Post Cruise, Miami, Marriott property, July

[cxr133]

lol hope the title summed it up.  we are looking at staying about 3 nights in Miami post cruise in July.

 

I want to use my Bonvoy points (about 150K) so looking at a Marriott property ,

My search shows dozens   😞 what would be a good place to stay for 4 people

with so many mixed reviews i just need to know which ones would be a no-go and which places would be good for our stay

 

 

our plan right now i think is

 

Sat-  debarkation, maybe everglades tour, beach,  walk around a little at night get dinner and people watch. we have 2 19yo so probably no clubbing

Sun.   maybe double decker bus or some tour to Key west.

Mon.     Miami Zoo

 

Thanks Guys 

 

Edited April 11 by cxr133

[cxr133]

NO recomendations?  Thanks 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

Look at the Moxy, W, Stanton, Residence Inn and Courtyard, all in South Beach.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

On 4/10/2024 at 9:07 PM, cxr133 said:

or some tour to Key west

 

That is a very long ways, like a day trip to SLO from LA.

[cxr133]

THANK YOU

[Host CJSKIDS]

JW Marriott on Brickell would be perfect for what you are looking for.  

 

And you can always stay one night there and rent a car to head to key west and spend the night at a Marriott property in Key West or along the way back to Miami. Then stop at the zoo on your way back.

[George C]

We always stay at the doubletree which shares a lobby with marriot, great selection of restaurants and bars in lobby , good Italian, Japanese, delis , stores etc .

[Host CJSKIDS]

42 minutes ago, George C said:

We always stay at the doubletree which shares a lobby with marriot, great selection of restaurants and bars in lobby , good Italian, Japanese, delis , stores etc .

That's a great location to stay at, it's just a Hilton property not a Marriott. 

[George C]

21 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

That's a great location to stay at, it's just a Hilton property not a Marriott. 

There is a Hilton across the street from Doubletree and Marriott, the one restaurant in Marriott has a fabulous view of the harbor and a large bar I believe the name is Casablanca.

[Host CJSKIDS]

27 minutes ago, George C said:

There is a Hilton across the street from Doubletree and Marriott, the one restaurant in Marriott has a fabulous view of the harbor and a large bar I believe the name is Casablanca.

 

I only mentioned that the Doubletree was a Hilton property as the OP was looking for Marriot properties only. 

 

You are right, that is Casablanca on the Bay. They have a great happy hour.  

[Cruiser Who Knows Nothing]

Our absolute favorite Marriott property in Miami Beach is the Stanton. Hands down.  We love the resort feel, the location (away from the hustle and bustle of SoBe, but close enough to be in it)  All the Prime restaurants (Steak, Italian and Fish) are there and Big Pink for breakfast.  LOVE

[cxr133]

Based on my number of points have it narrowed down to Marriott Biscayne Bay   or JW Mariott Bricknell. Residence Inn south beach or the Moxy.  i like the Biscayne bay because of the queen beds. 

any recommendations for any  of these?

 

the reviews on TripAdvisor are soo mixed for all properties some love it some truly hate it.   ugh 😞

[KeepCalmBearOn]

1 hour ago, cxr133 said:

Based on my number of points have it narrowed down to Marriott Biscayne Bay   or JW Mariott Bricknell. Residence Inn south beach or the Moxy.  i like the Biscayne bay because of the queen beds.

 

The Moxy Miami is the nicest hotel in the best location.