Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 miles.

A taxi ride to or from the airport costs $16–25 each way. Shuttle vans make the trip for $12 per person. Prices subject to change.

The Riverwalk Café - This casual lobby-level restaurant has a tropical setting and a gourmet take-out counter and coffee bar.

Currents Lounge - This sports bar is popular with locals and hotel guests. It overlooks the Miami River and has a pool table and large-screen TV.

Amenity highlights: In addition to the outdoor pool and the fitness room, the hotel has a staffed business center in the main lobby and more than 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The hotel offers direct access to events at the adjoining Miami Convention Center and the James L. Knight Center.

Insider tip: Manatees are often spotted in the Miami River outside the hotel. Large floor-to-ceiling windows by the elevator bays on the upper floors of the hotel offer great viewing opportunities.

Hotel amenities include a staffed business center open Monday through Saturday, 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, an outdoor pool with sundeck, and a fitness center. In addition, discount passes are available to a health club located one block from the hotel.

Wireless Internet access is available in the public areas (fee applies). Hotel restaurants include a casual café, an upscale Pacific Rim restaurant and sushi bar, and a sports bar with pool table, large screen TV, and river view.