We decided on the Wingate by Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel. This is at 3755 NW 76th Ave, Doral, FL 33166. The hotel itself has 6 floors and what you need is a 5/6th floor for a view. We had rooms 613/619 both facing the airport, any room from 601-619 will do, I'd say the lower the number the better. Views. From the room you can see all arrivals onto all 3 runways!
12/30 go straight over the hotel. 08L/26L and 08R/26R are just to the south of the hotel so to the right when looking out of the window. 09/27 are further to the right and do need a bit of work if on 09 but with a crick of the neck you will see them. All arrivals over the sea [26L/26R/27/30] can be seen coming towards you without any problems, you just have to get your bearings first.
Breakfast is included which consists of
bread/toast/scrambled eggs/eggs/sausage/make your own waffles/yoghurts and
coffee and tea. This offers a great start to the day. Parking is free.
In the area there are a few places to go and eat but we chose "Miller's Ale House" which was excellent and a great recommendation from Malcolm. Great food, great beers and great staff. The manager decided to join us and give us some samples of his favourite beers which we reluctantly [not] accepted. It's circa 25 minute walk which was a pleasant change from driving everywhere. We Uber'd back after a few drinks which were circa $20-$25 plus tip which between 5 of us was decent.
Credit Jeff Hulme.
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