hotel before cruise

[adbnva]

we are flying into Miami in may before our cruise. looking for a hotel that would pick us up at airport, take us to port the next day,have a little breakfast, and have a decent place to eat within walking distance. we have cruised out of Miami 2 times lately and not fared too well on hotels. any ideas? thanks ad

[JohninDC]

I would not limit yourself to hotels offering airport and port shuttles - only a few of the budget places do that.

 

Taxis in Miami are not that expensive - about $25 to downtown hotels and another $$10-12 cab will get you to POM the next day. In downtown Miami I would focus your search on the Hampton Inn Mary Brickell, Hyatt, Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, Marriott and Doubletree.

 

If you are arriving later in the day and just want dinner and a clean room focus on the Blue Lagoon area near the MIA airport - Homewood Suites, Sofitel, Hampton Inn, etc. There is a small strip mall nearby with grocery, drug and liquor stores plus dining and fast food options. Taxi to POM the next day will run about $27-30+tip.