657 Minola Dr, Miami Springs, Florida, United States | (888) 635-3814
Large, modern, suite-style rooms with full seating area and flat-screen TVs
Free shuttle to and from Miami International Airport and Port of Miami
Nice outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs
Free ample breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi
24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center
Free newspapers in lobby plus small convenience store with toiletries and snacks
Room service during mealtime hours
Immediate area around the hotel is unwelcoming
About a 30-minute drive to Miami Beach
The Comfort Suites is a mid-range chain hotel near the Miami International Airport. All the spacious rooms are suites, including a seating area in addition to the bed(s), plus a big flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and microwave. Located just beyond the airport complex, there is little around the hotel and the area is fairly unappealing to walk, but a free shuttle is provided to both the airport and the Port of Miami. The hotel is best suited for travelers looking to get in and out of town quickly, but its oversized rooms may be useful to families wanting to see Miami on a budget.
Scene
Simple, modern chain hotel
While overall simple in design, this hotel has an inviting atmosphere. The lobby has an arched check-in desk, a cozy lounge bar with outlet-equipped tables, and an appealing breakfast area. There's also a two-computer business center. The lobby feels large and welcoming, with a lively edge thanks to bright pops of orange and green in the cushions and pillows. Despite being an airport chain hotel, this property has a modern, relaxing feel, from its modern bar to the outdoor pool.
Location
Near Miami International Airport
The Comfort Suites is located just beyond the Miami International Airport complex, about a 10-minute drive away. The hotel offers free 24-hour shuttles to the airport and to the Port of Miami, from which many_ _cruises embark. In fact, the Port of Miami is considered the Cruise Capital of the World. Along 36th Street, there are inexpensive, mostly chain restaurants, but there is little else in immediate proximity. The Coral Gables shopping district is about a 20-minute drive away, as is downtown Miami. Miami Beach will take about 30 minutes to reach.
Rooms
Large, suite-style rooms offer a lot of comfort and space
The rooms at the Comfort Suites are suite-style, with a seating area that includes a couch, an easy chair, and a coffee table, in addition to the two double or one king-sized bed. There’s also a desk space with wired internet, though there is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel as well. Rooms are quite vibrant, with gold accent walls and pillows, and green and gray patterned carpeting. Well-equipped rooms come with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and single-cup coffeemakers. The bathrooms are sizable, with a shower/tub combo and large mirror, and come stocked with Therapeutics bath products.
Features
Basic, useful features, and the ability to track departures from the business center
While the breakfast area is simple, a hot buffet is free to guests every morning, as are _The Wall Street Journal _and _USA Today _during weekdays. The fitness center is not large and includes no free weights, but the machines -- cardio and a single weight machine -- are in good condition. There’s a miniature sundry shop next to the check-in desk with snacks and a few toiletries. A unique feature of the business center, there is a TV monitor showing the departure status of flights out of Miami International Airport.