js Posted May 9, 2017 #26 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Marriott Biscayne Bay, for under $200 you can see the boat from your room. It's a great place to start your vacation. :ship: :cocktail: So happy you posted this response. I booked Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay on lmtclub with taxes and fees totaling $122. I haven't found that price again (even on their site) but think it is a good price for the hotel. We are going on July 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted May 9, 2017 #27 Share Posted May 9, 2017 We stayed at the Marriott Biscayne Bay. Their breakfast buffet was the highlight of our cruise vacation. Yikes, the breakfast was better than your cruise :eek: That doesn't sound too good :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted May 9, 2017 #28 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I will vouch for the Holiday Inn Port of Miami as well. We always stay there when we cruise out of Miami. I will say that if you are going to stay here check the Miami events calendar before you do. We stayed there last fall and there was a running race of some kind downtown and it was a NIGHTMARE to get an Uber for a ride to the port. They had all of the roads closed down in that area and we had to walk with all of our luggage about 10 blocks to catch a ride. A few blocks and a bridge would have gotten you at the ship. ;) Just kidding, it's quite a walk :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted May 9, 2017 #29 Share Posted May 9, 2017 A few blocks and a bridge would have gotten you at the ship. ;) Just kidding, it's quite a walk :) Yeah. We actually started to walk to the pier. But about the time we got to the bridge there was a smart business man with a van there offering rides across the bridge for 3 bucks a head. We loaded all of our stuff and jumped in without a second thought. If I didnt have the luggage I would have turned him down :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvl_fanatic Posted May 10, 2017 #30 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Stayed at the intercontinental. Had a great view of the port n cruise ships coming in. Was easy to get a taxi to the port Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab_love123 Posted May 10, 2017 #31 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I've stayed at the Hampton Inn Miami/Brickell a few times pre-cruise, and would highly recommend. It's a lot more upscale than what you would typically expect from a Hampton Inn. Location downtown is nice, and there are several restaurants within walking distance. Uber/Lyft from the airport was about $15, and to the port was around $10 or less. I think you can also schedule a shuttle pickup through the hotel concierge, but I'm not sure how much it costs. It's a shared ride, and I'm thinking it's about $10pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted May 10, 2017 #32 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We usually stay at the Holiday Inn POM or the InterContinental. IC is much nicer, and a nice walk through the park to get to the Bayside Marketplace. (but I wouldn't walk it by myself at night) Their pool is really nice compared to the HI pool. We find the HIPOM easier to access Bayside- right across the street. We book whichever hotel gives us a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted May 10, 2017 #33 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We've stayed at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami and the JW Marriott Miami in the Brickell area. I highly recommend both properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted May 10, 2017 #34 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hello, I typically drive to various ports. The last time I sailed out of Miami I was able to obtain a cruise package at the Hilton Garden Inn at Dania Beach. This included one night stay, free parking for my car, and a roundtrip shuttle ride to the Port of Miami. I sailed in early April and the price was very reasonable for that time of year. Dania Beach is North of Miami near Fort Lauderdale, so it is important to be clear you need the shuttle for the Port of Miami, and not the Port Everglades shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted May 10, 2017 #35 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We would not miss the opportunity visit Marriott Key largo bay. 1 hr south of Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVLady3 Posted May 10, 2017 #36 Share Posted May 10, 2017 So happy you posted this response. I booked Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay on lmtclub with taxes and fees totaling $122. I haven't found that price again (even on their site) but think it is a good price for the hotel.We are going on July 7. I'm booked at the Marriott Biscayne Bay also. I got it at $119+tax for our Escape cruise in August. You got an excellent deal!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonzwinery Posted May 10, 2017 #37 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We stayed at the Residence Inn Miami Beach for 2 nights before our cruise. It's about a $15 Uber ride to the Port of Miami. The location was great! Right near famous Lincoln Road Mall, which is awesome! We walked down Lincoln Road Mall each day to Miami Beach, and sat on the beach, right in front of the Ritz. I would definitely stay here again! Pool on the top floor. Plus, the hotel is relatively new (maybe 1 or 2 years old). Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freyaf Posted May 13, 2017 Author #38 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thanks everyone for your great suggestions and ideas. Now off to investigation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montauklady Posted August 6, 2017 #39 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Does anyone have any suggestions for moderate priced pre cruise hotels near the port of Miami? Hi Freyaf We are still trying to get in touch with you re the slot pull on the Bliss next May. Are you still sailing with us? Would like the names of your 6 players Thanks Janet Montauklady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummysbakery Posted August 6, 2017 #40 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Don't mean to hijack this thread but do any hotels in Miami offer transfers from ft Lauderdale airport? Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted August 6, 2017 #41 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Don't mean to hijack this thread but do any hotels in Miami offer transfers from ft Lauderdale airport? Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk It's about 25 miles from FLL to Miami, so I doubt hotel shuttles will go that far. In case you don't find one, try http://www.ridesas.com they are very reasonable and do MiamI hotel dropoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb65 Posted August 7, 2017 #42 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Don't mean to hijack this thread but do any hotels in Miami offer transfers from ft Lauderdale airport? Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk Try SAS Transportation. Very reasonable. We recently used it from FLL airport to our hotel in Miami and again after our cruise from the port of Miami back to FLL airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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