PortMiami is on Dodge Island and welcomes more cruise passengers than any other port in the world. From downtown you reach it over the PortMiami Bridge on Port Boulevard, or through the toll-free tunnel from the MacArthur Causeway and I-395.
These three hotels are about 1 to 1.4 miles in a straight line from the port entrance, each a 2- to 4-minute walk from a free Metromover station.
How we ranked these hotels
Straight-line distance from the PortMiami entrance at 1015 N America Way set the order, closest first.
Because the port is on an island, most guests with luggage take a taxi or rideshare, or the free Coral Way Trolley across the PortMiami Bridge.
Hotels near PortMiami at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | From port entrance | Nearest Metromover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Miami by IHG | 5 | 9.0 | 0.97 mi | Bayfront Park |
| The Elser Hotel Miami - An All-Suite Hotel | 4 | 9.2 | 1.19 mi | Freedom Tower |
| Gale Miami Hotel & Residences | 5 | 8.0 | 1.35 mi | Freedom Tower |
Practical tips for getting to PortMiami
- Book your taxi or rideshare ahead of embarkation morning, and leave extra time.
- The free City of Miami Coral Way Trolley crosses the PortMiami Bridge and stops near the cruise terminals.
- The Miami Metromover is free and connects downtown hotels to Government Center, where you can transfer to Metrorail for Miami International Airport.
- Ask your hotel's front desk about port drop-off and luggage storage.
- If you arrive the day before sailing, store luggage with the hotel and explore downtown Miami on the Metromover before your terminal check-in window opens.
Transit options from downtown Miami hotels to PortMiami
The Miami Metromover runs free loops through downtown Miami and connects to the Metrorail at Government Center and Brickell stations. From Government Center, the Metrorail Orange Line runs to Miami International Airport, which helps if you fly in the day before a cruise.
No Metromover or Metrorail line runs onto Dodge Island. Miami-Dade County's directions suggest taking the Metromover to Freedom Tower station and the free Coral Way Trolley from there across the bridge. Gale and The Elser are both a few minutes' walk from Freedom Tower. Ask your cruise line whether it sells transfers too.
The hotels
InterContinental Miami by IHG
100 Chopin Plz
9.03,102 reviews
5-star on Biscayne Bay at 100 Chopin Plaza, the closest on the list at about 0.97 mi from the port entrance. 2 minutes walk to Bayfront Park Metromover.
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The Elser Hotel Miami - An All-Suite Hotel
398 NE 5th Street
9.27,195 reviews
Rooftop pool and full kitchens in its suites at 398 NE 5th St, 4 minutes walk to Freedom Tower Metromover.
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Gale Miami Hotel & Residences
601 Northeast 1st Avenue
8.01,199 reviews
Pool, pool bar and spa at 601 NE 1st Ave, about 1.35 mi from the port entrance and 2 minutes walk to Freedom Tower Metromover.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you walk from downtown Miami hotels to PortMiami?＋
You can walk the north side of the PortMiami Bridge, but it is a long way with luggage. The hotels on this list are about 1 to 1.4 miles from the port entrance in a straight line, and farther to your ship's terminal. A taxi, rideshare or the free Coral Way Trolley is the practical choice.
Which hotel on this list is closest to PortMiami?＋
InterContinental Miami at 100 Chopin Plaza is the closest, about 0.97 miles in a straight line from the port entrance. The Elser is next at about 1.19 miles.
Does any hotel on this list offer a shuttle to PortMiami?＋
We could not confirm a port shuttle at any of these hotels. Ask the front desk, and check whether your cruise line sells transfers. The free Coral Way Trolley also crosses the PortMiami Bridge to the terminals.
How do I get from these hotels to Miami International Airport?＋
The Miami Metromover connects downtown hotels to Government Center station, where you transfer to the Metrorail Orange Line for a direct ride to Miami International Airport. The Metromover itself is free.
Is there parking at these hotels for cruise travelers who drive in?＋
Ask each hotel about parking before you book, since rates and availability change. If you'd rather park at the port, PortMiami has parking near each cruise terminal.
Which hotel is handiest for the free trolley to the port?＋
Gale Miami Hotel & Residences and The Elser are a 2- and 4-minute walk from Freedom Tower Metromover station, the stop Miami-Dade County's directions use for the Coral Way Trolley to PortMiami.
