Miami hotels

[CLAUDIA&JAY]

Jay and Claudia, which would you recommend - JW Marriott on Brickell or the Courtyard by Marriott? Thanks for any advice.:)

 

 

Personally we prefer the JW Marriott over the Courtyard however that's not to say that the Courtyard is not a good hotel. The JW Marriott is more pricey thus a bit more lavish than the Courtyard. They both are not too far from the cruise line terminal. More importantly, how many nights do you plan on staying there pre/post cruise? If it's just one night and you are not that concerned with having the extra amenities of a 4 star hotel versus that of a 3 star than the Courtyard will do you just fine. However if you do enjoy those finer things a 4 star hotel has to offer than most definitely go with the JW Marriott...

 

 

 

I hope this helps...

 

 

Jay

[bahama2]

We'll be staying 2 nights pre and 1 night post-cruise. My friend is using his Marriott points so we'll stay with JW. Thanks for the information.:)

[Minnesota Lady]

To get Intercontinental on Priceline - how can you make sure that you get the Intercontinental Hotel?

 

Now we definitely want to stay there but don't want to pay full price.

 

Judy

We got ours through Venere.com and got a great price for this hotel. Hopes this helps.

[snausman]

Laura,

 

Thanks! What was your bid on easyclicktravel?

 

When are you going?

 

Judy

 

 

Our stay was March 15. Sorry I don't remember the price. But I think it was about 140.00

 

Laura

[catkins]

Flting in the night before our cruise, and was wondering are there any recommended hotels near port of miami that offer shuttle service ( from airport & to sea port)? Thanks

[BlueHerons]

Flting in the night before our cruise, and was wondering are there any recommended hotels near port of miami that offer shuttle service ( from airport & to sea port)? Thanks

 

Some offer shuttle service but I don't think any that are near the port offer a free shuttle.

 

It is only a cheap cab ride to the port from downtown Miami.

[gojojo]

I am checking into that myself. Most of those by the port do not do shuttle service from the airport. Taxi could be around $25 they say. The Marriott at Biscayne Bay has a special that includes transfer to the port. Also includes cocktails and breakfast. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Miami Airport West Doral Area has a free airport and a flat fee to the port. $18 for a double bed and $14 for a single. (like a king bed) Most hotels close to the port seem to be a taxi ride of around $5 - $8. I think there will be trade offs of airport shuttle vs taxi fee, cost of hotel, cost to port, amenities nearby etc.

 

So far good hotel pricing I have found off; www. traveling.com and http://www.hotelsanddeals.com. (the last seemed to have a little bit better pricing.) But these sites are like anything with discounts, only so may at that pricing available. If you want a certain hotel, they may not have the room type you want for the date. I had heard the Holiday Inn (Miami Springs?) is now offering both free airport and port shuttles. The reviews off tripadvisor.com were very mixed. Some were that it was ok for a night, others that it wasn't very well maintained. I had also seen at the Travel Inn Civic Center, Miami Airport, free airport and port shuttle. (http://www.daysinnnciviccenter.com) Don't know anything about it though. Has anyone heard/seen anything about it?

[jervid]

I know if you use lastminutetravel.. you can get the interContintenal but they just raised their prices...I'm in the process of booking the Holiday Inn by the port and i just found a website that is the cheapest and i believe it's tax included.. the only downside is ..that they charge your creditcard now...but it's a great price let me know if you're intrested?

[catkins]

Ended up with Holiday Inn at the port of Miami $160.00 a night. Bayside shops etc is right there and was told when making our reservation that the taxi ride to the port is under 10$. We will just get the carnival shuttle back after the cruise since we have a 12:10 flight.

[1cruiselvr]

Just booked on easyclick today and got the IC for $143 and change. I'm happy!!! Never been there but the reviews have perked my interest. Not happy about paying $10.95 for internet access or $34 for overnight valet parking but I guess that's the norm in the downtown Miami area. Happy Sailing!

[OceanFantasys]

Not sure when your sail date is. Ours is in September and we got the IC for 110.00 on lastminutetravel.com

[1cruiselvr]

My price included all taxes - total price. The room rate was $126.73. It was the same on LastMinuteTravel. Every booking is different based upon the time of yr and availability. Some will find their date is not open for deals at all. I'm happy we snagged one now even tho we aren't going until Oct. Happy Sailing!

