DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
Waterfront Biscayne Bay hotel and condo complex with expansive bay views and spacious balcony rooms near the port.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay is a waterfront property offering spacious hotel rooms and condo units overlooking Biscayne Bay and the port. Guests consistently appreciate the comfortable Sweet Dreams beds, wide balconies with water views, and convenient access to Margaret Pace Park. However, visitors frequently cite operational hiccups, including elevator delays with long waits for luggage, erratic roof bar hours, and occasional TV outages. 12187
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What travelers noticed
- Spacious rooms and multi-bedroom condo units feature balconies overlooking Biscayne Bay, the marina, and cruise ships. drawn from the full read
- The location puts guests right near Margaret Pace Park, a Publix supermarket, and within 2 km of the vibrant city center. 128
- Bathrooms are well-appointed with walk-in showers, rain heads, separate sink areas, and Crabtree and Evelyn products. 192
- On-site dining options like Primo's receive praise for handmade pasta and lively dinners. 13
The catch
- Noise levels vary: some guests report perfectly quiet rooms, while others complain about noisy halls and long elevator waits. drawn from the full read
- Pricing opinions are divided, with some finding rates reasonable for Miami while others felt overcharged or noted high single-night rates. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Pre-cruise travelers seeking bay and cruise ship views
- — Families needing multi-bedroom condo layouts with common areas
- — Guests wanting walkable access to Margaret Pace Park and Publix
Skip it if
- — Travelers expecting reliable elevator service during peak hours
- — Guests seeking consistent rooftop bar operating hours
Seen on camera
7 moments · 2 videos · DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
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“now let's talk about the room we stayed in a king balcony with a Bay View which was spacious clean and comfortable”
youtube.com2:47“The one drawback was that we had to overlook garbage dumpsters to actually see the Bay View but it was still a Bay View”
youtube.com3:19“we actually hosted our ice breaker dinner at Primos which is one of the restaurants at the hotel the food was fantastic…”
youtube.com5:27“and then finally value check even without using Hilton Honors points they have reasonable rates for Miami”
youtube.com10:04“and then as you come through you have the toilet the pet and really nice marble and tile shower with the hand wand and t…”
youtube.com1:37“and then the bedroom with a separate private balcony that looks right over biscane Bay nice size TV and a really nice si…”
youtube.com2:35“and if you're taking a cruise you'll be able to see the cruise ships it's pretty cloudy today but they're all right ther…”
youtube.com3:05Frames are citations: each one links to its second in the source video, attributed to the creator who filmed it. Nothing here is supplied by the hotel. Creators who want a moment removed can ask and we take it down.
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Score breakdown
How the 74/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
79Location
85- “Stayed at the Doubletree GH Biscayne Bay pre-cruise twice this year. Love the location; nice large room and bath, mini refrig & microwave and great views!” 7
- “Miami has no shortage of hotels, resorts and accommodations to meet tourism demands but this property is the most unique because of its condominium style and stunning location right on beautiful Biscayne Bay.” 1
Room
78- “Our stylish two -bedroom/two- bathroom condo did not disappoint! We traveled with an extended family member and thoroughly enjoyed having a common area to enjoy each other's company while having separate bedrooms for comfort.” 1
- “In true Doubletree fashion, the room was extremely spacious and came complete with a mini bar, comfortable lounging/sitting area and an extremely comfortable signature Sweet Dreams Bed with Plush Bedding.” 1
Service
76- “It is tucked away just a quick 2 km from the heart of the vibrant Miami city center, which is the absolute sweet spot. You get all that urban excitement and energy, but when you step back into the hotel, you are greeted by these gorgeous, tranquil waterfront views that just melt the stress away.” 8
- “We arrived about 8:00 p.m. There were two bellman standing outside of the entrance. They were very pleasant and helpful.” 9
Bed & Sleep
82Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points below the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Miami it sits 12 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 74
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 63 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “as you walk through you come to the bathroom very nicely appointed hair dryer and soaps and toles and it's open underneath” 2
- “The bathroom was lovely with a walk-in shower and modern amenities, but most importantly the room was clean and spacious.” 3
- “Stayed at the Doubletree GH Biscayne Bay pre-cruise twice this year. Love the location; nice large room and bath, mini refrig & microwave and great views!” 7
