Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Boston, MA (BOS)
Programs: AA PLT Pro 2MM, DL Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium + LT Plat, COFC Venture X, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 5,603
Just stayed here for a few nights and on the whole felt my expectations were met but with a few significant shortcomings and disappointments.
The property has been open approximately six months and is on 207th street just north of the mall but south of the Target/Whole Foods shopping center near the Aventura Lakes subdivision. Parking is a mandatory $25/night valet and other than a few spots on 30th Avenue (to the south-towards the mall) there really isn't any parking alternatives other than chancing it at the Aventura Commons Shopping center. Valet was slow, unresponsive and unprofessional. I pulled up in my vehicle to park for the evening on my second night and one of the valets in uniform opened the door and proceeded to sit down in the rear passengers seat. When asked what he was doing he said he thought I was an Uber driver and proceeded to laugh and offer no apology yet returned to serving other guests. I get that this is Florida and I shouldn't expect polished service at a limited service property but still seemed pretty ridiculous and inappropriate.
Wifi here is an absolute joke even with the enhanced speed (complimentary for Marriott Gold and Platinum). Plan to use your own hotspot or mobile device. Bathrooms are spacious with walk-in shower and fairly good water pressure. Desk was a bit narrow for me and lacked a proper desk chair but there were ample outlets and lighting available.
Can't comment on breakfast or lobby bar as I did not avail myself but the gym is fairly good and located on the fourth floor overlooking the swimming pool.
Overall I probably would be willing to give this property another chance, it is a convenient location and has the potential to be a great place to stay.