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.
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The hotel is on the South side of the airport about half way down. It offers City and Lagoon view rooms. It is the City view rooms that you need as they overlook the airport. To get a view of the airport you need to be on the 9th floor or higher as there are smaller building in front to contend with. The higher the better. Corner rooms, for example 1201, also offer an Easterly view. They normally charge extra for these rooms, however I was given a corner room , 1201, without having to pay extra.