- “The bathroom area was separated into two spaces. A door separated a room with a shower and toilet with a mirror over the sink from another area where there was another sink and mirror. This is very handy when there is several people in the room.” 9
- “and then as you come through you have the toilet the pet and really nice marble and tile shower with the hand wand and then of course you have a second sink here it just gives you a little more room” On camera21:37
- “The room was big, spacious, and had a lovely modern, contemporary design after a recent renovation 3 years ago.” 3
- “Our stylish two -bedroom/two- bathroom condo did not disappoint! We traveled with an extended family member and thoroughly enjoyed having a common area to enjoy each other's company while having separate bedrooms for comfort.” 1
- “Stayed at the Doubletree GH Biscayne Bay pre-cruise twice this year. Love the location; nice large room and bath, mini refrig & microwave and great views!” 7
- “In true Doubletree fashion, the room was extremely spacious and came complete with a mini bar, comfortable lounging/sitting area and an extremely comfortable signature Sweet Dreams Bed with Plush Bedding.” 1
- “Comfy bed, great balcony with wonderful views.” 5
- “The location was great with a Publix nearby. We had a corner room, huge balcony with a great view.” 5
- “Avoid shuttles unless you have a big group traveling together. We stayed 2 nights last Feb. It was a nice hotel, our room was very big, bed was comfortable, & had a nice view of the bay.” 17
- “Stayed at Doubletree in January. Our room was bayfront and very large. We had a view of the ships in port. It was very clean.” 5
- “so you come in beautiful room we got the temperature control right there a great window a couple of mirrors and a desk to look at see a wonderful view of the bay” 2
- “In 2017 I stayed here 1 night-pre cruise and I can't say enough good things about this hotel. We had a bay view room and we enjoyed the balcony SO much! It was clean and the marble flooring was a great addition.” 17
- “really is a very nice room as you come out of the bathroom area you have a beautiful full wall of Windows and balcony a nice sitting area” 2
- “now let's talk about the room we stayed in a king balcony with a Bay View which was spacious clean and comfortable” On camera142:47
- “In 2017 I stayed here 1 night-pre cruise and I can't say enough good things about this hotel. We had a bay view room and we enjoyed the balcony SO much!” 17
- “I was very pleased with the size of the room. We have 2 teens, 16 and 13 and the room was very spacious, not at all crowded, even with our 6 bags and 3 carry-ons in the room.” 9
- “My sliding balcony door wouldn't close/latch, and the safe didn't work. By the time I realized, it was almost midnight so I didn't try to change anything.” 16
- “We stayed 2 nights at Doubletree in February 2018. Our room was very nice & comfortable.” 5
- “The room was decorated very tastefully.” 9
- “We stayed at the Doubletree Hilton in July and loved it. Our room was lovely, not dated.” 5
- “*Asked to move rooms, they tried to give us a damp, musky room with bugs” 16
- “Speaking of views, staying on the upper floors guarantees you no shortage of amazing views. The Doubletree Grand has around 80% of rooms with a water view. We enjoyed stunning sunrises and sunsets right from our balcony that extended from the living room to the guest and master bedrooms.” 1
- “and then the bedroom with a separate private balcony that looks right over biscane Bay nice size TV and a really nice size bedroom room with a two-sided closet” On camera22:35
- “I just wish the price would decrease. $270 (for me) is a bit much for 1 night but I enjoyed it so much I don't want to stay anywhere else.” 17
- “Location is good but with the cost in $ and points going up you are better off staying at some place like the JW in Brickell.” 3
- “and then finally value check even without using Hilton Honors points they have reasonable rates for Miami” On camera1410:04
- “*Maybe we got your upgrade but be thankful... The residence side of the hotel wasn't worth it” 16
- “The residence side of the hotel wasn't worth it” 16
- “From the flexible checkout times to the incredible atmosphere, everything here is designed to make your stay seamless and memorable.” 8
- “The restaurants and market came in handy for us. The service was great.” 9
- “Stayed at the Doubletree GH Biscayne Bay pre-cruise twice this year. Love the location; nice large room and bath, mini refrig & microwave and great views! Offers a convenient shuttle several times a day to POM for only $10 pp.” 7
- “We arrived about 8:00 p.m. There were two bellman standing outside of the entrance. They were very pleasant and helpful.” 9
- “The person at the counter offered us an upgrade for $20 for a bay view room which we happily took to see the view of the MSC Divina that I will be boarding the next day. Overall service was really efficient and friendly and we got our room in no time.” 3
- “Really the only people that were friendly were the valet people who greeted everyone and chatted with them as they entered the hotel.” 3
- “Service at the roof bar was hit or miss and many times it wasn't even open at times it was posted. They finished large remodel which is good because the rooms had been showing their age.” 3
- “You then take a left to get to the check in desk. There were 3 ladies at the desk helping guests. Check in was quick and easy.” 9
