liberty080208 Posted September 20, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi, We will be sailing the Celebrity Eclipse on 12/26 and are travelling Christmas night to Miami. We arrive in Miami at 9:15 pm and will need an overnight hotel that's nice, preferably close to the Port so it's easy to get a cab to get the ship. It's been some time since I've sailed from Miami, so am looking for recommendations from the experts. I would appreciate any assistance you can give. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted September 20, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Since you are arriving late I suggest an airport area hotel instead of trying to cab to downtown Miami. Hotels in the Blue Lagoon area (Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, and many others) offer free shuttle service from MIA and there is a shopping center nearby (across the street from Hampton Inn) with drug, grocery and liquoir stores for those last minute cruise supplies.:D A taxi to POM the next day will run under $30 including tip, or your hotel can arrange for a commercial shuttle service for $10 per person. Good luck!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1230 Posted September 21, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Check on Holiday Inn Downtown on Biscayne Blvd. It is right across the street from Bayside, (shopping/dining/entertainment), and is walking distance from stores to get last minute supplies for cruise. Port is less than 5 minutes from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbum Posted September 21, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Although a lot of people will disagree with the Holiday Inn, Port of Miami, I do agree with the recomendation! It does have small rooms, but for one nights stay, who cares. When you get up in the morning, you can see the cruise ships at the pier. There is great food, and lots of stuff to do at Bayside Marketplace. Have a great cruise!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBunny Posted September 21, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2010 You have three basic choices for a quickie overnight in Miami. 1. Downtown. This would most likely be HIPOM or IC. Nothing is free, either transport from airport or transport to the pier. You're also held captive in a place where the sidewalks roll up at 5:00 PM on weekdays. There is Bayside Marketplace, a captive-tourist ripoff with sub-par shopping and food. 2. Blue Lagoon. Typically has shuttles to/from airport and pier. Moderately priced hotel chains, chain restaurants and strip malls. For the price and conveninece, you could go further and fare worse. 3. Airport/Doral. Not a typical choice. Embassy Suites-Airport has a Fly, Sleep, Cruise deal that includes transportation to and from the airport and pier, breakfast and a manager's reception. There are other moderately priced places, but go to Doral Blvd/41st/36th Street area. More like Blue Lagoon than Airport proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat9438 Posted September 21, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I would go to lastminute travel dot com and book the Intercontinental. If you put in 12/25 and choose 5 stars it is the first hotel that pops up for $84. This is a steal for this hotel. It is in downtown right on the bay and you can get a room overlooking the bay where you can see your ship. It also right by the Bayside Market. Here's the amenities for the hotel so you can make sure you have the right one. General Description 5 star accommodations Close proximity to business district Close proximity to shopping district Elegant design and décor Great combination for business and pleasure Location Centrally located next to Bayside Market Place Conveniently located in Biscayne Bay Hotel within walking distance of Miami Business District Local Attractions South Beach - 5 miles Vizcaya Museum & Gardens - 2.5 miles Miami Seaquarium - 2.75 miles Miami Beach - 3 miles Recreation Fully equipped fitness center Outdoor swimming pool Kids Babysitting services at nominal fees Restaurants & Lounges Onsite restaurant Full service bar/lounge Services 24 hr front desk service Concierge services Business services available at front desk Elevators Valet dry cleaning and laundry services Full service salon/spa 24 hour room service Meeting Facilities Fully equipped business center 30 Event facilities 66,000 –sq ft of event space for business meetings, conferences , and special occasions Accommodation 34 floors Luxury guest rooms Elegant guest rooms Air conditioning Cable/satellite television channels Pay movies Desk Hair dryer Internet access (surcharge) Voice mail 644 guestrooms Parking On site parking available Parking fee: $34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mss22859 Posted September 21, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I would go to lastminute travel dot com and book the Intercontinental. If you put in 12/25 and choose 5 stars it is the first hotel that pops up for $84. This is a steal for this hotel. It is in downtown right on the bay and you can get a room overlooking the bay where you can see your ship. It also right by the Bayside Market. Here's the amenities for the hotel so you can make sure you have the right one. General Description 5 star accommodations Close proximity to business district Close proximity to shopping district Elegant design and décor Great combination for business and pleasure Location Centrally located next to Bayside Market Place Conveniently located in Biscayne Bay Hotel within walking distance of Miami Business District Local Attractions South Beach - 5 miles Vizcaya Museum & Gardens - 2.5 miles Miami Seaquarium - 2.75 miles Miami Beach - 3 miles Recreation Fully equipped fitness center Outdoor swimming pool Kids Babysitting services at nominal fees Restaurants & Lounges Onsite restaurant Full service bar/lounge Services 24 hr front desk service Concierge services Business services available at front desk Elevators Valet dry cleaning and laundry services Full service salon/spa 24 hour room service Meeting Facilities Fully equipped business center 30 Event facilities 66,000 –sq ft of event space for business meetings, conferences , and special occasions Accommodation 34 floors Luxury guest rooms Elegant guest rooms Air conditioning Cable/satellite television channels Pay movies Desk Hair dryer Internet access (surcharge) Voice mail 644 guestrooms Parking On site parking available Parking fee: $34 I agree with kitkat. We stayed at the I/C last year, and will be there next month, the night before. Bayside has several places to eat, etc.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishTraveler Posted September 21, 2010 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I am cruising New Years Eve and cannot find the IC on lastminute (searching from Dec. 28-31). I have tried on the 25th as well as one poster said it was there for 84$, which is not the case. So I guess they have sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted September 21, 2010 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I am cruising New Years Eve and cannot find the IC on lastminute (searching from Dec. 28-31). I have tried on the 25th as well as one poster said it was there for 84$, which is not the case. So I guess they have sold out Demand is extremely high for New Year's eve and a few days after due to all of the football bowl games and other events. You might have better luck searching away from downtown - MIA area, Doral, Coconut Grove, or even FLL and Hollywood. :confused: Good luck!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat9438 Posted September 22, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I am cruising New Years Eve and cannot find the IC on lastminute (searching from Dec. 28-31). I have tried on the 25th as well as one poster said it was there for 84$, which is not the case. So I guess they have sold out I just checked and there are still rooms available on last minute travel for 12/28 through 12/31. I put in MIA and the dates and then where it says advanced options I chose 5 stars. It will be the first hotel that pops up for $84 and says undercover hotel with the amenities I listed up a couple of posts. Try again and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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