Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South
A practical Brickell base with ample room outlets and quick, convenient access to the Port of Miami.
The verdict
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This hotel serves as a functional, well-situated stopover for travelers heading to the Port of Miami or exploring downtown. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, friendly staff, and spacious rooms loaded with power outlets. However, dirty hallway carpets make a poor first impression, breakfast is not included in the stay, and noise from footsteps on the floor above can disrupt your rest. 218
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What travelers noticed
- The location is widely praised as convenient for cruise departures, sitting under three miles from the Port of Miami with public transportation and multiple restaurants within walking distance. 18510
- Reviewers agree the spacious rooms offer comfortable beds, ample foot room, and an impressive number of power outlets. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms consistently impress with bright lighting around the mirror, provided lotion, and clean glass doors with multi-water jet shower heads. 18
- The staff receive high marks for attentive and friendly service alongside secure keycard-only elevator access. 10
The catch
Who it's for
- — Cruise travelers departing from the Port of Miami
- — Budget-conscious visitors wanting a Brickell location
- — Guests needing spacious rooms with ample outlets
Skip it if
- — Travelers who expect a complimentary breakfast on-site
- — Guests bothered by dirty hallway carpets
- — Light sleepers sensitive to overhead footsteps
Seen on camera
24 moments · 3 videos · Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South
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“it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Miami Art Museum 5minute Drive history Miami Museum 5minute Drive Bay…”
youtube.com0:36“the friendly staff made me feel right at home and the modern room with a balcony was a great touch”
youtube.com1:10“it's downtown Miami a great location it's close to the Port of Miami 2.9 M by car to be exact it's close to public trans…”
youtube.com0:22“a great security feature about this hotel is that you can only access the elevators with a room key”
youtube.com1:01“I booked my hotel online and the check-in process was super simple and it was no time before I was headed upstairs to th…”
youtube.com1:07“I really didn't know what to expect from the rooms but I am pleasantly surprised the rooms are really nice they're prett…”
youtube.com1:32“we'll go straight into the bathroom I love how bright and Airy it is the light around the mirror is a great touch”
youtube.com2:15“I love that the shower has glass doors the door slide very nice clean looking shower multi-water jet shower head”
youtube.com2:23“I'm so glad to see that they provide lotion because I forgot to bring lotion in my luggage so this is going to come in h…”
youtube.com2:44“The bed looks nice and comfy there is no storage under the bed but at least you have a lot of foot room a lot of space t…”
youtube.com4:00“we have a microwave this is really nice and check this out there are two USB ports and one electrical outlet on the fron…”
youtube.com4:46“This is awesome for those of you who need lots of outlets this is the hotel room for you I'm really impressed at the amo…”
youtube.com6:29“Here's something else that I thought was a really cool touch every gift upon checkin gets a little complimentary Snack P…”
youtube.com6:50“I'm not really sure if I have neighbors to the left or right of me but I really didn't hear much noise but I did hear qu…”
youtube.com10:02“although the food options are really tasty there's a big difference in food options like this one for example does not o…”
youtube.com12:45“the modern room with a balcony exceeded my expectations and the quiet residential location was a perfect Retreat from th…”
youtube.com1:55“And then we have nice pictures on the wall above the couch with one cushion.”
youtube.com3:52“so make sure if you have Hilton Honors and you're going on a cruise leaving from the Port of Miami consider this hotel i…”
youtube.com7:59“I had a really good night's sleep the bed is so comfortable so thumbs up for that”
youtube.com9:56“So, this is a pretty good size room. It's about maybe a 10ft ceiling. 9 foot ceiling. 9 foot ceiling.”
