ricka47 Posted October 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm using the last of my Hilton Honors points :mad: after retirement to stay at the Homewood Suites - Blue Lagoon (near MIA airport) before our December cruise. We're driving to the port on Friday morning (12/18) and have heard that traffic is often horrible on the Dolphin Expressway. Does anyone know how long it would take to get to the port if we leave around 10:00 AM. Or, would it be smart to just get a hotel closer to the port? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Can you use your points at the Hampton Inn in downtown Miami. Their rooms include a nice breakfast. The drive to the port would be around 15 minutes. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricka47 Posted October 28, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the response. I am down to my last 30,000 points and most of the downtown hotels are higher than that. But, I'll check out that Hampton. I don't miss all the travelling before I retired but I do miss my points and Diamond status. Now I'm a Hilton "nobody" again. 15 minutes is no big deal - thanks! Edited October 28, 2015 by ricka47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) also check the parking rates for the hotel Hampton inn charges not sure on your Homewood suites Edited October 28, 2015 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricka47 Posted October 28, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Homewood is free parking. So, that's a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Homewood is free parking. So, that's a plus. Probably a better option even if traffic is bad you will still be ok to get to the port if you leave prior to noon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricka47 Posted October 28, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Right - I checked this morning and, up until about 10:00, the trip was about 20 minutes and after that, it dropped down to 15. So, that will be great - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Right - I checked this morning and, up until about 10:00, the trip was about 20 minutes and after that, it dropped down to 15. So, that will be great - thanks! We have left the car at Embassy Suites & took their shuttle on cruise day & it took no more than 30 min so you should be fine but most people like to arrive early to the port & if you are parking there it may be something to think about arriving early we have never parked at the port so not sure of the parking situation Enjoy the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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