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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near Miami, Florida, USA {US-FL}
Aug 20, 2002, 6:51 am
#61
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Would also recommend the new Hampton Inn and Suites on 57th Ave (Red road)stayed there two weekends ago. Free airport shuttle and more important free high speed internet.
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Aug 20, 2002, 8:16 am
#62
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Pass on the Hilton MIA. Not a dive but the
staff is weak. The weakness leads to a real
disappointment. So bad that you can not
wait until morning comes to leave and get
to the AA Flagship Lounge to take a nap.
staff is weak. The weakness leads to a real
disappointment. So bad that you can not
wait until morning comes to leave and get
to the AA Flagship Lounge to take a nap.
Aug 20, 2002, 6:23 pm
#63
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 739
Hilton @ MIA has always treated me very
well [Diamond].
Hampton @ MIA is a fine Hampton.
Doubletree Club is a dive, the pits, baaad,
clueless, untrained, uncooperative,
unknowledgable and has housekeeping
shortcomings. Never, ever again.
I will sleep on the floor at MIA before I
ever again spend one thin dime at the
Doubletree Club MIA.
-doug
well [Diamond].
Hampton @ MIA is a fine Hampton.
Doubletree Club is a dive, the pits, baaad,
clueless, untrained, uncooperative,
unknowledgable and has housekeeping
shortcomings. Never, ever again.
I will sleep on the floor at MIA before I
ever again spend one thin dime at the
Doubletree Club MIA.
-doug
Aug 20, 2002, 7:58 pm
#64
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Location: Toronto, ON
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I was at the Hilton MIA today. As Gold we were treated very well - HHonors floor with lounge access. Only disappointment was that you could not take anything (a Coke or cookie for example) from the lounge back to your room. Evening lounge attendant was very aloof and uninspired, but the day staff more than made up for it. All in all a very nice hotel in a very attractive location.
Aug 21, 2002, 1:13 am
#65
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I just booked a stay for January at the Homewood Suites MIA and the web site says it's brand new. A "full" breakfast is included with every room rate. I got a weekend rate of $104 a night, compared with the Hilton MIA at $135. The Homewood is at 5500 Blue Lagoon Drive and the Hilton is at 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive.
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Aug 21, 2002, 1:05 pm
#66
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BL1KITW:
The Homewood is at 5500 Blue Lagoon Drive and the Hilton is at 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive.
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The Homewood is at 5500 Blue Lagoon Drive and the Hilton is at 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive.
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Aug 21, 2002, 3:39 pm
#67
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Location: Austin, TX -- HH Gold, CO Plt, AA Plt, Hertz 5*
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I would recommend the MIA Hilton. The staff was very nice and helpful to me and I got a pretty decent room (gold). Parking is 5$ / night. The restaurant isnt anything special, but other than that I would give them a thumbs up.
Sep 2, 2002, 8:29 pm
#68
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Deerfield Beach, FL Properties
Can anyone provide comments on any of the Hilton, ES or Doubletree properties in Deerfield Beach? I will be staying with a 9 month old and would like a nice pool area.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 3, 2002, 3:03 am
#69
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I stay quite often as the ES in Deerfield Beach. The rooms are large (2 bathrooms) and reasonably clean with mini-fridge and mini-microwave.
As I am there on business I can't comment on the ammenities other than the fact that I walk by the pool and it looks nice. Plus, you are right at the ocean.
Breakfast is good - plenty to eat and it is included.
You didn't say if you have any status with Hilton, but it can't hurt to ask for a high floor ocean front end room. In those rooms you get a wrap-around balcony and a nice view of the H2O.
I have also stayed at the Hilton Deerfield Beach (I-95 and Hillsboro) and it is nothing to write home about. That one is a 5-10 minute drive to the ocean.
I've never stayed at the 2tree in Deerfield, but I have spent many agonizing nights at the 2tree in Boca Raton. AVOID THE 2TREE IN BOCA - IT IS A DUMP. I hope I have made myself clear
SteveH
As I am there on business I can't comment on the ammenities other than the fact that I walk by the pool and it looks nice. Plus, you are right at the ocean.
Breakfast is good - plenty to eat and it is included.
You didn't say if you have any status with Hilton, but it can't hurt to ask for a high floor ocean front end room. In those rooms you get a wrap-around balcony and a nice view of the H2O.
I have also stayed at the Hilton Deerfield Beach (I-95 and Hillsboro) and it is nothing to write home about. That one is a 5-10 minute drive to the ocean.
I've never stayed at the 2tree in Deerfield, but I have spent many agonizing nights at the 2tree in Boca Raton. AVOID THE 2TREE IN BOCA - IT IS A DUMP. I hope I have made myself clear
SteveH
Sep 3, 2002, 7:14 am
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BIG ADVANTAGE for a non-business visit of DS in Deerfield is that it is right on the beach.
Hilton is right on the I-95 highway. It takes 5-10 to drive from Hilton to the beach -- if you catch the drawbridge at the right time.
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Hilton is right on the I-95 highway. It takes 5-10 to drive from Hilton to the beach -- if you catch the drawbridge at the right time.
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On the road, In the air,
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Oct 6, 2002, 9:16 am
#71
Join Date: Jun 2002
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FLL Hilton suggestions?
Heading to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Nov. 1 & 2, and would welcome recommendations on any Hilton properties in the area.
Previous searches on the subject make me inclined towards the Embassy Suites on the 17th st. causeway.
(I also understand to steer clear of the Hilton FLL Airport. Many negative posts re them.)
Thanks for any suggestions.
[This message has been edited by Biblioman (edited 10-06-2002).]
Previous searches on the subject make me inclined towards the Embassy Suites on the 17th st. causeway.
(I also understand to steer clear of the Hilton FLL Airport. Many negative posts re them.)
Thanks for any suggestions.
[This message has been edited by Biblioman (edited 10-06-2002).]
Oct 7, 2002, 8:47 am
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Biblioman you beat me to it, I'm heading to the show as well as was going to post this last night
I was checking yesterday and it looks as if both the FLL Hilton and Doubletree oceanfront are sold out. The 17th steet Embassy Suites looks ok from when I've seen it and would be a great location, but the rates are over $300 a night for that weekend. For that money, you can stay at the marina Marriott with direct water taxi service to most all areas of the show. Will be interesting to see what others have to say.
I was checking yesterday and it looks as if both the FLL Hilton and Doubletree oceanfront are sold out. The 17th steet Embassy Suites looks ok from when I've seen it and would be a great location, but the rates are over $300 a night for that weekend. For that money, you can stay at the marina Marriott with direct water taxi service to most all areas of the show. Will be interesting to see what others have to say.
Oct 7, 2002, 9:17 am
#74
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JJeffrey,
Thanks for the input. Fortunately, I will be paying with points, so the $$ doesn't enter into it. (Although I haven't checked for blackout dates yet.) If there's a problem, then I thank you in advance for the tip on the Marriott.
Thanks for the input. Fortunately, I will be paying with points, so the $$ doesn't enter into it. (Although I haven't checked for blackout dates yet.) If there's a problem, then I thank you in advance for the tip on the Marriott.
Oct 7, 2002, 9:28 am
#75
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The Embassy Suites is in a fantastic location in regards to the boat show. It is alarge Embassy Suites. My vote is for Embassy Suites for sure! There is an Outback Steakhouse within walking distance and also a great Mexican restaurant on the corner of Cordova and 17th street causeway called Carlos and Pepe's. Enjoy the boat show. I know I will!