paul.goffin
Jul 9, 09, 2:37 pm
IC Miami
My partner and I stayed at the Downtown IC in Miami for 2 nights at the start of our Florida vacation. We were using a 2-4-1 weekend voucher
Upon check-in we were upgraded from a King Club Intercontinental Room to a Suite on the 32nd Floor. The suite was very nice with good views over Bay Front Park and even the airport in the distance. It was ideal for me as a plane enthusiast as I could watch the planes come in on final approach.
Although the suite was very large, it suffered from a very small bathroom with even smaller shower cubicle. I’m sure with the size of the floorplan of the room it could have been planned better.
After our arrival from London we were both tired and went for room service. We didn’t fancy anything special and ordered cheeseburgers. Food was delivered within 30mins and was very good.
Wi-fi was complimentary after phoning reception for an access code.
The rate we booked included Breakfast, and both days we used the main restaurant for Breakfast. There was a full breakfast menu as well as full breakfast buffet. We went with the Buffet both days and it was very good in terms of both quality and selection.
We also enjoyed the Club Lounge for both afternoon tea and the cocktail hour. The afternoon tea was rather basic, but it provided a relaxing good cup of tea, which I always find difficult to locate in the US. The club lounge was directly below our room and so we enjoyed the same views as our room.
The cocktail hour was rather better with a nice selection of canapés, as well as spirits, beers and wines including Champagne. It was set up as self service but a nice friendly attendant was soon on hand if you glass was low to provide refills.
Upon checkout we found we had been charged for the breakfasts, but I explained the rate I had booked and these were soon removed.
The bell boys had soon whisked our cases away and were loading them into our awaiting car. While I tidied up the bill. These guys were great and always addressed us by name.
Overall an excellent stay, in one of the better hotels I have stayed in. If I return to MIA I will certainly return. It blows the IC West Miami out of the water but that’s another story.
My partner and I stayed at the Downtown IC in Miami for 2 nights at the start of our Florida vacation. We were using a 2-4-1 weekend voucher
Upon check-in we were upgraded from a King Club Intercontinental Room to a Suite on the 32nd Floor. The suite was very nice with good views over Bay Front Park and even the airport in the distance. It was ideal for me as a plane enthusiast as I could watch the planes come in on final approach.
Although the suite was very large, it suffered from a very small bathroom with even smaller shower cubicle. I’m sure with the size of the floorplan of the room it could have been planned better.
After our arrival from London we were both tired and went for room service. We didn’t fancy anything special and ordered cheeseburgers. Food was delivered within 30mins and was very good.
Wi-fi was complimentary after phoning reception for an access code.
The rate we booked included Breakfast, and both days we used the main restaurant for Breakfast. There was a full breakfast menu as well as full breakfast buffet. We went with the Buffet both days and it was very good in terms of both quality and selection.
We also enjoyed the Club Lounge for both afternoon tea and the cocktail hour. The afternoon tea was rather basic, but it provided a relaxing good cup of tea, which I always find difficult to locate in the US. The club lounge was directly below our room and so we enjoyed the same views as our room.
The cocktail hour was rather better with a nice selection of canapés, as well as spirits, beers and wines including Champagne. It was set up as self service but a nice friendly attendant was soon on hand if you glass was low to provide refills.
Upon checkout we found we had been charged for the breakfasts, but I explained the rate I had booked and these were soon removed.
The bell boys had soon whisked our cases away and were loading them into our awaiting car. While I tidied up the bill. These guys were great and always addressed us by name.
Overall an excellent stay, in one of the better hotels I have stayed in. If I return to MIA I will certainly return. It blows the IC West Miami out of the water but that’s another story.