OverviewThis hotel is situated among restaurants and local businesses, within a 13-minute drive of the Miami International Airport (MIA). Offering a free local shuttle service, a business centre and free Wi-Fi, this property is well suited for business travellers, as well as anyone flying in or out of MIA.
Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a 37" flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, a desk, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. Some rooms feature a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, tea and fresh fruit are available in the lobby 24 hours a day. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, but as noted above, there are several restaurants close to the property.
Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a business centre, meeting rooms, a 24-hour convenience store, an ATM, baggage storage, a car rental kiosk, coin-operated laundry machines, a newsstand, safe deposit boxes and a babysitting service.
A free shuttle service is available for transportation to the Miami International Airport (MIA) and any destination within 2 miles of the hotel. Shuttle service is also available for travel to the Port of Miami, a cruise ship dock, for an additional fee of $9 each way. Shuttle service operates on demand and travel should be arranged with the front desk directly.
The Doral Golf Resort and Spa is a 5-minute drive away. Downtown Miami, American Airlines Arena, home of the NBA's Miami Heat, and the Bayside Marketplace are all a 20-minute drive away. Crandon Park Beach is about 30 minutes away by car, while Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Convention Center are both about a 25-minute drive away.
Sun Life Stadium, home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins, is about 25 minutes away by car, while the Homestead Motorsports Complex is 36 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on May 30, 2013: The free breakfast daily 6 am to 10 am. The outdoor pool and fitness centre are both open 24 hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests indicated that they were pleased with their stays at this hotel.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while a couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that their beds were quite comfortable.
Many reviewers liked the location. They felt it was convenient for accessing the airport, and several guests appreciated the free airport shuttle service. A few reviewers found restaurants nearby and within walking distance of the hotel.
The staff were frequently complimented for their helpful and accommodating service. The staff were characterized as warm and friendly.
Many guests praised the food served daily at the free breakfast for its quality.
Several reviewers mentioned enjoying the outdoor pool and patio area, with one guest noting that there were plenty of clean towels available in the pool area.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 89% of 140 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #45 out of 130 hotels in Miami, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 143 reviews.
The author called the hotel on May 30, 2013 to verify some information.
