We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
8436 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL 33166
Hotel website
Hotel deals
Hotel amenities
Special Offer
Save on Hotel Packages!
Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
Ranked #40 of 131 hotels in Miami
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

239 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveler rating
    72
    101
    37
    19
    10
Date Rating
Sarnia, Canada
Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
47 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Nothing special”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

We stayed here on our way to Peru because it had an airport shuttle. This turned out to be a hotel quite far from the airport and we would not recommend staying here for that purpose. It took us about 30 minutes to get to the hotel after waiting 1 hour for a shuttle to appear at the airport. The hotel is run down and needs refurbishing. The breakfast buffet was not too bad. We could not utilize the airport shuttle to return to the airport as it doesn't start running until 6am ( we had to get a taxi at 3 am which cost $25.). We would recommend staying right at the airport even if it cost slightly more - just for the convenience.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask OntarioTravellers2 about Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HIExpressDoral, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area, responded to this review
March 7, 2013
Thank you for sharing your opinion about the hotel.We apologize for the inconvenience the shuttle and location may have caused you.We hope you give our brand another chance when it comes to your lodging needs.Once again we thank you for your review and will use this to better improve our service.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
America
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nothin speciAl to report”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

I'm writing this review because when I came in to the hotel no one greeted us, when I showed that I had a pre payed voucher for my stay, it seemed like the guy in the front desk didn't knew what Do and that was exactly what happened, when I tried to check out, to my surprise the guy at the reception had charge me for the night even when I had already paid the nigh via a travel agency. If I didn't notice that I'd had been charge double for my stay at a average hotel. It's important to say that the lady that was I. The reception next day apologized and fixed the error but, what if I hadn't noticed? So be careful of the guy at night shift, he doesn't know his job.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask cc1911 about Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HIExpressDoral, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area, responded to this review
March 7, 2013
On behalf of the staff here at our property we thank you for sharing your experience with us and others. We care what people say and we review all reviews to point out our weaknesses and strengths. We take all the information provided by our guest and plan ways we can better our service. We apologize for the incident you experienced and sorry for the miscommunication your encountered.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Cincinnati
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good for an Overnight - Not Near Much”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

The wife and I stayed here after a Caribbean cruise in February 2012 that docked on Saturday, but we wanted to spend the afternoon at the beach before heading home the next morning. The property was in good shape, the room nicely made-up and smelled clean. However, this property was not near much other than the airport and chain restaurants.

Check-In
Checking in was a breeze, as seems to have become the standard when I travel (only very rarely do I have issues checking in nowadays). The gentleman at the front desk was courteous, pointed out the amenities available and helped with dinner recommendations.

Room
As stated above, the room was neat and organized. We had a simple room, which was all we needed since we were in it for less than 10 hours. Clean and simple - no complaints.

Pool
We did not use the pool, but walked through the pool area and it seemed very nice for a Holiday Inn (usually you'd expect to see a simple rectangular pool, but this one had a unique shape and plenty of tables and chairs around for lounging and watching your kids play).

Location
This is my one complaint. The area of Doral is on the northwest corner of Miami, with the airport to the south and the Everglades to the west. We wanted to have some local food while we were in Miami (no chain restaurants), but after asking the front desk staff and driving around the Doral area for over an hour looking for something unique, we settled on Red Lobster (exactly what we didn't want). Don't get me wrong - there are plenty of food options around, but they were all chains.

Summary
If you're looking for a quick overnight stay near the airport and are not looking for local cuisine, look no further. This Holiday Inn will meet your needs just fine!

Room Tip: Realize that you are near the airport. We didn't request any specific room, and had no problems...
See more room tips
  • Stayed February 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask gentryst about Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HIExpressDoral, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area, responded to this review
November 7, 2012
Thank you for your review and we are glad you had a satisfied stay.We apologize that the local food options are limited but due to the area and businesses around here the chains decided to take over.We look forward to your next Miami visit were we can recommend you some local restaurants that are with a 3 mile radius.We thank you for your loyalty and feedback.We take these reviews and share them with our staff to let them know that we are in the right path.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trinidad
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

Excellent stay at this hotel, most welcoming staff. Stayed here with my husband and baby and the service was excellent, breakfast was well prepared. Room was clean and comfortable, great location for shopping!

Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask Maggie55960 about Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HIExpressDoral, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area, responded to this review
September 27, 2012
I would like to thank you on behalf of the staff and myself for your review. Reviews like yours and all other guest whether good or bad let us know...
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
South Carolina
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not as nice looking as most HI Express”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

The walls and the rugs were the first thing I noticed in my room and the hallways. They were really old. They looked as if they hadn't been updated since the early 90's if not earlier. The comforter was so thin and super cheap. I thought all Holiday Inn hotels upgraded to the nice down comforters and the new clean remote controls. I guess not. I stay at HI hotels at least 10 times a year for business. This time was leisure and it was in the top 3 for the worst HI hotels I've stayed in the 5 years I've been using them on a regular basis. There was no microwave in the room either. Luckily we didn't need one since we were only there for one night before boarding our cruise ship. Also, the breakfast was horrible. The eggs tasted just like powder (according to one of my friends traveling with me.), and there was no breakfast meat served at all. The orange juice tasted more like orange drink with a lot of water in it. I decided to eat a banana and hold off until lunch on the cruise ship. Lastly, we booked the sail away package where you leave your car at the hotel for your cruise vacation and a shuttle takes you to the port. The shuttle from the hotel to the port was scheduled for 11am. I asked ahead of time to have that time moved up because that time was completely unacceptable. This was my sixth cruise and we're usually on the ship or just boarding at that time. We didn't want to be just leaving the hotel. The shuttle wanted a private fare to change the time. We decided to schedule our own taxi to leave the hotel at 0830, which was cheaper for 4 people. This hotel is definitely on my "no go" list for our 2013 cruise. On a good note, our car was intact when we returned after 7 days.

Room Tip: Remember your hotel's address. This is one of three HI hotels that I saw on the same street. I a...
See more room tips
  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask QueenTaz about Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HIExpressDoral, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area, responded to this review
September 5, 2012
Thank you for your review regarding your experience with the Holiday Inn Express Miami - Doral, FL. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to bring this matter to our attention and apologize for any inconvenience the overall dissatisfaction you had experienced may have caused you.I would like to inform you that we have taken the appropriate measures to improve our hotel appearance and are actually renovating the interior of the hotel.We do apologize for not being able to serve you on your transportation to the cruise. We would like to inform you that we work with an outside company that runs only on the appropriate scheduled times.Any times scheduled outside of the normal hours conclude in a regular rate.Rate does vary because we have a contract price only during those times. Once again, we appreciate you taking the time to share your comments with us. We know you have many choices when it comes to lodging and hope you will continue to choose IHG for your future travel needs.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hampton Inn Miami-Airport West
Great value on a similar hotel
Miami, FL
3.5 of 5 stars 136 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near Miami
Trendy
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Miami International Airport Hotel & Suites
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Miami Inter... 4.0 of 5 stars 615 reviews
Family-friendly
EPIC Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
EPIC Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 1,416 reviews
Romantic
Dream South Beach
Dream South Beach 4.5 of 5 stars 919 reviews
Luxury
Hilton Miami Airport
Hilton Miami Airport 3.5 of 5 stars 924 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1858373?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1149365?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1699819?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d85193?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these Miami hotels
Holiday Inn Miami - Doral Area 3.0 of 5 stars 133 reviews Hampton Inn Miami-Airport West 3.5 of 5 stars 136 reviews Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport ... 4.0 of 5 stars 219 reviews Staybridge Suites Miami Doral Ar... 4.0 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1385888?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d224245?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1027899?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d195791?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 131 hotels in Miami, ranked by popularity

Been to Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area

Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area Hotel Miami
Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Miami
Miami Holiday Inn Express
Miami Clarion
Address: 8436 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL 33166
Phone Number:
Region: United States > Florida > Miami
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Best Value Hotels in Miami
#27 Family Hotels in Miami
#28 Business Hotels in Miami
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn Express Miami Doral is now open. The Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral is a homey, boutique property, conveniently located just minutes from Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami. Other notable attractions nearby include the Miami Children's Museum, Dolphin Stadium and the Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Both Parrot Jungle Island theme park and the Miami Seaquarium provide fun and entertainment for the entire family. World-renowned South Beach offers more than just white, sandy beaches. The area boasts colorful art-deco buildings, lively nightclubs, outdoor cafés, and countless people and vehicles cruising along Ocean Drive. The nearby neighborhood of Coconut Grove boasts an abundance of culture, arts, entertainment, unique shops and a variety of great dining options. Miami International Mall and Dolphin Mall offer fabulous shopping opportunities in the area. South Beach, Miami and the surrounding vicinity are home to a diverse selection of restaurants and cocktail lounges, including several near the hotel. During your stay, enjoy a robust, free Express Start breakfast bar with signature cinnamon rolls, eggs and bacon! This Miami, FL hotel offers packages that include daily transfers to the Port of Miami. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange all transportation services. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with IHG, Expedia, Booking.com, Travelocity, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Venere and Priceline so you can book your Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices