broadwayshopaholic Posted September 7, 2007 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I'm just wondering, my boyfriend and I are planning to stay in Miami the night before the cruise, but we're trying to find a good priced hotel that's not in a bad area. The La Quinta Airport East has good rates and free shuttle to the port, but I'm wondering if it is in a bad area of town or not? Anyone know? I'm just really concerned about safety in Miami.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted September 7, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 7, 2007 You have to be alert in any city, but my suggestion is try the Holiday Inn right across the street from the Bayside Marketplace with 100s of shops and restaurants nd. entertainment. The bonus is you are next to the cruise ships and can see them from from the hotel. I forgot the price but I believe it was round $130 for a standerd room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise08 Posted September 7, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Wow! How did you get it so cheap? We are sailing in March and the prices start at 210.00. Maybe it is the time of year we are sailing. I think we are going to stay at the La Quinta Inn Miami Airport East. It's a great price and has a pool for the kids and shuttle from the airport and to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted September 7, 2007 #4 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Today 9/7 Holiday Inn port of Miami $152. 2 ddbls . 2 adults 2 kids . Great spot,..:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Kim Posted September 7, 2007 #5 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Today 9/7 Holiday Inn port of Miami $152. 2 ddbls . 2 adults 2 kids . Great spot,..:cool: Are you going to the hotel site, and for when? We're booked there January 12th, 2 adults - cheapest I could find it was $209! Just checked again, cheapest is still $209..................... Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted September 7, 2007 #6 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Are you going to the hotel site' date=' and for when? We're booked there January 12th, 2 adults - cheapest I could find it was $209! Just checked again, cheapest is still $209..................... Kim.[/quote'] No, sorry ,, We are there mid March.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise08 Posted September 7, 2007 #7 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I just checked on the Holiday Inn web site for mid March also and the price is still 209.00 for the Holiday Inn Port of Miami. hmmmm :confused: you got a great deal, good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted September 7, 2007 #8 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Are you going to the hotel site' date=' and for when? We're booked there January 12th, 2 adults - cheapest I could find it was $209! Just checked again, cheapest is still $209..................... Kim.[/quote'] Kim , give me your e-mail . I have a web sit you should try . It will give you a list of ALL the hotels in miami and there curent rate for your specific dates. I just punched in your dates and came back $192. ,, I know thats not a big difference , But . As you know I cant post it here:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted September 7, 2007 #9 Share Posted September 7, 2007 If you have AAA it's $188-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted September 7, 2007 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2007 We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Miami last month and I got the room through a Miami tourist board for $109 per night. PS --- We never felt unsafe in Miami, and really enjoyed the Bayside Market. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted September 7, 2007 #11 Share Posted September 7, 2007 You have to be alert in any city, but my suggestion is try the Holiday Inn right across the street from the Bayside Marketplace with 100s of shops and restaurants nd. entertainment. The bonus is you are next to the cruise ships and can see them from from the hotel. I forgot the price but I believe it was round $130 for a standerd roomJEEEEZZ Please excuse for the spelling. I sent this before my coffee this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted September 7, 2007 #12 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I'm trying HI port of Miami in April 08. In December 05 we stayed at Marriott Biscayne bay...Great view of ship, Ok rooms (small) I was alone with 2 teenagers and it was an unsafe area at night. Biscayne Bay near the bridge was scary. My friends were at the HI and said it was fine so we're trying that this time. As any city, just always be aware! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGBOBOFTHENORTH Posted September 8, 2007 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Back to the OP's main question, I would not walk around the neighborhood of any of the airport hotels near MIA. But if they'll pick you up at the airport plus take you to the port for free, that's worth a lot. You might check what restaurants are next to the hotel; walking a few hundred feet should be safe enough. But I would not walk blocks in the neighborhoods near the airport. BobK/Orlando PS-someone once told me that La Quinta is spanish for "next to Denny's". If it's true for this hotel, you're all set! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carenl Posted September 9, 2007 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Kim , give me your e-mail . I have a web sit you should try . It will give you a list of ALL the hotels in miami and there curent rate for your specific dates.I just punched in your dates and came back $192. ,, I know thats not a big difference , But . As you know I cant post it here:rolleyes: I will be cruising with Kim (I am her sister-in-law) and would appreciate that information as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Kim Posted September 9, 2007 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Kim , give me your e-mail . I have a web sit you should try . It will give you a list of ALL the hotels in miami and there curent rate for your specific dates.I just punched in your dates and came back $192. ,, I know thats not a big difference , But . As you know I cant post it here:rolleyes: My email is curtishayesphotography@rogers.com - thanks a bunch! Happy cruising! Kim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog Posted September 9, 2007 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Just another vote for the H.I at the port of Miami. During the day, Marshall's and Walgreen's are a 5 minute walk....and dinner and fun times at Bayside Marketplace...just across the street from the H.I.for the evening. Enjoy, Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romrai Posted September 9, 2007 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Try checking out Hotwire. They have a 4* which is travellers favorite. I have booked it, with taxes etc. cost $110. It is the Sofitel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romrai Posted September 9, 2007 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2007 forgot to mention, it is 0.5 miles from airport and rated #14 for Miami hotels by trip advisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinn Posted September 9, 2007 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2007 "Just another vote for the H.I at the port of Miami. During the day, Marshall's and Walgreen's are a 5 minute walk....and dinner and fun times at Bayside Marketplace...just across the street from the H.I.for the evening." I would love to stay at the Holiday Inn pre-cruise. Unfortunately, they are booked for Nov. 3 so I'm at La Quinta East. But I will keep checking. Does anyone know what's going on in Miami that weekend? Jinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflinch Posted September 9, 2007 #20 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Hi, I was wondering does HI have parking for vehicles, while you are on the cruise? Intercontinental is supposedly full. I am having a hard time finding reasonable hotel rates with car parking for March 13th 2008. :( Sounds like a lot of places already are full. I was thinking of the La Quinta (wouldn't mine, the not walking around so much, due to not being very safe) but after reading all the negatives regarding La Quinta area.....I definitely don't think I would feel comfortable leaving my car there for 11 days, while I am on the cruise ship. :( I would LOVE to try priceline, but that does not guarentee me parking for the car........ Any Suggestions? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsFMarkB Posted September 10, 2007 #21 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Jinn, we are on the Nov. 4 sailing of the Valor and I, too, found HI and Intercontinental booked (or WAY too expensive). There is a U of Miami game on the 3rd, and since the Orange Bowl is close-by I am assuming it's the game. I have booked a Hotwire hotel in Coral Gables. It will, of course, be more expensive to get to the port on Sunday from there, but I'm looking forward to staying there. Sounds like a great area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted September 10, 2007 #22 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I will be cruising with Kim (I am her sister-in-law) and would appreciate that information as well. Thanks Call Kim. I gave her the info and she says she booked for $160.:D Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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