youtube.com5:36“this hotel offers a tranquil escape with its spacious outdoor pool and well-appointed rooms featuring balconies perfect…”
youtube.com0:17“the staff half went above and beyond to make me feel like I was staying at a luxury resort”
youtube.com1:29“plus the convenient location near popular attractions like the Port of Miami and South Beach made my stay even more enjo…”
youtube.com1:37“the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly making me feel like I was at a luxury resort”
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Score breakdown
How the 76/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
79Food
88- “Going back to Hiltons, the Gabriel South Beach Curio is worth considering. Welcome cocktail, fresh and comfortable room, and I thought breakfast was great.” 4
- “The Diamond Amenity of breakfast was given to all 4 of the family and while I doubt we'd have eaten there if not free it 'saved' us around $150 a day and it was good.” 4
Location
82- “What dates are you looking for? We stayed at the Hampton Inn Brickell and enjoyed it very much. It is in the financial district so it is a safe and clean area. It is within walking distance to a lot of shops and restaurants and a short cab or Uber ride to the port....” 5
- “it's downtown Miami a great location it's close to the Port of Miami 2.9 M by car to be exact it's close to public transportation close to multiple restaurants and these restaurants are within walking distance and there's a really great night life here in the Bickle area right up and down South Miami Avenue so it's an ideal location” 180:22
Noise
91- “I'm not really sure if I have neighbors to the left or right of me but I really didn't hear much noise but I did hear quite a bit of footsteps on the floor above me but it wasn't too bad so for the most part it's a really quiet and peaceful room” 1810:02
Room
77- “This is awesome for those of you who need lots of outlets this is the hotel room for you I'm really impressed at the amount of outlets because I've been in hotel rooms probably within the last year where we didn't have half this amount of electrical outlet so this is very cool very very good” 186:29
- “the friendly staff made me feel right at home and the modern room with a balcony was a great touch” 101:10
Service
76- “I really didn't know what to expect from the rooms but I am pleasantly surprised the rooms are really nice they're pretty spacious and very bright very airy very inviting so I like it I like it a lot” 181:32
- “the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly making me feel like I was at a luxury resort” 101:49
Bed & Sleep
81- “I had a really good night's sleep the bed is so comfortable so thumbs up for that” 189:56
Value
72- “I'm not square what rate you got but in quickly looking, the brand new Citizen M is in the same price range. It's a brand new hotel and located in a fantastic location and right in the heart of Brickell.” 5
- “just like with any other Hotel the rates can fluctuate depending on the time of year but overall this hotel is very affordable compared to some others in the area I think it's worth the price for the amenities offered the daily full breakfast and the convenience I paid $28 a night plus $39 a night for parking so I definitely got a good deal” 1818:32
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Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Miami it sits 10 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 76
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 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.
- 3 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 56 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Room is a good size, it has it's own area of the beach with beach service. You get beach loungers and a sun umbrella included.” 4
- “The hallway carpets are dirty, which can give a less-than-great first impression when you walk to your room and may raise concerns about the hotel's overall cleanliness.” 2
- “the friendly staff made me feel right at home and the modern room with a balcony was a great touch” On camera101:10
- “This is awesome for those of you who need lots of outlets this is the hotel room for you I'm really impressed at the amount of outlets because I've been in hotel rooms probably within the last year where we didn't have half this amount of electrical outlet so this is very cool very very good” On camera186:29
- “the modern room with a balcony exceeded my expectations and the quiet residential location was a perfect Retreat from the city Buzz” On camera101:55
- “Going back to Hiltons, the Gabriel South Beach Curio is worth considering. Welcome cocktail, fresh and comfortable room, and I thought breakfast was great.” 4
- “The bed looks nice and comfy there is no storage under the bed but at least you have a lot of foot room a lot of space to move around” On camera184:00
- “So, this is a pretty good size room. It's about maybe a 10ft ceiling. 9 foot ceiling. 9 foot ceiling.” On camera85:36
- “a great security feature about this hotel is that you can only access the elevators with a room key” On camera181:01
- “Rooms are comfortable and spacious, providing enough room to relax after a long day of exploring Miami or before your cruise departure.” 2
- “Room is a good size, it has it's own area of the beach with beach service.” 4
- “as I explore the hotel I was pretty impressed because there are a lot of times where you'll go to a hotel and the lobby and common areas are really nice and upgraded modern but then you go to the room and it's a completely different story that was not the case at this hotel the rooms are just as nice as all of the rest of the hotel so I was very pleased to see that” On camera1815:45
- “The Blue Lagoon hotels at MIA are more than adequate and in a perfectly nice location.” 9
- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Miami Art Museum 5minute Drive history Miami Museum 5minute Drive Bayfront Park 7-minute Drive and also close to attractions like Miami Freedom Tower 7-minute Drive Frost Science Museum 8 minute drive South Point Park 14-minute Drive” On camera100:36
- “Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South offers ideal location in a shopping, nearly 5 minutes' walk from Alice Wainwright Park.” 7
- “TIA. There are many threads here on hotels. Try Hampton Brickell. Great location and hotel, recommended often.” 5
- “so make sure if you have Hilton Honors and you're going on a cruise leaving from the Port of Miami consider this hotel it's really convenient it's close to the port and you get to use your Hilton Honors points” On camera187:59
- “plus the convenient location near popular attractions like the Port of Miami and South Beach made my stay even more enjoyable” On camera101:37
- “The brickell area also has a number of quite decent hotels and they are close to the metromover. We really enjoyed the Hampton inn Miami Beach...it was close enough to the beach we didn't need to have a car and there were tons of restaurants!” 21
- “What dates are you looking for? We stayed at the Hampton Inn Brickell and enjoyed it very much. It is in the financial district so it is a safe and clean area. It is within walking distance to a lot of shops and restaurants and a short cab or Uber ride to the port....” 5
- “Don't forget to also look into the new Hyatt Centric Brickell. They are getting great reviews and it's a great location.” 9
- “it's downtown Miami a great location it's close to the Port of Miami 2.9 M by car to be exact it's close to public transportation close to multiple restaurants and these restaurants are within walking distance and there's a really great night life here in the Bickle area right up and down South Miami Avenue so it's an ideal location” On camera180:22
- “We will sail 2/23 on Celebrity Equinox. We just spent our precruise night at the Courtyard Downtown Brickell - great location, easy to find dinner and Whole Foods across the street for wine and flowers.” 9
- “Breakfast is not included in your stay, which can be inconvenient if you prefer the ease of starting your day with a meal on-site instead of searching for nearby options.” 2
- “although the food options are really tasty there's a big difference in food options like this one for example does not offer scrambled eggs but they do offer an egg omelette and that's a pre-made egg omelette with cheese in it and I've never seen this option at any other Hilton that I've been to” On camera1812:45
- “Only downside there aren't really restaurants in walking distance so we eat at the hotel restaurant. I think it is pricey, but it is no more so than other area restaurants.” 21
- “The Diamond Amenity of breakfast was given to all 4 of the family and while I doubt we'd have eaten there if not free it 'saved' us around $150 a day and it was good.” 4
- “Bentley has a small pool, and a decent greek restaurant that serves the breakfast.” 4
- “30th August 2023 at 16:25 #532472 Claire 38 posts We recently stayed in the Kimpton Angler and would definitely recommend. It's a couple of minutes to the beach but right in the historic district, rooftop pool, diamonds get $25 per person for breakfast along with free coffee and juice.” 4
- “Going back to Hiltons, the Gabriel South Beach Curio is worth considering. Welcome cocktail, fresh and comfortable room, and I thought breakfast was great.” 4
- “IC miami is over the causeway in Miami itself. It has a really good lobby area with a nice vibe. Rooms are showing their age.” 4
- “I really didn't know what to expect from the rooms but I am pleasantly surprised the rooms are really nice they're pretty spacious and very bright very airy very inviting so I like it I like it a lot” On camera181:32
- “And then we have nice pictures on the wall above the couch with one cushion.” On camera83:52
- “the friendly staff made me feel right at home and the modern room with a balcony was a great touch” On camera101:10
