Miami is a bustling international hub of commerce and culture, and is the fourth largest city in the United States. The city's downtown area contains many museums, parks, schools and colleges, theaters, shops and historic buildings. For the traveler who wants to stay in Miami's heart, numerous hotels can be found on and around North Bayshore Drive.
The Doubletree Grand is located right on the water, and is within walking distance of Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and the Sea Isle Marina, home to the Miami International Boat Show. As of September 2010, standard guest rooms start at $109 a night. Each offers bay, park or garden views, and include pillow-top mattresses, marble bathrooms, high-speed Internet, cable television, and coffeemakers with complimentary coffee and tea. Amenities include a business center, a barber shop and beauty salon, laundry facilities, a gift shop, and room service. A fitness room, sauna, pool, playground and tennis court are provided for the active guest. Tony Chan's Waterclub, a five star restaurant, serves Chinese food and seafood and sushi throughout the week. For the guest who prefers Italian, Primo's eatery and bar is also on the premises, and Le Faubourg Deli is a combination French bistro and Latin cafe. The Doubletree is also home to a Uruguayan grill called Los Gauchitos Steakhouse, and brick oven pizza and hambergers are served by Bleu Moon.
Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
1717 North Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33132
305-372-0313
doubletree1.hilton.com
The newly renovated Marriott is located near Miami's Art Deco District, and the Bayside Marketplace. This hotel offers 580 smoke-free rooms, each with a marble bathroom, safe, high-speed Internet, and a plasma-screen television with cable channels and pay per view. Its restaurant and lounge offers a view of the bay, and a bar is located both at poolside and in the lobby. As of September 2010, standard rooms start at $129 a night.
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 North Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33132
305-374-3900
marriott.com
The Hilton Miami Downtown is located on neighboring Biscayne Boulevard, next to the Miami International University of Art Design. The hotel contains 527 smoke-free guestrooms and 58 suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the city. Accommodations include cable TV and pay per view movies, as well as free wireless Internet in public areas. A rooftop pool with a bar and an exercise room are located on the premises, along with a business center. For hungry guests, the Brisa Bistro and Gallery Lounge offer multi-cultural cuisine and cocktails respectively. In September 2010, standard room rates start at $109 per night.
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-374-0000
hiltonmiamidowntown.com
