted February 16, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, helene109 said: Under $325 not sure as if I can find everything that would be great! A couch gives us extra seating and someone could sleep on it. Kids are 22 and 26. I still need to get to the hotel and pier. We usually stay in Ft Lauderdale but since Southwest now flys out of Miami giving it a try. We land at 6pm What dates ? Looking for a room for four adults then ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Colorado Buffalo said: What dates ? Looking for a room for four adults then ? 5-13 there are a few hotels that fit my amenities but not sure of the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Buffalo Posted February 16, 2022 #24 Share Posted February 16, 2022 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34438-d1025776-Reviews-Homewood_Suites_by_Hilton_Miami_Airport_West-Miami_Florida.html $281.37 for four adults - two beds plus separate seating area with couch, free breakfast, airport shuttle 25th best hotel on TripAdvisor reviews by travelers Don't think you will find your price point near downtown or the port or if you do the place will be gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Buffalo Posted February 16, 2022 #25 Share Posted February 16, 2022 20 minutes ago, helene109 said: 5-13 there are a few hotels that fit my amenities but not sure of the area what places ? areas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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