recia Posted May 24, 2005 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Need suggestions for where to stay for two nights prior to an August cruise out of Miami. Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grvdggr71 Posted May 25, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I could be more of a help knowing when you are staying, and if you have any preferences on location. I have had great experiences using www.hotwire.com If you are looking for a cheap, nice stay, Hotwire usually has the Holiday Inn Miami International Airport for about $37 a night. It's listed as a 2.5 star hotel in the MIA area, with pool, restaurant, airport shuttle, and coin laundry. However, outside of a few restaurants, there is not too much to do in that area. This hotel is nice, but obviously not the Ritz Carlton. If you are looking for something more populated, there is a 3 star hotel in the South Beach area that runs about $48 a night. I am not sure which hotel this is. You could also try priceline.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted May 25, 2005 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Alot of people from these boards have been using the HI Port of Miami.. very close to the port and about a $20 or so cab ride from the airport.. bayside marketplace is across the street.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amickeyfriend Posted May 26, 2005 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I always stay at the Hyatt. About $20 from airport, You can walk to bayside or take a $5 cab ride. Same fare to the port. You can see the port from the upper floors. I just booked there for a January cruise. RCI has a desk in the lobby and uses this hotel. You can also buy transportation from them from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DrKoob Posted May 30, 2005 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2005 My daughter is getting married in late July and I have bought her and future husband an RCL cruise out of Miami on August 7 for their honeymoon. They will be getting into Miami on the 6th at around 8:00 pm. My thought is to get them a hotel near the airport for that night and then have them get transport to the cruiseport. If they do this the Holiday Inn price on Hotwire sounds great. Anyone have anything to say about this place or the Doral Inn and Suites. I am hoping to find someplace that will have a free shuttle to the hotel. Then how much will it cost them the next morning to get to the cruiseport? And what's the best way to get there? Taxi? Shuttle? etc? Any help for a dad who worries too much would be appreciated. Jim in Redmond, WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckof5 Posted May 30, 2005 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2005 After help from a fellow Cruiser we are staying here post Cruise,but they do have a Cruise special also: Miami Cruise Package Package includes a daily cooked-to-order breakfast, nightly Manager's reception, round trip airport transfers, and one-way transfers to or from the Port of Miami. http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MIASPES HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grvdggr71 Posted June 2, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 2, 2005 The Holiday Inn MIA does have a free shuttle for guests to the cruise port, and also has a free 24 hour shuttle to and from the airport. Although this is not the most upscale of hotels, they are only staying here for roughly 13 hours (the shuttle to the port usually leaves around 9am). There is a bar/restaurant right in the hotel, and a Burger King and a Pollo Tropical is nearby for food. The hotel pool is quite nice. Make sure they sign up for the port shuttle when they check into the hotel. Hope this helps Jim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun cruiserz Posted June 2, 2005 #8 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Jim - Are you talking about the Holiday Inn Downtown, Port of Miami, or the Holiday Inn closer to the airport. We are looking at staying in the Port of Miami Holiday Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted June 2, 2005 #9 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Jim - Are you talking about the Holiday Inn Downtown, Port of Miami, or the Holiday Inn closer to the airport. We are looking at staying in the Port of Miami Holiday Inn. He's referring to the airport Holiday Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DrKoob Posted June 3, 2005 #10 Share Posted June 3, 2005 The Holiday Inn MIA does have a free shuttle for guests to the cruise port, and also has a free 24 hour shuttle to and from the airport. Although this is not the most upscale of hotels, they are only staying here for roughly 13 hours (the shuttle to the port usually leaves around 9am). There is a bar/restaurant right in the hotel, and a Burger King and a Pollo Tropical is nearby for food. The hotel pool is quite nice. Make sure they sign up for the port shuttle when they check into the hotel. Hope this helps Jim... Thanks so much grvdggr71! You are the best. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted June 5, 2005 #11 Share Posted June 5, 2005 How about Miami hotels that allow free parking for pre-cruise guests during the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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