rmarker151 Posted October 30, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2013 any recommendations for a nice hotel near the port that won't break the bank for a july 2014 cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted October 30, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Near the port is downtown. Sometimes you can get a good deal for the Intercontinental at LMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruisecarnival Posted October 30, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2013 any recommendations for a nice hotel near the port that won't break the bank for a july 2014 cruise Watch Groupon deals as the time gets closer. We were able to get the B2 for $99 for our upcoming November cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted October 30, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Near the port is downtown. Sometimes you can get a good deal for the Intercontinental at LMT. I agree this is what we did in September. Awesome hotel close to the port and walking distance to Bayside marketplace for good food/drink and some shopping We got it at LMT for $128 for everything including taxes. LMT is a little different if you have never booked through them.The thread gives you all the details and tricks heres a link to a thread with some good info :) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1880773 It was a really nice hotel and close to everything we loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 30, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hot and humid July should be a cheap time to stay -- often suggested hotels near POM include the Hampton Inn (Mary Brickell village), Doubletree, Marriott, Intercontinental, Hyatt and Holiday Inn. Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 30, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Here is a list to look at: Hampton Inn (includes a nice breakfast) Intercontinental Marriott Marriott Marquis Hyatt Doubletree Holiday Inn Bayside There are many others but start with these and see if they meet your budget. My first choice would be Hampton Inn and there are lots of places at Mary Brickell just a few minutes away for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered87 Posted October 31, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 31, 2013 does anyone know anything about the B2? give me the good & bad...is it close to port? close to south beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena_Anton Posted October 31, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2013 litlered, my fiancee and I are staying at the B2 next Sunday before we cruise, from what I hear it is a boutique hotel across from Bayside Market in downtown Miami near the Port. POM is about a 5 min taxi ride but the B2 has a shuttle to the port for 8 dollars per person. We have a Captivating Bayview Room so hopefully it will be a little bigger the the City view room. There is no swimming pool so if you want to lounge around a Pool it is not the hotel for you. B2 is about at a 15-20 min Taxi ride to South Beach and will cost about 20-25 dollars to get there. We chose the B2 becuase of the great deal we got on Groupon we are there pre and post cruise we wanted to be close to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankofdad Posted October 31, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) does anyone know anything about the B2? give me the good & bad...is it close to port? close to south beach? The B2 is at NE 2nd and Biscayne Blvd very near the port and basically across the street from Bayside Marketplace (touristy, but I like it). They do have rooms that will give you a view of the Port allowing you to see your ship the morning of your departure pre-cruise. Note it is on the Bay side of Miami, and to get to South Beach it's about a 15 minute ride (or at least should be - I've had taxi's try and take a long route on my a number of times). For me, the location was great for a short business stay (or pre-cruise stay), unless you want to be oceanfront or bayfront direct. I liked it and am staying again pre-cruise this coming Spring Break It used to be the Riande Hotel Continental, which was a real dump IMHO. B-Hotels did a complete renovation, and opened earlier this year. The rooms may be on the smaller side but are quite comfortable. Edited October 31, 2013 by bankofdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 31, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The B2 is at NE 2nd and Biscayne Blvd very near the port and basically across the street from Bayside Marketplace (touristy, but I like it). They do have rooms that will give you a view of the Port allowing you to see your ship the morning of your departure pre-cruise. Note it is on the Bay side of Miami, and to get to South Beach it's about a 15 minute ride (or at least should be - I've had taxi's try and take a long route on my a number of times). For me, the location was great for a short business stay (or pre-cruise stay), unless you want to be oceanfront or bayfront direct. I liked it and am staying again pre-cruise this coming Spring Break It used to be the Riande Hotel Continental, which was a real dump IMHO. B-Hotels did a complete renovation, and opened earlier this year. The rooms may be on the smaller side but are quite comfortable. Thanks for the detailed info! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted November 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2013 According to the Miami Port Calendar there will be 6 other ships besides the one we are disembarking from on Friday, Dec. 20th 2013 - total of 7. Will there be any problem getting taxis at the port for the airport. Would appreciate hearing anyone's personal experience and just wondering if we should take the ship's transfers (which we prefer not to do) to be sure of getting our flight on time at 12:25 p.m. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 1, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) If I am correct and you are on Azamara, because of where you will be located you will be fine with the taxis. You may wait a few minutes for a taxi but it is an orderly process and you still have time on your side with a 12:25 PM flight. Keith Edited November 1, 2013 by Keith1010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoesonfire Posted November 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 1, 2013 If I am correct and you are on Azamara, because of where you will be located you will be fine with the taxis. You may wait a few minutes for a taxi but it is an orderly process and you still have time on your side with a 12:25 PM flight. Keith Thanks Keith and yes you are correct we are on Azamara disembarking on 12/20. It's comforting to get your reply and another reason we find these boards so helpful. Appreciate your advice!:) Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 1, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Jan, you are very welcome. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted November 1, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The Azamara ship will be disembarking a bit away from the line of large ships. So you will avod the herds of folks in that area. You will enjoy those simple pluses while on that cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered87 Posted November 7, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thank you both for the info about the B2! does anyone know anything about the Hilton Garden Inn Miami- West Hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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