Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Royal Caribbean cruise line boasts a fleet of more than a dozen luxury cruise liners that travel all over the world to destinations like Jamaica, Dubai, Australia and Asia. The Port of Miami on Dodge Island, Florida, is home to Royal Caribbean's dock in Biscayne Bay, which is minutes from downtown. Nearby attractions include the Miami Museum of Science, Parrott Jungle Island, Miami Seaquarium, Coral Castle and the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts. Hotels are available near the Port of Miami for those waiting to embark on voyages to exotic destinations.
Holiday Inn in downtown Miami is only a few minutes away from where Royal Caribbean docks. Bayside Marketplace is just across the bay. This hotel offers 200 guest rooms and suites. Accommodations include cable and satellite TV, free newspaper, free local calls, hair dryer, coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave, iron and board and wireless Internet access. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, concierge, a business center and free wireless Internet. The on-site restaurant serves a deluxe breakfast and dinner.
Holiday Inn Miami
340 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-371-4400
holidayinn.com
The InterContinental is a luxury hotel located just minutes from Port of Miami, the Miami Convention Center, the Bayside Marketplace and the American Airlines Arena. The 34-story hotel offers 700 guest rooms and suites overlooking downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. Each room features wireless Internet access, satellite TV, hair dryer, iron and board, large windows and a minibar. Property amenities include a heated outdoor pool, dry cleaning service, beauty salon, valet parking, 24-hour business center and a professional spa. The InterContinental's Blue Water Restaurant is located near the pool and serves fresh seafood and salads.
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
305-577-1000
icmiamihotel.com
The Courtyard Hotel in downtown Miami is adjacent to James L. Knight Miami Convention Center and within walking distance of Carnival Center for Performing Arts and American Airlines Arena. This luxury hotel offers 231 guest rooms that include a microwave, refrigerator, iron and board, hair dryer, voice mail, flat-screen satellite TV, coffeemaker and an in-room safe. The Courtyard Hotel offers a made-to-order breakfast, outdoor pool, fitness center, free wireless Internet access, laundry services and on-site parking. The hotel's Courtyard Cafe serves light meals such as salads and sandwiches.
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Miami Downtown
200 Southeast Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
305-374-3000
miamicourtyard.com