Where to stay around the port of miami and where can we take the tour on the boat ofo

[thesawch]

We will be in Miami on Jan 22nd for our Liberty cruise on the 23rd of january 2010.We want to stay close to the port as last time we stayed in Coral gables I am not sure the area we should look for.Is it the downtown area close to the port or is it the South beach area closer??we also want to do the boat tour after we arrive of all the rich waterfront homes.Where do we go to find this tour ??Thanks

[JohninDC]

Sounds like you want to be downtown. The Holiday Inn near POM or the Hyatt are suggested by many on these boards. Any downtown hotel can set you up with one of those tours. Good luck!:)

[eandj]

Downtown hotels are closest to the port. Holiday Inn POM, Intercontinental and the Hyatt are the closest.

 

They are right near Bayside Mall which actually is a good place to pick up tours. Or work thru the hotel. ( you may pay a bit more)

Our family did the Ducks tour which everyone enjoyed as you get a taste of the water (and the home tour) as well as driving thru the Art Deco and South Beach area. We set that up ourselves. You don't start this one at Bayside.

[nlond]

We booked the Doubletree which says it is close to the port. I think the water side overlooks the port. Booked directly on their web site with a AAA discount.