Jose Zalfadilla Posted December 29, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2023 For you Marriott people: Have you found it better and more convenient to book a pre-cruise stay at a Marriott property near MIA or near Miami cruise terminal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaware32 Posted December 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2023 We stayed at the Marriott Biscayne Bay. It overlooked the ay and you could see the ships. It was walkable to get something to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted December 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Unless you are arriving late and just want a bed, it is always better to not stay near the airport. Downtown Miami is a fun town with lots of local dining and nightlife options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Zalfadilla Posted December 30, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted December 30, 2023 1 hour ago, JohninDC said: Unless you are arriving late and just want a bed, it is always better to not stay near the airport. Downtown Miami is a fun town with lots of local dining and nightlife options. Thanks! Actually, that's exactly what's happening with us. We live out west and our flights to anywhere on the east coast arrive late, usually after 7:30pm or 8:00pm, so other than time for a few drinks at the hotel bar, it is pretty much straight to bed afterward. I lived in Miami back in the 1980s (the Disco era and dancing 'til 4AM) and moved to the Naples area after that, where we spent nearly 30 years, so we're familiar with Miami's ins and outs. So, just getting a good night's sleep is all we care about, no longer interested in seeing the sights or even eating at Versailles or breakfast La Carreta. Point well taken, though! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGBOBOFTHENORTH Posted December 30, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2023 The Biscayne Bay Marriott is likely the closest location to the cruise ships. But whether downtown hotel prices are worthwhile if you're not going to take advantage of anything there is your call. Getting in at 8PM after a long flight and then waiting a half hour for baggage, I'd be taking a free hotel shuttle to a nearby Marriott and then a taxi/uber to the ship late morning the next day after rush hour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Zalfadilla Posted December 30, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted December 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, KINGBOBOFTHENORTH said: The Biscayne Bay Marriott is likely the closest location to the cruise ships. But whether downtown hotel prices are worthwhile if you're not going to take advantage of anything there is your call. Getting in at 8PM after a long flight and then waiting a half hour for baggage, I'd be taking a free hotel shuttle to a nearby Marriott and then a taxi/uber to the ship late morning the next day after rush hour. Current plan is to hole up at the Marriott on LeJeune Rd and Uber next morning to the NCL terminal. Anyway, I use Reward points for the rooms so the cost of any property is not a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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