Coral Gables Pre Cruise? Miami port

[airmanship]

Any one ever stay in Coral Gables pre cruise (Miami Port)?

I am looking as this area for several reasons...

1. Can't get Downtown hotel for fair price right now on priceline.

2. We want 2 rooms for our family of 4 and Downtown hotels don't fit into my budget.

If you have any info on Coral Gables (ie: resturants,shops,booze/liquor,things to do in area afternoon before cruise) would be GREATLY appreciated!

I know that the port in within 10 mi , How much would a taxi be?

[workn2cruise]

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Coral Gables post cruise last week. It was very nice, the best HI we've stayed at. The room was very clean and the hotel has a pool. The hotel is within walking distance of a Burger King. If you walk a bit further you'll find Coral Way, a long street full of upscale shops and a Subway. We ate dinner at John Martin's Irish Pub, very good, but pricey food. Walk a bit down Coral Way and you'll find a Ross and Sears. I'm not sure what's in the other direction of the hotel. The staff was very friendly. I'm sure they could get you a cab to take you to a store to pick up your pre-cruise supplies :) I think the cab from the pier was about $35 after tip, it may be a bit more due to port traffic.

 

Good luck!

[Bequia]

Coral Gables is a beautiful upscale suburb of Miami with some of the best shopping and restaurants in South Florida. Taxi fare from the airport to Coral Gables runs $20-$30. Enjoy. ;)

[rkacruiser]

I stayed at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in late April and found it to be a delightful property with excellent, friendly service. Many, many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel; shopping available, as well.