sunscreen Posted February 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Was thinking of changing our reservation from new Comfort Suites to Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon due to more restaurants and shops nearby. Noticed they had a airport shuttle. Do you have to call to get the shuttle to come pick you up at a bank of phones like other airports shuttles? As well, what is the approx cost of taxi to POM for family of 4 from hotel? Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Beside the Hampton Inn check out the Homewood Suites just around the corner - bigger room, great breakfast, and a free "Manager's reception" Mon-Thur! :D You do have to call for the shuttle. Taxi for 4 to POM will cost about $30 including tip; ask the front desk to call for a cab when you are ready - SUV and Mini-van cabs are the same price as the standard sedans if any of your family packs like my spouse and daughters do. :o Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14ersco Posted March 1, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The Hampton Inn is directly across the street from the stores and dining options. The Homewood Suites is a block N and 2 blocks E of the Hampton Inn within the Blue Lagoon business park. The taxis are metered from the hotels; so on embarkation morning we asked to be free shuttled back to the airport. From there it was downstairs to the taxi stand where the fare is fixed to the port at $24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 1, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The taxis are metered from the hotels; so on embarkation morning we asked to be free shuttled back to the airport. From there it was downstairs to the taxi stand where the fare is fixed to the port at $24. So you shuttled back to MIA to save $3-4 on cab fare? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted March 2, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2012 We have stayed at both Hampton Blue Lagoon and Homewood Suites. Homewood suites had a shuttle to the POM for $10 pp a couple of years ago. You can walk from both for food and last minute items. Homewood suites offered me a shuttle to the nearby drug store. Would stay at either again for the right price especially for just one night pre cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted October 19, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Beside the Hampton Inn check out the Homewood Suites just around the corner - bigger room, great breakfast, and a free "Manager's reception" Mon-Thur! :D This is an older thread and I hope you get to read this, John in DC.... Based on your experiences, would you pick Homewood Suites over this Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon? There are 4 pre-cruise dates I'm shopping around for and a suite with private bedroom and 2 double beds is a most. Tripadvisor has better rating for Hampton, but I've stayed their last April and it was just o.k. Do you have any other suggestion for a suite hotel that won't break the bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 19, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Homewood is where we stay - I have not stayed at that particular Hampton Inn but if it is the standard rooms the Homewood will be much nicer. Homewood is a little farther from the strip mall (5-10 min walk vs. across the street). I would choose the Homewood if the prices were close. Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa65 Posted October 19, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks very much - I've sent all info on Homewood Suites to my group. The prices look good, same category as Hyatt House (and now I just saw a thread on a new Cambria Suites). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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