In a setting like a tropical paradise, Sofitel Miami is only 5 minutes from Miami International Airport, 15 minutes from the nearest beac... more »
In a setting like a tropical paradise, Sofitel Miami is only 5 minutes from Miami International Airport, 15 minutes from the nearest beach and 10 minutes from the Port of Miami. In addition, it's an easy drive to a number of major attractions. Overlooking a peaceful blue lagoon, the hotel features an exquisitely decorated lobby in which striking tropical colors are paired with Art Deco design and sculpture. The overall effect is one of contemporary French ambiance, comfortable yet captivating.
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The Sofitel Hotel at the Miami International Airport is a modern hotel with a European feel. Overlooking the Blue Lagoon, the hotel is just six miles from downtown Miami and the area's financial district. The rooms are very clean and well equipped and the hotel provides wireless Internet access in public areas and high-speed Internet access in all rooms. All rooms also have fresh flowers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and lagoon views which is a nice touch. There's an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The kiosk selling international newspapers is very useful too. The hotel restaurant serves high-quality French food, although it is quite pricey and there's also a French bakery, La Petit Marche, which stocks fresh pastries, cookies and breads, which are delicious! Because of the hotel's emphasis on business travelers, guests can arrange translation services, equipment rentals, and nightly turndown service with fresh flowers, chocolates and bottled water. A convenient and luxurious hotel.
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Location. The Sofitel Miami stands three miles from Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. This European-style hotel overlooks Blue Lagoon. The entertainment and theater district of Coral Gables is five miles away. Hotel Features. The hotel's Art Deco lobby is designed with marble floors, brightly hued modern-style furniture and tropical flowers. A wall of windows faces the lagoon. Dining options include the sophisticated brasserie La Riviera. This fine-dining restaurant prepares Mediterranean specialties and contemporary French cuisine with Latin-American-inspired influences. Le Petite Marché serves Starbucks coffee. Le Bar serves snacks, and domestic domestic and international drinks. Flexible function space accommodates up to 600 guests, theater style. A business center contains four computer stations, and wireless Internet access is available for a fee. An outdoor pool overlooks the Blue Lagoon, and a complimentary 24-hour fitness center houses stationary cycles, treadmills and free weights. Fresh fruit and towels are provided. Two tennis courts are illuminated for evening matches. The hotel concierge can arrange transportation to the Doral Country Club, the Port of Miami and the Dolphin Mall, for a fee. Transportation to and from Miami International Airport is complimentary, and overnight parking is available to guests, for a fee. Guestrooms. The 15-story Sofitel Miami offers 281 guestrooms with French Art Deco décor and fabrics designed in rich colors. Beds are draped with 250-thread count linens and white duvets, and are topped with down pillows and a zebra-print accent pillow. A zebra-print chair complements the guestrooms' theme. Refrigerators are available, upon request. Suites feature MP3 adaptors. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available, for a fee. Expert Tip. An electronic kiosk located in the Sofitel Miami's gift shop prints personal copies of almost any international newpaper in the world. $25 Food and Beverage Credit Book a stay in a qualifying room category for travel January 29 - February 8, 2010 and receive the following: US$25 food and beverage credit at the on-site La Riviera restaurant, Credit will be applied upon check out. Offer excludes alcoholic beverage sales. Other restrictions may apply. Information about this hotel?s initiatives to be environmentally friendly is available at the front desk; steps taken include installation of water flow regulators on basin faucets and showers, cleaning products that are environmentally preferable, and use of energy-efficient lighting throughout the property.
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The staff was friendly and eager to
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Posted Feb 11, 2008
Good
The staff was friendly and eager to help whenever possible.It was so noisy being right at the end of the runway.“We didn't think that this hotel lived up to it's star rating. It was a nice place, but in the lobby, several of the lighting fixtures...
Newer rooms, well maintained, good Gym
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Posted Feb 06, 2008
Good
Newer rooms, well maintained, good Gym.Not the best location - OK for Airport access, no coffee in room.“Nice staff, good sized rooms. Comfortable beds. Great gym equipment. Just need coffee maker in hotel room...
Nothing.Told staff about concern and
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Posted Feb 05, 2008
Horrible
Nothing.Told staff about concern and all they said was sorry we are full. We hope your stay is better next time.“I was very excited with the deal I received for a luxury hotel five star. However the experience would have been better at a Comfort Inn....
Convenient to airport.Room was not very
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Posted Feb 03, 2008
Mediocre
Convenient to airport.Room was not very well appointed and not very clean, air conditioning was fridge! Food was expensive and very ordinary.“I stayed here when I had to overnight in Miami, chosen this hotel for the convenient location near the...
Layout of the room- different than your
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Posted Feb 02, 2008
Good
Layout of the room- different than your average hotel.Noisy bar overflowed into the lobby.“It was a refreshing change from the standard business hotel room. The furnishings and decorating in the room were brighter and unique, giving the room an...
The location is good.Not heated pool
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Posted Feb 01, 2008
Mediocre
The location is good.Not heated pool very expensive restaurant.“If it was a Comfort Inn it will be a good one but it's the worst sofited I have seen...
Spacious room, attractively decorated.3
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Posted Jan 31, 2008
Good
Spacious room, attractively decorated.3 phones but no in-room coffee pot!“Mostly a pretty nice joint. We only stayed one night (arrived late & left early) so didn't have much time to really check it out. A little too much reference to French roots...
Location.The room does not match
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Posted Jan 26, 2008
Mediocre
Location.The room does not match Sofitel standards.“Great location, practical self-parking, good brand but that's all. Upon my checkin they only have rooms prepared for "physical disable guests". Well, this is the problem despite I'm not physically...
Close to the airport.Charge for parking
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Posted Jan 25, 2008
Okay
Close to the airport.Charge for parking & no early check in.“Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Concierge however was abrupt and unfriendly. Room had a great view with windows on 2 sides. Closeness to the airport was a plus but the airplane...