Miami Hotel or Miami Beach Hostel?

[DustinH899]

I'll just warn you your hotel is not really a lot closer to SLS than the Beach is. Public transportation isn't an option from either place, really. Sounds like you've got your mind made up, but that factor won't change much.

How do you plan on getting there?

Hey Matt I plan on taking a taxi to SLS. As far as getting to the South Beach I am hoping to take the public transportation there and then taking a taxi back to my hotel.

[Matt Meltzer]

That, sir, will be an expensive taxi ride.

That said I read some reviews of your hotel on TripAdvisor and it didn't sound too terrible.

[DustinH899]

Alright everyone AFTER a very long almost 2 day train ride I am finally in Miami and I have already decided the next time I head out here I am taking a plane lol. Anyways I am really happy I went with the hotel for my lodging choice. While my hotel is not the Hilton it has all I need in a bed and a shower and its not as bad as some reviews I have read. I can't wait for Wrestlemania 28 tomorrow. Any on here going? Well I am going to get some rest but I am happy to finally be in Miami!!!

[Matt Meltzer]

I went. How'd you like it, Dustin? Where were you sitting?

[DustinH899]

I went. How'd you like it, Dustin? Where were you sitting?

It was great and for the price I paid for my seats I had an awesome view of the whole staduim. I was section 134 and it was a great section to be in. How did you enjoy it Matt? Are you a wrestling fan?

[Michelle]

Hi Dustin! How was your trip? Did the hotel exceed your expectations?

[Matt Meltzer]

I'm not a wrestling fan, per se. I know a lot of the characters and used to watch it a lot like ten years ago, but more went for the spectacle and to be entertained. And I was.

I was in a suite, which was cool. But it was in the corner of the stadium so those stupid palm trees cut off half the ring. Ended up having to watch the matches on the scoreboard.

But definitely glad I went.

[DustinH899]

Hi Dustin! How was your trip? Did the hotel exceed your expectations?

Hey Michelle my first trip to Miami was AMAZING. I have been looking forward on going on this trip for a whole year and while I did not get a chance to check out South Beach I plan on coming back this summer and hanging out in South Beach. My trip was for Wrestlemania and I had a blast. As for the hotel it was a great bargain. While it was no Hilton it had all I needed in a room and shower. I don't believe in paying over $100 a night for a hotel room I don't plan on spending much time in. I am glad I gave the hotel a fair chance and was very pleasantly surprised. I can't wait to come back to Miami

[DustinH899]

I'm not a wrestling fan, per se. I know a lot of the characters and used to watch it a lot like ten years ago, but more went for the spectacle and to be entertained. And I was.

I was in a suite, which was cool. But it was in the corner of the stadium so those stupid palm trees cut off half the ring. Ended up having to watch the matches on the scoreboard.

But definitely glad I went.

Sun Life Stadium is a beautiful stadium and huge but I was surprised it didn't take me long to find my seats. . Wrestlemania is a spectacle and its great that people can go without being the biggest wrestling fans and still have a good time

[Matt Meltzer]

REally? You liked SunLife? Why? Here we frequently call it Sun Lifeless as it has no character and really isn't "fun" for sporting events.

[Doug]

Definitely stay on South Beach next time you come down -- it's got everything right there. You can often get a private room in a hostel for well under $100 a night. I would recommend checking with Jazz on the Beach if you like to meet people. They have a great BYOB mixer in the front lobby most nights. The Clay Hotel is a good deal if you get a private room with a bathroom you share with the room next door. Just avoid rooms facing Washington Avenue if you can -- the noise can be pretty bad at night.