We booked into this hotel for one night, pre-cruise. We arrived at 3pm and were given a room on the 14th floor, with a king-sized bed. There was a sign on the door to the balcony warning patrons that the balcony was off-limits because of on-going construction. There was actual on-going construction in the next room, with someone using an electric jack-hammer on the adjoining wall. The floor safe also did not work. The young man at the desk was very helpful and politely gave us another room, this on the 4th floor. Not a king, but two doubles. That was OK, but the awful odor in the room was not: it smelled as if someone had vomited on the carpet and an unsuccessful attempt had been made to clean it using copious amounts of Javex. So, back down to the front desk. Again, no problem changing to a third room, this time on the third floor; facing a construction site across the street. The thick window actually did a good job of muting most of the noise. The earplugs that we always bring with us blocked out the rest of the noise. Only a faint, musty-moldy odor in this room, so we took it (only staying one night, after all). Will not be coming back!

our family decided to stay at this hotel before our cruise. One of the things we required when we were booking was a breakfast. when researching the courtyard marriott downtown maimi, their website indicated that they have a breakfast buffet.
This morning we arrived downstairs for breakfast and we were told they switched their restaurant about 3 months ago but they never updated their website. They now have a bistro style restaurant where you order from a small menu. the food was not bad but when you expect one thing and receive another, it is very dissapointing.

The other thing I don't like about this hotel is the layout of their bathroom. the door opens out into the bedroom. it swings out wide and is a tight squeeze . the bathroom sink is small and right next to the towel holder. so when I was washing your hands, I hit my shoulder on the towel holder several times.

The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very helpful. I can't say I would stay at this hotel again, but I cannot complain about the staff. they were very accommodating and that is a reason why I would recommend this hotel.

The hotel boasts of a recent upgrade but the upgrade does not go beyond the lobby. The rooms are very old, with an air conditioner built into the wall. The beds are old and lumpy along with the furnishings in the room. Rooms are not as clean as they should be. Lots of dust on the lamps. It is an ok location, but the hotel is not the best. I was stuck by a protruding nail out of the carpeted floor. The hotel would not accomodate my request to move to another room. I do not recommend this hotel.

My husband and I were going on a cruise and stayed here the night before. Service was great. Room was great. Bar/resteraunt was awesome, ate dinner and breakfast there. It was also affordable. They also have a shuttle to the ships. I believe it was $12 per person but a cab would be more than that. Be sure to sign up for the shuttle and get the card to make sure to get the earliest time. Would stay again for sure!