Hotwire: 4.5 star downtown Miami... near beach??

[letsgocruz1]

I am looking for a room for one night, May 30, 2009. There is a 4.5* hotel in downtown Miami listed on hotwire.

 

Amenities include:

 

Boutique

Near Beach

No smoking

fitness center

pool

restaurant

business center

golf

 

Now I know the range that they call downtown covers quite a bit of area, but near a beach?? Any ideas on what it could be?? Thanks

[signman]

Try shopping for a 2 night package deal hotel and air. You might be able to ID your hotel that way.

[letsgocruz1]

Thanks, I tried that but no 4.5* hotels came up, only 4* and below, and none for downtown Miami w/beach access. Do you think their website has made a mistake and should say South beach or Miami Beach, etc. Is there even beach access in the downtown area?????

[eandj]

Since there is no golf course in downtown Miami, there's an error somewhere in the description. Do they give you a phne number to call for that question?

[letsgocruz1]

Since there is no golf course in downtown Miami, there's an error somewhere in the description. Do they give you a phne number to call for that question?

 

I called Hotwire and the person I spoke with said that the description and area were correct, but I don't think he knew what he was talking about...but whatever, LOL Thanks for your help!

[signman]

Tonite, there is no 4 1/2 star downtown even coming up. Sorry it's not a perfect system.

[BlueHerons]

There are several golf courses in the downtown vicinity; Biltmore, Coral Gables, Melreese, and Granada.

 

I'm guessing it is Doral or Biltmore. Does either one have a beach club? If so the near beach would be accurate.

[eandj]

Blue Herons, You're right about the golf courses in the vicinity.

 

The thing that hit me too is the word "boutique" in the description. I think of Boutique as being a smaller hotel with European type service. oh well. We'll never know if it's gone from the site.

[letsgocruz1]

Hey guys thanks for the help!

 

It's showing up tonight. Look for Miami, May 30, departing on May 31. $251

[BlueHerons]

Hey guys thanks for the help!

 

It's showing up tonight. Look for Miami, May 30, departing on May 31. $251

 

It could be a number of the smaller hotels that would fit the boutique thing.

 

The Mayfair and Mutiny both come to mind. However, there is a new hotel downtown the Hotel Blue or something of the sort.

 

Either way, I think you are safe to book this hotel.

 

Now the curiosity is killing me!

[letsgocruz1]

It could be a number of the smaller hotels that would fit the boutique thing.

 

The Mayfair and Mutiny both come to mind. However, there is a new hotel downtown the Hotel Blue or something of the sort.

 

Either way, I think you are safe to book this hotel.

 

Now the curiosity is killing me!

 

Thanks BlueHerons...I would love to know too!! But, dh and I discussed it and since we are only staying one night, we are going to look for something cheaper for our family. It looks like I could get the Hilton Downtown or the Marriott Biscayne Bay for around $115 plus tax/fees by booking thru easyclicktravel. Which of these do you think would be better? Thanks!

[signman]

What's the hurry? By May, the hotels could be bidding for YOUR business.

[letsgocruz1]

What's the hurry? By May, the hotels could be bidding for YOUR business.

 

You know, you are right. I am such a planner and love to get it all done. I think I will wait it out and see how it goes, maybe book a back up just in case (something that I am not charged for pre-stay). I wonder how availability will be that weekend?? Anyone know if anything big is going on that weekend in Miami??

 

Thanks!!