[hockeymom97]

We are sailing on the Carnival Victory on 11/18/07, but are flying in on the 17th and will be spending the night. Does anyone have recommendations for a hotel in MIA that isn't too far from the port? Just looking for something clean, reasonable and with a pool - doesn't need to be a 5 star or anything - but nothing scary/dirty either. Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

[hockeymom97]

Well while I was waiting to see if anyone had any suggestions I decided to try Priceline which I had never used before. I ended up in the Hyatt in downtown Miami for 117.00. Not as good as some others who have posted on here who said they booked the Hyatt for $95 a night - but I don't think $117 is bad for a 4 star hotel the week before Thanksgiving. I would definitely recommend Priceline to others who are looking for a good deal on a hotel - just remember to use the "name your price" feature!

[ljpjr]

Hi, We are coming into FLL but the other couple we are traveling with are coming into Miami,Our cruise leaves from Miami so we are looking for a nice clean and safe place to stay. Any advice from you would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance.

[Bequia]

Popular/reasonably priced downtown Miami hotels that I would recommend...

 

Intercontinental (closest to Bayside Marketplace)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/...miaha?irs=null

 

Biscayne Bay Marriott (SE rooms have the best view of the ships/port)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miabb

 

Hyatt Regency... http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

JW Marriott (VERY nice, my personal favorite, great AAA/CAA rates)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miajw

Downtown Miami hotels, closest to the Port of Miami and Bayside Marketplace... http://www.baysidemarketplace.com/

 

JW Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miajw

 

Hyatt Regency... http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

Intercontinental... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/...miaha?irs=null

 

Biscayne Bay Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miabb

 

Conrad International... http://conradhotels.hilton.com/en/ch...tyhocn=MIACICI

 

Four Seasons... http://www.fourseasons.com/miami/index.html

 

Mandarin Oriental... http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/526000001.asp

 

Marriott Courtyard (budget priced)... http://www.miamicourtyard.com/

 

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

 

South Beach...

 

Hotel Victor... http://hotelvictorsouthbeach.com/

 

Loews... http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/mi...ch/default.asp

 

Royal Palm... http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hotel...digoHotel=5964

 

South Beach Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIAMB

 

Ritz-Carlton South Beach... http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/s...h/default.html

 

Shore Club... http://www.shoreclub.com/

 

Delano... http://www.delano-hotel.com/

 

Raleigh Hotel... http://www.raleighhotel.com/

 

The Tides Hotel... http://www.tideshotel.com/

 

The National... http://www.nationalhotel.com/

 

Doubletree Surfcomber... http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/h...tyhocn=MIAOFDT

 

Marriott Courtyard South Beach (3 blocks from the beach)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIACB

 

The Hotel of South Beach (1 block from the beach)... http://www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com/

 

Coconut Grove...

 

Mayfair Hotel & Spa... http://www.mayfairhousehotel.com/

 

Ritz-Carlton... http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/co...e/default.html

 

Sonesta... http://www.sonesta.com/coconut_grove/

 

Coral Gables...

 

Hyatt Regency... http://coralgables.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

Biltmore Hotel... http://www.biltmorehotel.com/

 

Omni Colonnade... http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/default.asp?h_id=8

 

Miami Beach (best only if you have a car)...

 

Fontainebleau... http://www.fontainebleau.com/

 

Eden Roc... http://www.edenrocresort.com/

 

Courtyard Miami Beach... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIABH

 

MIA Airport...

 

Hilton... http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=MIAAHHH

 

Hampton Inn... http://www.hamptoninnmiamiairport.com/

 

Homewood Suites... http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/...tyhocn=MIABLHW

 

Summerfield Suites... http://www.summerfieldsuites.com/loc...php?code=MIASS

 

Sofitel... http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fiche...he_hotel.shtml

[lmondrop]

Popular/reasonably priced downtown Miami hotels that I would recommend...

 

Intercontinental (closest to Bayside Marketplace)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/...miaha?irs=null

 

Biscayne Bay Marriott (SE rooms have the best view of the ships/port)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miabb

 

Hyatt Regency... http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

JW Marriott (VERY nice, my personal favorite, great AAA/CAA rates)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miajw

 

Downtown Miami hotels, closest to the Port of Miami and Bayside Marketplace... http://www.baysidemarketplace.com/

 

JW Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miajw

 

Hyatt Regency... http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

Intercontinental... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/...miaha?irs=null

 

Biscayne Bay Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miabb

 

Conrad International... http://conradhotels.hilton.com/en/ch...tyhocn=MIACICI

 

Four Seasons... http://www.fourseasons.com/miami/index.html

 

Mandarin Oriental... http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/526000001.asp

 

Marriott Courtyard (budget priced)... http://www.miamicourtyard.com/

 

Holiday Inn Bayside/Port of Miami (only for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

 

South Beach...

