Pre-Cruise Hotel Miami

[delarda]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice but not really expensive hotel to stay at for a couple of days prior to leaving on our SUN cruise?

 

Thanks

 

NCL Sun 2006 (March)

Celebrity Mercury Mexican Riviera 2005

NCL Spirit Alaska 2004

Carnival Ecstasy Baja Mexico 2003

[tony@stanton19.freeserve.]

You post will no doubt be moved as soon as the moderators see it.

Try the "Pre and Post cruise hotel" board

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=92

[Nickymjw1]

We are going on the Sun 3/18. Are you also?

 

We are flying to Miami 1 day early. Booked a room at the Windham (sp) resort through Hotwire.com

 

We are paying $155/night. The only cheaper hotels were all low end hotels, and believe me, in Miami beach, low end is really low! Rooms old and musty, rude staff, etc. Normally I can handle a very basic hotel to save money, but since my Mother in Law is coming with us I wanted to make sure everything is perfect. This is her first cruise and want to make it a very special time for her.

 

I always look on Orbitz to see what the reviews are, which helps make a decision when looking at the hotel ratings on Hotwire.

[ron46936]

We've had great luck with Hotwire. Feb and March are very much "IN Season" so don't expect any super bargains.

[delarda]

We are going on the 3/18 Sun. We'll arrive in Tampa on the 12 for a conference, then take Amtrak to Miami on the 16th. Unless I find something better, I've already made reservations for a two room suite at Embassy Suites located by the Miami Airport for $159.99 via their web-site--AAA rate. I figured we'll need some time to wash all our clothes and get ready for the cruise. They have free cocktails during the evening and cook-to-order breakfast during the morning. I understand a cab to the port will cost around $20-$25 so that's what we'll do. If anyone knows anything that we should be aware of, please let us know.

 

Next Cruise: Sun 3/18/06

Celebrity Mercury, Mexican Riviera 2005

NCL Spirit, Alaska 2004

Carnival Ecstasy, Baja Mexican 2003