- “The hot tubs were great though. We stayed at the Marriott and it was very nice, rooms were clean and service was good.” 5
- “Hotel service was very good.” 5
- “Service at the roof bar was hit or miss and many times it wasn't even open at times it was posted.” 3
- “The service was more professional than welcoming or friendly, which is good but it would've been better if they interacted with us more.” 3
- “It is tucked away just a quick 2 km from the heart of the vibrant Miami city center, which is the absolute sweet spot. You get all that urban excitement and energy, but when you step back into the hotel, you are greeted by these gorgeous, tranquil waterfront views that just melt the stress away.” 8
- “Solid spot, great view of the bay, close to the Publics” 4
- “Stayed at the Doubletree GH Biscayne Bay pre-cruise twice this year. Love the location; nice large room and bath, mini refrig & microwave and great views!” 7
- “Location is good but with the cost in $ and points going up you are better off staying at some place like the JW in Brickell.” 3
- “Some rooms have great views of the bay and port. It is a larger complex than the Hampton Inn but not as good of a location.” 17
- “Miami has no shortage of hotels, resorts and accommodations to meet tourism demands but this property is the most unique because of its condominium style and stunning location right on beautiful Biscayne Bay.” 1
- “The location was great with a Publix nearby.” 5
- “The Doubletree By Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay offers convenient location in a shopping, right around the corner from the 8-acre urban Margaret Pace Park.” 12
- “And of course, you cannot forget about the breakfast. There is nothing quite like starting your Miami morning with a delicious, high-quality spread before you head out to explore.” 8
- “You never feel like you are leaving the hotel and I was surprised to realize the Marriott was on the otherside. There are several eateries in the hotel, no chain restaurants, just 3 or four small hotel style restaurants. We had breakfast at one of them the next morning and it was great.” 9
- “I didn't eat at the restaurant on property since I didn't like their options, and instead went to Rishtedar in the night somewhere away from the hotel.” 3
- “Dining: I didn't eat at the restaurant on property since I didn't like their options, and instead went to Rishtedar in the night somewhere away from the hotel. However the marketplace which I believe served Starbucks coffee had delicious breakfast bites.” 3
- “Primo's is an authentic Italian restaurant with handmade Pasta dishes to die for. Here, my husband and I enjoyed the Meatball Appetizer and best Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp that we have ever had in our lives.” 1
- “we actually hosted our ice breaker dinner at Primos which is one of the restaurants at the hotel the food was fantastic the atmosphere was Lively the service was amazing and it was a perfect spot to kick off our group cruise on Virgin voyages” On camera145:27
- “The one drawback was that we had to overlook garbage dumpsters to actually see the Bay View but it was still a Bay View” On camera143:19
- “The view of the port was amazing, especially in the morning, but in the night the Virgin terminal lit up the sky.” 3
- “One of the first things we did was to go out on the balcony. There was a beautiful nighttime view of the bay. We overlooked a small marina and could see the lights on Miami beach. It was gorgeous!!” 9
- “and if you're taking a cruise you'll be able to see the cruise ships it's pretty cloudy today but they're all right there and it's a beautiful view of Miami” On camera23:05
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 16Miami Doubletree Biscayne Blvd - never again : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2025-09-05Recent9 quotes used
“*TVs wouldn't connect *Lost power to TVs and couldn't use them at all”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Doubletree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Baythedailyimpressions.comReview site2020-01-21Ageing7 quotes used
“Our stylish two -bedroom/two- bathroom condo did not disappoint! We traveled with an extended family member and thoroughly enjoyed having a common area to enjoy each other's company while having separate bedrooms for com…”
Read originalthedailyimpressions.com - 4Doubletree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay : r/UMFreddit.comForum thread2019-02-19Ageing4 quotes used
“Solid spot, great view of the bay, close to the Publics”
Read originalreddit.com - 10DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Baypremierguidemiami.comReview site2013-01-23AgeingRead originalpremierguidemiami.com
- 7Doubletree Biscayne Bay or Hilton Downtown?boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2011-01-04Ageing6 quotes used
“Stayed at the Doubletree GH Biscayne Bay pre-cruise twice this year. Love the location; nice large room and bath, mini refrig & microwave and great views! Offers a convenient shuttle several times a day to POM for only $…”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 17DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay thoughtsboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2007-02-21Ageing7 quotes used
“I just wish the price would decrease. $270 (for me) is a bit much for 1 night but I enjoyed it so much I don't want to stay anywhere else.”
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