• The Miami cruise port is located near a large selection of hotels.cruise ships on government cut miami image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.com
  
  The Miami Cruise Port offers a variety of cruise lines docking space while embarking and disembarking vacationers. The Port of Miami is located on the east coast of Miami, Florida. Visitors to the area who choose to fly in the night before their cruise can find a variety of hotels within a mile of the Port of Miami, from standard hotels to the ultra-luxurious.
  
  

Holiday Inn

• The non-smoking Holiday Inn in downtown Miami, Florida, offers easy access to the Port of Miami. Located directly across the street the Holiday Inn guest rooms feature high-speed Internet access, an in-room safe, work desk and premium cable services. Guests may request adjoining rooms in advance. A business center is located on site with fax and computer services. The hotel features an outdoor pool, fully-equipped fitness center and guest services. Long-term guests can access the hotel's laundry facilities or same-day dry cleaning services. Kids are welcome to eat for free at the hotel's featured restaurant, and room service is available during select hours. The Holiday Inn is located across the street from the American Airlines Arena and Bayside Marketplace. The Dolphin Mall and Miami Children's Museum are just a short drive from the hotel.
  
  

Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts

• The Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts in Miami offers a variety of guest rooms, including standard and executive club level as well as suites. All guest rooms feature wireless high-speed Internet service, a mini bar and a safety deposit box. Guests who access the executive club level rooms and suites are offered a complimentary cocktail hour, access to the hotel's meeting room and continental breakfast. There is an on-site 24-hour fitness room and multi-treatment room spa. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool or attend to business at the fully-staffed business center. The hotel offers services that include a foreign exchange currency and dedicated lounge. Visitors can enjoy the nearby Performing Art Center which is within walking distance of the hotel, and South Beach is just a short drive away.
  
  

Epic Hotel

• The upscale Epic Hotel in downtown Miami features 411 over-sized guest rooms with a view of the ocean with or without a balcony. Standard rooms feature luxury bath amenities, premium cable and Internet access. Suites feature hydrotherapy air bath tubs. Select rooms are touted as "tall rooms," designed with extra-long beds as well as raised shower heads for taller guests. Adjoining rooms are available upon request, and business travelers can access more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space across a span of eight meeting rooms. Leisure activities at the hotel include in-room spa services, a fitness center and outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. Pets are welcome at the luxurious Epic Hotel. Families can enjoy the local Jungle Island, a park that is open year round and features tropical gardens and encounters with local animals. Shopping enthusiasts can drive a short distance to Bal Harbour, famous for its local shops.