Miami Beach front hotel April 5

[tracyvansmith]

I want to spend one or two nights in Miami after my cruise and would like a beach front hotel. Our cruise arives April 5. I have check out alot of travel site and looked up hotels but there are so many. I was hoping I could get some help in finding a nice beach front hotel here.

[BlueHerons]

I want to spend one or two nights in Miami after my cruise and would like a beach front hotel. Our cruise arives April 5. I have check out alot of travel site and looked up hotels but there are so many. I was hoping I could get some help in finding a nice beach front hotel here.

 

First of all, let's narrow down your choice of beach. What are your ages and your interests?

 

That may sound stupid but Miami's beaches are all over the place in terms of cost, attractions, dining, nightlife, geography, etc.

[tracyvansmith]

We are early 40's and just want to relax on the beach for two days. Was hoping for a beach on the ocean.

[BlueHerons]

We are early 40's and just want to relax on the beach for two days. Was hoping for a beach on the ocean.

 

How about South Beach?

 

Lots of fun, it can be quiet or rowdy, lots of fabulous dining and shopping.

 

Check out The Loews Hotel.

 

One of the middle of the road to upper end (anywhere else it would be a luxury hotel but South Beach is over the top).

 

From there let me know what you think.

[tracyvansmith]

How about South Beach?

 

Lots of fun, it can be quiet or rowdy, lots of fabulous dining and shopping.

 

Check out The Loews Hotel.

 

One of the middle of the road to upper end (anywhere else it would be a luxury hotel but South Beach is over the top).

 

From there let me know what you think.

 

Nice hotel but out of my price range at $450 a night. I was hoping to find something in the in the $200 range.

[benicehavefun]

I am interested in the same thing pre-cruise. How is Newport Beachside at $143 per night?

[BlueHerons]

Nice hotel but out of my price range at $450 a night. I was hoping to find something in the in the $200 range.

 

Ouch! You must be going during peak season.

 

Moderate hotels I like are:

 

The South Seas

Doubletree Surfcomber

The Marseilles

 

Also, check hotwire for your dates.

 

Will you have a car?

[tracyvansmith]

we will not have a car. DH does not like to drive when he is on holidays. Our cruise ship arrives in Miami April 5, 2009. Then I was looking for a hotel for one or two nights. So Apr. 5-6 or 5-7 depending on the cost of the hotel.

 

I was looking at the Winterhaven do you know anything about this one?