OverviewOverlooking
Biscayne Bay and about a 7-minute drive from the Port of Miami, the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is popular with business and leisure travellers who prefer a hotel with meeting/banquet facilities and on-site dining close to the local cruise port.
This smoke-free hotel has 600 air-conditioned guest rooms, each offering one king or two double beds, cable TV, a coffee/tea maker, a desk, an in-room safe, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a sitting area and sofabed, a dining area, a balcony and a bathrobe for each guest are also available. Wi-Fi is available for an additional $12.95 per day, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, meeting/conference space, a business centre, a pool bar, a gift shop, guest laundry facilities and vending machines. A free shuttle is also offered to nearby corporate and leisure destinations (please contact the hotel for details). Parking is an additional $26 per day and pets are not permitted.
On-site dining is offered at Catch Grill and Bar and Espressamente Illy Cafe, which both serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The poolside bar and grill is open for lunch and serves drinks. Room service is available.
Bayside Marketplace is about a 20-minute walk or 8-minute drive south, while AmericanAirlines Arena can be found 6 minutes south of the hotel by car, or 16 minutes on foot. Jungle Island is roughly a 5-minute drive eastward.
Downtown Miami is a 10-minute drive away, while South Beach is 11 minutes away by car. The Port of Miami is a 7-minute drive from the hotel. Miami International Airport (MIA) is a 15-minute drive west. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi $12.95/day, parking $26/day, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: June 21, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms and location.
The hotel's staff were the source of numerous compliments by reviewers, who characterized them as welcoming, professional, informative and accommodating.
Many guests praised the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, modern, spacious and well equipped, with comfortable beds and spectacular views of Biscayne Bay. It should be noted, however, that a few reviewers were disappointed with their rooms (see below).
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's location. They found it to be safe, as well as close to UM Hospital, Bayside Marketplace, restaurants, shopping, the Port of Miami, downtown Miami and South Beach.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the value and the rooms.
Some guests complained about the extra Internet and parking charges they incurred while staying at the hotel. These reviewers also felt the hotel's rates were a little pricey, and were disappointed there was no breakfast included in the price.
While the majority of lodgers were pleased with their clean and comfortable beds, a few reviewers had complaints about their accommodations. They reported worn decor and carpets, small bathrooms and a lack of mini-bars in the rooms.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #28 of 130 Miami hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 802 reviews.
Expedia.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.2 out of 5 with an 88% recommendation rate from 422 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8 out of 10 from 171 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 21, 2013 to verify some information.