- “Here's something else that I thought was a really cool touch every gift upon checkin gets a little complimentary Snack Pack let's see what this is it's a little pack of shortbread cookies Lura Dunes we have a little bag of planton chips and a bag of Trail Mix and then your two waters very nice” On camera186:50
- “the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly making me feel like I was at a luxury resort” On camera101:49
- “Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and friendly staff at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South. However, complaints frequently mention issues with inadequate lighting in the rooms, malfunctioning outlets, and dirty hallways, indicating that maintenance and upkeep may need attention.” 2
- “The staff is friendly and accommodating, which can make a big difference in your experience, especially if you have questions or special requests during your stay.” 2
- “the staff half went above and beyond to make me feel like I was staying at a luxury resort” On camera101:29
- “we have a microwave this is really nice and check this out there are two USB ports and one electrical outlet on the front of the microwave how cool and convenient is that” On camera184:46
- “I booked my hotel online and the check-in process was super simple and it was no time before I was headed upstairs to the 10th floor to get settled into my room” On camera181:07
- “I'm not square what rate you got but in quickly looking, the brand new Citizen M is in the same price range. It's a brand new hotel and located in a fantastic location and right in the heart of Brickell.” 5
- “Bentley was crazy cash price when we were there, I think around $700 a night. Unknown to me, we were their during springbreak. That year it got totally crazy, so much they curfewed the whole ocean drive the night after we moved over to the IC miami. It's never a $700 a night hotel, we stayed 5 nights on points.” 4
- “Bentley was crazy cash price when we were there, I think around $700 a night.” 4
- “I can recommend the Hampton Miami Brickell. We stayed there this past November and would definitely stay again. A big plus is that the price includes a very decent breakfast buffet.” 21
- “reviously in Miami in 2018, and stay in the same 2 hotels, and I was struck by how much things had increased in price. I think drinks at the bar had nearly doubled in price in the 4 years.” 4
- “The Novotel Brickell is also going for a great price.” 5
- “just like with any other Hotel the rates can fluctuate depending on the time of year but overall this hotel is very affordable compared to some others in the area I think it's worth the price for the amenities offered the daily full breakfast and the convenience I paid $28 a night plus $39 a night for parking so I definitely got a good deal” On camera1818:32
- “The price is competitive for the area, making it a decent option if you are traveling on a budget but still want decent amenities. It is located close to major highways, which allows for easy access to both the beach and downtown attractions, saving you travel time.” 2
- “The price is competitive for the area, making it a decent option if you are traveling on a budget but still want decent amenities.” 2
- “Club Lounge was closed while we were there so can't comment on that, but as Diamond Ambassador we were upgraded 2 or 3 categories from the basic points Partial Bay View room to Ocean View which was great for waking up and seeing which cruise ships had arrived overnight.” 4
- “as Diamond Ambassador we were upgraded 2 or 3 categories from the basic points Partial Bay View room to Ocean View which was great for waking up and seeing which cruise ships had arrived overnight.” 4
- “I had a really good night's sleep the bed is so comfortable so thumbs up for that” On camera189:56
- “I'm not really sure if I have neighbors to the left or right of me but I really didn't hear much noise but I did hear quite a bit of footsteps on the floor above me but it wasn't too bad so for the most part it's a really quiet and peaceful room” On camera1810:02
What we still don't know
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- 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 position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
- 15 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 13Hilton Garden Inn / Brickell - Florida Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2017-10-09AgeingRead originalboards.cruisecritic.com
- 9Miami Hotels in Brickell Area vs. Airport Area. ???boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2011-11-23Ageing3 quotes used
“The Blue Lagoon hotels at MIA are more than adequate and in a perfectly nice location.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 5Seeking Hotel Recommendations for Miami, FL Pre-cruise ...boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2002-09-24Ageing4 quotes used
“I'm not square what rate you got but in quickly looking, the brand new Citizen M is in the same price range. It's a brand new hotel and located in a fantastic location and right in the heart of Brickell.”
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