Clarion Inn and Suites Miami Airport

So...full disclosure...this review is based on the fact that I had (apparently) "booked" through a third party and, since it had been a while ago, had forgotten and booked at a different hotel. Since I did not show up, and had not cancelled the reservation, I was charged for the room. Seeing the charge Clarion said to call the hotel directly so I called to inquire and the person I spoke with (who was very kind) told me there was nothing I could do. It is on me but that is just smacks of bad business. I cannot recommend such a business to anyone.

This hotel needs to be updated & remodeled. The furnishings are way too old & should be tossed out. The awful black & brown carpet in the bedrooms should be torn out & thrown away. The air-conditioning was very loud; the bath/shower needs to be remodeled. There is no free continental breakfast, even though the website refers to a free continental breakfast. It is better to walk down to McDonald's or I Hop for your breakfast. The hotel does have friendly staff & the shuttle service to the cruise port was good, cost about $25.00 for 2 people; free shuttle to airport. The bath towels were nice & thick, which considering the condition of the hotel was a surprise. There is a nice park & public golf course in walking distance of the hotel & we were told that the neighborhood was safe. There is a little cafe at the golf course, which was a pleasant place to sit & have a drink in the afternoon.

This place does not look like photos shown. I thought I could put up with only 1 night anywhere, but now I've learned that I will pay move for a better hotel on my next trip. The rooms are old, not clean and depressing. VERY SMALL bathroom, hardly any room for 1 small bag and 1 medium suitcase. Breakfast was just OK, but not much of a selection. Not much eating room in their "breakfast room". Service was ok but would not recommend it to friends, family and business colleges.