Downtown, United States
Moderately priced hotel with classic decor and prime Miami River location
Traditional rooms, some with kitchenettes and/or river views
Small pool provides lounge chairs and a shower
Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi in the lobby, and newspapers
Gym with cardio equipment
Business center with PC and printer plus hree spacious meeting rooms
On-site ATM
Valet parking available (for a fee)
No in-room Internet
Some rooms have worn or outdated furnishings
Fee for in-room safes and mini-fridges
Location can feel seedy at night
On-site restaurant and bar closed as of 2015
The 149-room River Park Hotel & Suites Downtown/Convention Center is an no-fuss budget hotel with classic decor, a pool, and a prime Miami River location that appeals to budget-conscious guests and cruise ship travelers. Traditional suites offer sitting areas and kitchenettes. However, some furnishings are outdated and worn and there's no Internet in the rooms, only the lobby. Compare prices at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown, which has more modern rooms.
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Scene
Value hotel with classic furnishings and Miami River views
The River Park Hotel & Suites Downtown/Convention Center is popular with budget-minded tourists seeking a no-frills riverfront hotel centrally located in downtown Miami. Two life-size lions stand at the front entrance, which has a green awning over its circular driveway. The lobby is classically designed and features charming dangling crystal light designs, ornate gold furnishings, and marble floors. Hallways are traditionally decorated with red patterned carpeting and cherry-toned doors. There are several lounge areas with simple furniture and interesting furnishings, including a large wood carving of an eagle. The staircase is charming and has glass railings and a crystal chandelier and there are two plain elevators for accessing higher floors.
Location
Located on the Miami River
The hotel has a great location directly on the Miami River in downtown, right next to the Port of Miami and within two minutes' walk of the James L. Knight International Center. Public transportation is convenient, and the Riverwalk Metromover Station is one minute away on foot. A Macy’s, a Starbucks, a Walgreens, and numerous shops and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, while the shops at Mary Brickell Village take around 12 minutes to reach on foot The Miami Convention Center is a 15-minute drive, as is South Beach. It’s a 10-minutes drive to Coconut Grove and 17 minutes to Coral Gables. The airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Rooms
Basic air-conditioned rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes and/or river views
The River Park offers a variety of air-conditioned rooms and suites with cherry-finished wood furniture and blue carpeting, although many appear worn or outdated. All rooms have views of the river or downtown and come with TVs with DVD players, although some TVs are tube-style. Mini-fridges, video game consoles, and safes are available for a fee. Bathrooms are simple, with shower/tub combos and fancily folded towels. Suites have dining tables and some have kitchenettes with microwaves. Rooms lack Internet access, though free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.
Features
Spacious meeting rooms, a business center, a gym, a pool, and a shuttle service
Three meetings rooms with classic furniture are available at the hotel to rent out for conferences or private functions. There's also a business corner with a PC and a printer.The hotel's small pool sits on a deck with lounge chairs that's surrounded by trees but could use some renovations. There's also an outdoor shower. Just beyond the pool is the river, where there’s a footpath and benches. The gym is small and has a few cardio machines, but it's under renovation as of early 2015. There was an on-site restaurant and bar, but it's closed indefinitely as of 2015. Valet parking is available for a fee and a shuttle takes cruise ship guests to the Port of Miami for an extra charge.
