Miami Hotels..South Beach and Downtown?

[pcboston]

Hi all,

 

I hope someone who has stayed in South Beach can recommend something. We are going in May, I thought the prices would drop off season, but they are still coming up pretty high. Has anyone used Hotwire, I'm wondering what hotels they got at a 3 and a half * or a 4*. I'm looking to stay in that area pre-cruise and in the downtown area post-cruise. They list a 4* downtown that I'm hoping is the Intercontinental. I would be grateful for any input and experiences...have never stayed in Miami so don't want to make a mistake. Daughter and I are traveling together, so I'm looking for clean, safe, and close to things we'd like to do. Thanks to all and happy sails.

[pdz1979]

I've never used Hotwire but just used priceline for my upcomming May 7 cruise on the Valor. I got the Intercontinental for a bid of $105.00. Being a Saturday night and the regular rates of $249 I dont cosider that to bad. Didn't have much luck finding anything cheaper. Looks like a great hotel really close to the port.

 

Philip

[pcboston]

Thanks for that information. We are cruising on May 14th, a week after you. I would love to get the Intercontinental, it's close to Bayside and the port, too. Have been looking at Hotwire because you can get some idea of the amenities, its a little more than what you paid, but since this is the first time I do this, I may try it. Thanks again. Happy sails.....

[Nanatravel]

To try to find out what hotel Hotwire might be selling at 4* in Downtown try this; Click on the Package link on Hotwire; type in Boston as a departure & return city; make a two might stay request over the same weekend you need for your cruise and put in a 4* request downtown. See what hotels show up! You don't have to buy! It's not 100% reliable, but its a start.

 

We too got the Intercontinetal on Priceline @ $132 for November - 4* downtown.

Good luck.