Cruisesfun65 Posted May 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Please help this crazy family out. Which would you choose and why? Intercontinental Miami downtown Hampton inn Brickell A view of the ships is not important to us. But comfort and good location. Looking forward to your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Hampton Inn They have included breakfast also a shuttle to the port for a fee if you need one Close to Publix & other shops if you need supples & if you want to go to Bayside the Trolley & the free rail line is a short walk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Have stayed at the Hampton. Great hotel in a very good location. Haven't stayed at the Intercontinental, but wouldn't that be a more expensive hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted May 15, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2023 While the Intercontinental is on the water and by Bayside, Hampton Inn Brickell is in the heart of Brickell and As someone who lived in the area for 8 years, I much prefer walking in the Brickell area at night. Very walkable to lots of restaurants, Mary Brickell Village and Brickell City Centre. I haven’t been in the rooms at the Intercontinental in year but have in the Hampton Inn and I’m a huge fan of their room renovations. Service is really great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisesfun65 Posted May 15, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted May 15, 2023 2 hours ago, CruiserBruce said: Have stayed at the Hampton. Great hotel in a very good location. Haven't stayed at the Intercontinental, but wouldn't that be a more expensive hotel? Booking through AA would give us a great rate plus lots of bonus AA miles. But the majority leans towards the Hampton Inn, so Brickell it is!! Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Am I completely off point to consider the Holiday Inn by Bayside Market for one night pre-cruise in February ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted May 16, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Ashland said: Am I completely off point to consider the Holiday Inn by Bayside Market for one night pre-cruise in February ?? From what I hear it is a dump and the breakfast many times is not included. So be sure before you go to it. They also don't honor their price online. Booked there, paid on their website, week before going they sent an email canceling the reservation because of a pricing issue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 16, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 16, 2023 8 hours ago, BoozinCroozin said: From what I hear it is a dump and the breakfast many times is not included. So be sure before you go to it. They also don't honor their price online. Booked there, paid on their website, week before going they sent an email canceling the reservation because of a pricing issue. Suggestions please. Getting in at 6:30pm from MIA and hoping for some basic dining very close by or even fast food. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 16, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ashland said: Suggestions please. Getting in at 6:30pm from MIA and hoping for some basic dining very close by or even fast food. Thanks so much. The Hampton being discussed in this thread meets your goals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said: The Hampton being discussed in this thread meets your goals. Yes just checking on it..$400 for one night ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Ashland said: Yes just checking on it..$400 for one night ? Could be...depends on when you are going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted May 16, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Getting in at 6:30PM gets you to a hotel about 7:15-7:30. It really depends on what you want. There are tons of options. It also depends on the dates you are going. If not meeting up with a group and it is just your family, I would consider the Doral area. You may pay a little more for Uber the next morning. I looked for Feb 9 for 1 night, 2 adults. It was $175 for the Staybridge Suites Doral. Miller's Ale House is right next door. Great food and atmosphere, wallet friendly and convenient. You are also SO far out from your trip that many deals are not available yet. When you get near October, you will see different deals every day. Check until you find something that works. I use Hotwire and Priceline often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 16, 2023 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Going Feb 22, 2024 for one night pre-cruise out of POM. just the 2 of us. I went ahead and booked Hampton Inn Brickell and think I may have enough points after my upcoming 2 night pre-cruise in October 2023 out of Cape Liberty staying at the Hampton Inn in Elizabeth NJ. So we'll see and will certainly keep our options open. Thanks so much all, and sorry if I may have hijacked the OP's thread a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BoozinCroozin Posted May 17, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Whatever you book, make sure you have free cancelation this far out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 17, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, BoozinCroozin said: Whatever you book, make sure you have free cancelation this far out. I absolutely do...I always book a refundable...thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abby1257 Posted May 18, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2023 On 5/15/2023 at 9:22 AM, LHT28 said: Hampton Inn They have included breakfast also a shuttle to the port for a fee if you need one Close to Publix & other shops if you need supples & if you want to go to Bayside the Trolley & the free rail line is a short walk I looked up the intercontinental for 1 night at the end of Oct., $500. Canadian for 1 night....no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted May 19, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 19, 2023 We stayed at Hampton Brickell and loved it. Great walkability to bars and restaurants and the a/c in the room was awesome! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel1973 Posted May 19, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2023 One thing I can say about the Intercontinental, They have the most comfortable beds anywhere!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted May 20, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 20, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 8:31 AM, diesel1973 said: One thing I can say about the Intercontinental, They have the most comfortable beds anywhere!!!! We have stayed at the Intercontinental a number of times ..... excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 21, 2023 If you want more of a full service hotel I would go with Intercontinental but if that is not important than Hampton is quite nice and includes a nice breakfast. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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