Downtown Coral Gables - 5 miles Dolphin Mall (outlet mall) - 5 miles Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - 5.5 miles Village of Merrick Park (upscale mall) - 6 miles Fairchild Tropical Garden - 8 miles Parrot Jungle and Gardens - 8 miles Miami Seaquarium - 8.5 miles Key Biscayne - 9 miles Collins Avenue - 10 miles Art Deco District - 10 miles South Beach - 11 miles Metrozoo - 13 miles Las Olas Riverfront - 25 miles Florida Everglades National Park - 32.5 miles Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 5 minutes and distance is 3 miles. Driving directions from Miami International Airport: From the airport exit, take NW 21st St and merge onto SR-953 (N Le Jeune Rd) heading south. Turn onto ramp for SR-836 (Dolphin Expy) west. Take exit for SR-959 (N Red Rd) and proceed south. Turn right onto Blue Lagoon Dr, the hotel will be two blocks up on left. The most convenient way to get to the hotel is via the free hotel shuttle that runs from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The hotel shuttle and other transportation options are available on the ground level of the airport terminal, outside the baggage claim area. There is a flat-rate taxi fare to the hotel from MIA: $5–$15. Car rentals available through this site. Rates are subject to change without advanced notice Getting around: Guests planning to explore downtown Miami can take use public transportation: less than $5 or taxi service: less than $5 per mile. For more trips to more distant attractions or Miami Beach a rental car is recommended: more than $36. The hotel offers free self-parking and Valet parking for a fee: $5–$15. |