| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free perks include an airport and port of miami shuttle, parking and a continental buffet breakfast. this modern, no-frills hotel is 2 miles from miami international airport, and 9 miles from both the historic house and gardens at villa vizcaya, and jungle island the simply decorated rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers, free wifi and cable tv; some have flat-screen tvs
Miami International Airport 5 min
PortMiami (15 min) Miami Children's Museum (11 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Wynwood Walls (11 min)
Unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. South Pointe Park Pier (18 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (13 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Jungle Island (12 min)
Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Bayfront Park (12 min)
Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Bayside Marketplace (13 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Art Deco Historic District (19 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (11 min)
Ex-newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants. Lincoln Road (17 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. Venetian Pool (15 min)
Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. Pérez Art Museum Miami (12 min)
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Miami Seaquarium (17 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. HistoryMiami Museum (13 min)
Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history. | 
