Miami, Florida, is a central hub for cruise ships traveling to Mexico and the Caribbean. Some hotels provide a complimentary shuttle service to the port, while others charge a small fee. If you're looking to spend some time in Miami, many of the hotels are within a short drive of attractions such as the Miami Seaquarium, the Art Deco District located in South Beach and shopping on Collins Avenue.
Hyatt Summerfield Suites offers guest rooms with free Internet access, full-kitchens and DVD players. A shuttle service to and from the cruise ports is provided by the hotel for an additional fee. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site fitness center, a complimentary breakfast and a picnic area with barbecue grills. The hotel is with one-half mile of local restaurants such as the Italian-style, Anacapri on 57th, and the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, which overlooks the Miami Airport's runway and provides headsets for you to listen to air traffic control.
Approximately seven miles from downtown Miami, Embassy Suites Miami International Airport provides a Miami Cruise Package, which includes a shuttle service to the Port of Miami and airport transportation. Rooms offer full-kitchens, free Internet access and iPod docks; nonsmoking and smoking rooms are available. The hotel provides a business center, offers an outdoor swimming pool and serves a complimentary breakfast. The hotel is less than 15 miles from the Miami Seaquarium, the Miami Children's Museum and the Museum of Science.
Days Inn Miami Airport North offers a complimentary shuttle service to both the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport. Free Internet access, leather furnishings and kitchenettes add to the room amenities. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, free newspapers and an on-site restaurant that serves sandwiches. The hotel is approximately 13 miles from Miami Beach and eight miles from Coconut Grove, where the annual art festival and King Mango Parade are held.