May 4, 2014, 9:26 pm
DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near Miami, Florida, USA {US-FL}
Feb 28, 2023, 11:49 am
#736
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
$3K for 2 weeks (14 nights, ~$215 / night) is very reasonable for a chain property anywhere in the Miami metro area.
Well, Miami has never been cheap, especially not in the winter. There were always snowbirds, spring breakers, and weekend escapees from the north. In the past years, everything has accelerated due to a number of factors. Also, the airport is not exactly a "dead" area. Miami is the gateway to all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Not only do many many passengers travel through, but tremendous amounts of cargo, and many Latin American businesses have headquarters and major operational facilities in the area. A lot of valuable business goes on at and around the airport.
Well, Miami has never been cheap, especially not in the winter. There were always snowbirds, spring breakers, and weekend escapees from the north. In the past years, everything has accelerated due to a number of factors. Also, the airport is not exactly a "dead" area. Miami is the gateway to all of Latin America and the Caribbean. Not only do many many passengers travel through, but tremendous amounts of cargo, and many Latin American businesses have headquarters and major operational facilities in the area. A lot of valuable business goes on at and around the airport.
Mar 5, 2023, 3:39 pm
#737
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 22
I'm looking to make a 2 day/1 night stop in miami to visit some family. Any suggestions on what hotel I can stay at for a night with a nice pool for young kids? Ideally, I'd like to stay near Hialeah but anything from calle 8 to fort lauder would probably work as we will be renting a car. I think I probably want to avoid the beaches as they seem more expensive and there is usually a lot of people and traffic in the area. I will be paying with points in case that makes a difference. I also want to know if I should be considering any of the miami airport hotels as the big concern for me is the airplane noise. I like to sleep when I go to hotels, so i've never tried to stay near an airport.
Mar 5, 2023, 9:54 pm
#738
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,830
I'm looking to make a 2 day/1 night stop in miami to visit some family. Any suggestions on what hotel I can stay at for a night with a nice pool for young kids? Ideally, I'd like to stay near Hialeah but anything from calle 8 to fort lauder would probably work as we will be renting a car. I think I probably want to avoid the beaches as they seem more expensive and there is usually a lot of people and traffic in the area. I will be paying with points in case that makes a difference. I also want to know if I should be considering any of the miami airport hotels as the big concern for me is the airplane noise. I like to sleep when I go to hotels, so i've never tried to stay near an airport.
Mar 6, 2023, 2:53 pm
#739
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 22
thanks for the suggestions, that checks off a lot of our requirements except it is a bit south of where I wanted to be. Still maybe we will make an adventure of it, since I'm not familiar with the area.
Mar 6, 2023, 7:07 pm
#740
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,830
Oct 27, 2023, 2:17 pm
#741
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Boston, MA (BOS)
Programs: AA PLT Pro 2MM, DL Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Ambassador + LT Plat, COFC Venture X, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 5,587
Any recent experiences at the Gates DoubleTree SoBe (former Aloft)? Seems to have mostly good reviews on TripAdvisor but Google Maps seems to be spammed and the actual reviews are less positive.
Also considering Gale Curio and Gabriel Curio (so many properties with similar names in close proximity). Clearing out Aspire resort credit on a weekend getaway.
Also considering Gale Curio and Gabriel Curio (so many properties with similar names in close proximity). Clearing out Aspire resort credit on a weekend getaway.
Oct 29, 2023, 1:27 pm
#742
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: New York NY
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 25
Gates Doubletree
Any recent experiences at the Gates DoubleTree SoBe (former Aloft)? Seems to have mostly good reviews on TripAdvisor but Google Maps seems to be spammed and the actual reviews are less positive.
Also considering Gale Curio and Gabriel Curio (so many properties with similar names in close proximity). Clearing out Aspire resort credit on a weekend getaway.
Also considering Gale Curio and Gabriel Curio (so many properties with similar names in close proximity). Clearing out Aspire resort credit on a weekend getaway.
Nov 1, 2023, 10:39 pm
#744
Join Date: Dec 2022
Posts: 15
Any recent experiences at the Gates DoubleTree SoBe (former Aloft)? Seems to have mostly good reviews on TripAdvisor but Google Maps seems to be spammed and the actual reviews are less positive.
Also considering Gale Curio and Gabriel Curio (so many properties with similar names in close proximity). Clearing out Aspire resort credit on a weekend getaway.
Also considering Gale Curio and Gabriel Curio (so many properties with similar names in close proximity). Clearing out Aspire resort credit on a weekend getaway.
Nice property in downtown. Close to the highways so its nice to get everywhere quick (well as quick as you can with Miami traffic). We did not eat or go to the bar here. Valet parking only and they did not charge my EV.
Stayed at the Gates DoubleTree this year. Only complaint is that it's across the street from the beach, and their private beach is a bit of a walk. Room, restaurant, pool, and bar were great though. Definitely way above average for a US DoubleTree.