This is an older Embassy Suites. The suite layout is pretty roomy and fairly comfortable. The staff was friendly. There was a mustiness about the hotel and the greenery in the atrium was old and dull. What made my 2 night stay there a little crazy was that the hotel was near capacity with family reunions. The elevators were packed and slow. There was long lines for breakfast and on my last morning there I was unable to get a cup of coffee and a Sunday newspaper. Don't think I will return or recommend.

We stayed at the hotel as pre-cruise. After checking with all the travel sites, booking with the hotel site was a little cheaper.

*Check In
Though the front desk clerk was not the friendliest person, I guess it was acceptable since I enconutered a lot of bad customer service in Miami before. The only problem was the room keys kept demagnitized and stopped working. I don't think that's the hotel's fault. You just have to keep your room keys away from cell phone and other electronical equipment.

*Room
The first room we were in had bad smell and it was unbearable according to my husband, so we switched the room. The second room was very clean and no problem.

*Public Area
Beautiful garden, pool, and work out area. Be careful for bugs around the pool area!!

*Manager Reception
They provide nightly reception with FREE drinks!
Yes, you can go back and get as many drinks. (Make sure to tip though) There are chips and nachos for children, and it's family friendly. We enjoyed it very much.

Over all, the stay was very comfortable. If you have family of four or more, it's cheaper to book this suite than to book 2 rooms from other economy hotels.

Embassy Suites Miami Airport is the worst hotel that I have experienced in the Hilton chain. Dead fish odor in the laundry room trash can. Fire alrm went off 10 times during the evening and night, TV and microwave did not work, did not have wash cloths and front desk sent up tan handtowels (rags) used by housekeeping to clean with to be used as washcloths. Rooms were filthy and food and cosmetic remains of previous quests were evident everywhere. Complaints went unanswered.

Great experience overall. The only real negative is the location. There's not much out there within walking distance or is the neighborhood really conducive to walking. You really need a car to go anywhere.
Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. The breakfasts and mangers receptions are great and way above your standard complimentary breakfast deals.
A minor negative was the room was a little dirty - neat and tidy but the cleanliness could be improved, e.g. felt like there was sand on the sheets underneath the cover and there were pubic hairs in the bathroom and bathtub.