Stayed here for a conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach (about 4-5 blocks away). Staff was very nice - courteous, always checking to see how they could assist, etc. Definitely get an 'A' for service!

The hotel itself was ok. Showing a little wear, Location was pretty good. Near quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, so you could spend $$$ for lunch/dinner or just $. Hotel offered a $12.95 breakfast which included the staples you see on these buffets (eggs, sausage, bacon, fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, juice, toast, muffins, bagels, etc.) It was good and definitely convenient.

Got upgraded ( a Marriott's reward customer), so had a room with two queen beds. Plenty spacious enough for me for a work function. Bathroom is that style where the sink is on the outside and toilet/tub are behind a door - so nothing spacious. there's a fridge under the bathroom sink, which was great but also a lousy location as it stuck out and I kept knocking my shin into it when i used the sink. Coffee maker on the sink counter top. Had a pool but I never got a chance to check it out. elevators were a little slow considering the size of the hotel (I think 5 floors). Room was pretty quiet. didn't hear noise from other rooms, though did hear people in the hallway - what you'd expect in this kind of layout.

Pros: location, service (great front desk staff), housekeeping did a great job, free internet, taxis were easy to get and near restaurants, so you could walk a half a block or a block and get some pretty decent food (some of the uber chic restaurants are anywhere from 1.2-4 or so miles away - so all is relatively close).

Cons: a little pricey for a Courtyard (I paid $219, some co workers paid $309). Probably due to its location and the fact that there was a going on. Rooms showing a bit of wear.

Would i go back? Yes - IF I could get a better price. The closer it gets to $250-$300, the more likely I would be to check out one of the smaller art deco hotels.

All-in-all, a good stay (5 days)

We had a blast! My sister had never been to miami and I wanted to show her around and this hotel is in the perfect location. Its in the heart of South Beach and I find that I always get reasonable prices with the Marriot. i aways know what to expect with them. They are accomodating and it's always a comfortabel stay for me. If you want to party Dream is literally 1 second away from this hotel so you don't have to go far to party at all. There are tons of bars and lounges along the strip. We purchased a deluxe room for the 4 of us and it was perfect. really big... enough space to move around especially when your sharing a room with 3 other women and there is also a comfortable couch and I believe that pulld out as well. You don't need a car if you are staying here you can walk back and forth to Ocean drive and the shopping areas. If you take a cab the most you will pay is about 4-10 bucks... Another great Miami Trip!

Stayed here three nights while attending a convention, Staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful. Room was quite nice if a little small. Nice facilities downstairs for breakfast (not included) and purchasing food.
Free internet and free use of a computer and printer was also a great help. Easy walk to the convention center and Lincoln road where there are dining and shopping options aplenty.
Would definitely stay there again if attending the Miami Convention Center.

This is my 5th time staying at this great hotel. Service is excellent and the rooms are very nice. The rooftop pool is stunning! Great location to food, shopping, the beach and the convention center. Slow elevators and only one ice machience are the only minor downfalls. Mike M