The hotel has a small bar and a restaurant that serves a breakfast buffet. Breakfast is not included

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Note: The hotel does not offer a "Park and Cruise" option that allows you to leave your vehicle at the hotel. But parking at the Port of Miami is actually very convenient. You can literally park right across from your cruise ship for a cost of $20 per day. Parking must be paid in advance when you arrive at the Port of Miami, continental car rental paris and they accept credit/debit continental car rental paris cards.
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Taxis and Tour Buses are readily available right outside the hotel's front door. The hotel does not offer a shuttle to the Port of Miami, but taxis are readily available and the fare to the Port of Miami should be very reasonable (around $10).
The Bayside Marketplace directly across the street has a wide assortment of clothing and novelty shops. There is also a CVS Pharmacy about two blocks south of the hotel for any last minute toiletries, medicine, books, batteries, camera accessories, or just about anything else you might need for your cruise from the Port of Miami.
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Check out time is 11:00am, and the elevators and lobby will be jam-packed from about 10:00 to noon on the morning of your cruise, so pack an overnight bag and use this for your stay at the hotel. If you are driving, leave your main luggage in your car and avoid waiting for the elevators the morning of your cruise.
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Our reservation system will scan multiple travel sites to find the best rate available for your travel dates, and from there you can choose the rate and room options that suit you best and make your reservation online.
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