 

Hotel Victor... http://hotelvictorsouthbeach.com/

 

Loews... http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/mi...ch/default.asp

 

Royal Palm... http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hotel...digoHotel=5964

 

South Beach Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIAMB

 

Ritz-Carlton South Beach... http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/s...h/default.html

 

Shore Club... http://www.shoreclub.com/

 

Delano... http://www.delano-hotel.com/

 

Raleigh Hotel... http://www.raleighhotel.com/

 

The Tides Hotel... http://www.tideshotel.com/

 

The National... http://www.nationalhotel.com/

 

Doubletree Surfcomber... http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/h...tyhocn=MIAOFDT

 

Marriott Courtyard South Beach (3 blocks from the beach)... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIACB

 

The Hotel of South Beach (1 block from the beach)... http://www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com/

 

Coconut Grove...

 

Mayfair Hotel & Spa... http://www.mayfairhousehotel.com/

 

Ritz-Carlton... http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/co...e/default.html

 

Sonesta... http://www.sonesta.com/coconut_grove/

 

Coral Gables...

 

Hyatt Regency... http://coralgables.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

Biltmore Hotel... http://www.biltmorehotel.com/

 

Omni Colonnade... http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/default.asp?h_id=8

 

Miami Beach (best only if you have a car)...

 

Fontainebleau... http://www.fontainebleau.com/

 

Eden Roc... http://www.edenrocresort.com/

 

Courtyard Miami Beach... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MIABH

 

MIA Airport...

 

Hilton... http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/i...tyhocn=MIAAHHH

 

Hampton Inn... http://www.hamptoninnmiamiairport.com/

 

Homewood Suites... http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/...tyhocn=MIABLHW

 

Summerfield Suites... http://www.summerfieldsuites.com/loc...php?code=MIASS

 

Sofitel... http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fiche...he_hotel.shtml

 

 

Question - What do you do for a living, if you don't mind my asking :D :p

[ljpjr]

Bequia, Thanks alot I will start looking into these in the morning.

[cruzobsessed]

bequia...you are awesome. what a list:)

we're cruising in december and for our 1 night precruise (although we plan on arriving early in the day:D ......) we chose THE CONRAD. don't think we can go wrong with that one.

[ljpjr]

Bequia, Need some more advise I went through your list this morning and have put 3 different hotels on a hold, They are as follows: Hyatt Regency, Eden Roc, and the Sonesta hotel&suites, Which of the three would be your first choice. Thanking you in advance.

[lmondrop]

Bequia, Need some more advise I went through your list this morning and have put 3 different hotels on a hold, They are as follows: Hyatt Regency, Eden Roc, and the Sonesta hotel&suites, Which of the three would be your first choice. Thanking you in advance.

 

Those three hotels are each located in different areas. The Hyatt would be my last choice. Eden Roc has been remodeled and its on the Beach but not very close to the port. The Sonesta is really nice and located in the Grove and within walking distance to a lot of cool places to eat and drink. I would choose the Sonesta for its close proximity to the port and the things to do and in my opinion is the nicest.

[ljpjr]

lmondrop, thanks for your imput. so the Sonesta is in a good area? I noticed you mentioned lots of good places to eat, what about shopping I must confess I do like to shop. Thx.

[Bequia]

Bequia, Need some more advise I went through your list this morning and have put 3 different hotels on a hold, They are as follows: Hyatt Regency, Eden Roc, and the Sonesta hotel&suites, Which of the three would be your first choice. Thanking you in advance.

 

I'll defer to lmndrops recommendations, that's her neck of the woods. ;)

[lmondrop]

lmondrop, thanks for your imput. so the Sonesta is in a good area? I noticed you mentioned lots of good places to eat, what about shopping I must confess I do like to shop. Thx.

 

yes, The Sonesta is in a fun area. Coconut Grove is actually in the process of being revitalized so lots of good things are heppening and its very lively with live music, restaurants, shops and bars.

 

You can go shopping in Cocowalk, there is a Gap and a few other stores like the Black/White Market there is also a cute bathing suit store in the corner of Grand Avenue and McFarlane Rd. Also down Grand Ave there is another area with some more shops including a Bennaton and The Improv is there to catcha good comedy show. Also in that same mall is a club called Oxygen which gets good. If you want to do more shopping with more mainstream stores you can head over to bayside or Village of Merrick park. Both equal in distance, but I would prefer Merrick Park. its so much nicer and its newer. Its an outdoor mall. I bring my dog there all the time for outings and there are good restaurants there too.

[cruiserbatten]

There is also a sonesta in sunny isles beach, are you familiar with this one? It looks very nice.