The American Airlines Arena, located in downtown Miami along Biscayne Bay, is a large-scale sports and entertainment facility. The Arena is home to the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association and offers a full schedule of events ranging from rock and Latin-music concerts to professional boxing and wrestling matches. Several hotels located near the arena provide convenience and luxury accommodations.
The Tempo Miami hotel, located in the 67-story Marquis Building next door to the American Airlines Arena, offers 56 luxury hotel rooms and suites with views of Biscayne Bay. Amenities include a private bay-view balcony, access to the 8,000 square-foot RockResort Spa, the upscale Amuse Restaurant and Lounge and two swimming pools. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $172.
Tempo Miami, A RockResort
1100 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
877-857-7625
tempomiami.rockresorts.com
The Intercontinental Miami, located one half mile from the American Airlines Arena, is a high-rise luxury hotel facing both Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. It consists of 641 guestrooms on 34 floors with luxury amenities such as large windows with bay or city views, European marble bathrooms with separate dressing areas and access to the fitness center and spa. Dining options include the casual Blue Water Restaurant or the upscale Indigo Restaurant. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $149.
Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
305-577-1000
icmiamihotel.com
The Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown, located approximately one half mile from the American Airlines Arena, offers 231 smoke-free guestrooms on 14 floors. Each guest room (standard and executive) includes a private balcony, ergonomic workstations, high-speed Internet access, mini-refrigerators and flat screen televisions. Other amenities include access to the on-site fitness center and casual bistro. As of September 2010, nightly rates range from $99 with weekend specials starting at $89.
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown
200 SE Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-374-3000
marriott.com
The Hyatt Regency Miami is located within walking distance of the American Airlines Arena and many upscale restaurants. It offers 612 guestrooms on 24 floors with bay or city views and a variety of amenities including access to the heated outdoor swimming pool and on-site cafe and lounge. Valet parking is available for an additional fee. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $95.
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-358-1234
miamiregency.hyatt.com
Epic Miami, located approximately one half mile from the American Airlines Arena, is a luxury boutique hotel. It offers 411 guestrooms and suites with private balconies revealing views of downtown Miami or Biscayne Bay. Each guestroom includes a number of amenities such as Italian linens with triple sheeting, flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, wireless Internet and hydrotherapy air bathtubs. Guests also have access to the 13,752-square-foot wraparound deck with two swimming pools and Area 31, a Mediterranean-style restaurant and lounge. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $170.
Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, FL 33131
866-760-3742
epichotel.com
