JW Marriott Miami
A Brickell base offering spacious, tech-equipped rooms, city skyline views, and club lounge access.
The verdict
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JW Marriott Miami caters to corporate and leisure travelers with large rooms equipped with 55-inch flatscreens and comfortable king beds. Guests consistently highlight the impressive nighttime skyline views, high-pressure showers, and well-appointed club lounge. However, street noise from Brickell traffic, dark hallways in need of updates, and an added destination fee draw recurring criticism. 21
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What travelers noticed
- Beds earn widespread praise for their comfortable mattresses, soft king-size bedding, and plush feather pillows. 2
- Bathrooms feature exceptionally strong shower water pressure, cozy robes, and upscale toiletries. 12
- The concierge lounge and dining options impress guests, especially the signature sirloin burger served with truffle fries and elite breakfast perks. drawn from the full read
The catch
- While several guests note polished service from the valet and priority check-in desk, others experienced inconsistent housekeeping and poor response during maintenance issues. 5
- Some visitors found their rooms peaceful after dark, but others report heavy street noise due to weak window noise cancellation. 72
Who it's for
- — Marriott Bonvoy point redemptions
- — Business travelers in Brickell
- — Guests prioritizing plush bedding and club lounge perks
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to Brickell traffic noise
- — Budget-conscious travelers avoiding destination fees
- — Guests wanting vibrant entertainment right outside their door
Seen on camera
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“service is great at first it was a little bit Rocky it was kind of hard to get certain amenities like we needed extra so…”
youtube.com2:49“heading to the room now the hallways are a little bit dark they're nothing that special they're actually very basic and…”
youtube.com2:05“this is the junior suite room with one king bed that's all the upgrade that they have for us but as you can see it is ve…”
youtube.com2:26“now the design of it is very simplistic it's nothing super super luxurious there's a lot of flat walls everywhere that I…”
youtube.com2:32“the carpet though it is getting a little older and the whole thing is carpet especially with the water park here in Reso…”
youtube.com2:45“beautiful shower it is a little bit on the smaller side but it does have kind of like a rainfall shower that comes out I…”
youtube.com3:36“these robes when we were here 2 years ago these were some of the best robes just like the addition that are just so soft…”
youtube.com3:54“this JW Mar actually has a more premium coffee maker which is refreshing it's not an espresso or anything but it is at l…”
youtube.com4:09“I'm really big into lighting but the lighting in this room does not impress me the fixtures are very basic”
youtube.com4:40“the rooms here they're decent they're not super luxurious they're nice”
youtube.com6:59“the other big fee to keep in mind is the $68 per night Resort fee that this property charges which is pretty steep But i…”
youtube.com7:59“we did get back in the Jasmine Tower this is the tower we stayed at last time we liked it but the hallways definitely co…”
youtube.com8:44“the great thing is at this property is every single room has a Terrace or balcony to walk out on and here we can Overloo…”
youtube.com9:03“now the bathrooms are the more premium part I wish the rooms looked more like the bathrooms”
youtube.com9:11“the breakfast buffet is $38 per person plus a 20% service charge and tax so it actually is an expensive breakfast but it…”
youtube.com9:43“i did want to say that this hotel is very loud there are so many cars in brickell it's not really the hotel's fault but…”
youtube.com6:33“now this is the nighttime Skyline View from our room which was also just spectacular”
youtube.com9:24“this oh my God the mattress was amazing”
youtube.com7:34“overall the Ambience of the restaurant it was very modern new and clean so we definitely liked it but this is the main r…”
youtube.com9:55“I'm going to start with the room 4 and a half out of five it's a very spacious room which was nice it's just it just did…”
youtube.com12:17“we used that both days we were able to try some of the items here all the food was really delicious definitely a little…”
youtube.com2:54“so while you do get to walk past some nice ferraris and stuff that are obviously owned by the people that live in the bu…”
youtube.com5:30“definitely some interesting color choices kind of had a 70s feel i think to it but i liked it i thought it was pretty fu…”
youtube.com7:32“everything seemed to be a little worn i think the couch probably needed some reupholstering”
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Search Marriott on points →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
88- “beautiful shower it is a little bit on the smaller side but it does have kind of like a rainfall shower that comes out I already like this a lot better than the addition Miami Beach just a much cleaner shower and the head looks a lot better there” 13:36
- “Despite not being memorable, the bathroom was recently renovated and looked great and stylish.” 2
Location
85- “With so many great choices around the hotel that are within a reasonable walking distance, it's easy to find something to eat off property.” 2
- “foreign area located in Brickell in Miami a really Prestige area lots to do very rich area so there's a really nice restaurants and hotels in this little vicinity it's out of the South Beach area so you don't have to worry about the hustle and bustle of the South Beach you know lifestyle this is very chill” 6
Room
83Service
82Value
74- “the overall value was 10 because it was only 160 000 points for five nights otherwise that time that we went was around 700 per night so we got a pretty good deal” 67:36
- “This free night redemption from the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card represented an excellent value in getting a $630+ USD a night room for free. It was probably among the best returns on these certificates I've had throughout the life of the program.” 2
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 12 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 510 hotels in the same bracket. In Miami it sits 10 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 76
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 510 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.
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Mentioned by name, but not yet often enough to call either way.
- 1 mention
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.
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- “service is great at first it was a little bit Rocky it was kind of hard to get certain amenities like we needed extra soaps because they didn't have any but you know within that first day they made everything right and they were able to deliver on everything that we asked for” On camera62:49
- “A fine-tuned hospitality machine, Miami's JW Marriott nears perfection - flawless service, comfortable rooms, and great amenities.” 4
- “Issues piled up: backed-up plumbing (one night), a pipe burst flooding rooms due to undisclosed construction (2nd night), inconsistent housekeeping (requiring multiple calls), non-existent bell service, a closed spa for nearly a year (despite being advertised), a poorly maintained gym & facilities, and a malfunctioning sink (would not drain).” 5
- “I went down to the front desk to check out. The desk was unattended and it took a while to locate someone given the early morning hour.” 2
- “A fine-tuned hospitality machine, Miami's JW Marriott nears perfection -- flawless service, comfortable rooms, and great amenities.” 3
- “It provides an upscale but not all to memorable lobby setting. There was no line at check in and we were immediately attended to.” 2
- “so while you do get to walk past some nice ferraris and stuff that are obviously owned by the people that live in the buildings around the w it's a very long walk and not very relaxing if you're looking for a spa” On camera75:30
- “Check-in was simple and mindless, which is exactly what I needed.” 3
- “Generally great interactions with all the staff I encountered.” 5
- “also like breakfast service the waiters were okay they just weren't that personable and like really kind they were just like doing their job so service here definitely can be improved it's not like in-your-face personalized service it's like the hotel is crowded there's just a lot of people they might need more staff to get that” On camera113:33
- “the rooms here they're decent they're not super luxurious they're nice” On camera16:59
- “I received an ambiguous message indicating that the call was being processed. However, when I went to the valet stand fifteen minutes later, the car wasn't there. The valet attendant stated that no one had called him.” 2
- “definitely some interesting color choices kind of had a 70s feel i think to it but i liked it i thought it was pretty fun” On camera77:32
- “I stayed at the JW Miami. Service staff was friendly and good but they were just missing basic things.” 5
- “But what guests couldn't get enough of were the sweeping views overlooking Biscayne Bay or the Miami skyline.” 4
- “now this is the nighttime Skyline View from our room which was also just spectacular” On camera19:24
- “while this view is also really incredible so I would come back again probably in the future” On camera114:18
- “The room overlooked 9th street. When taking in the view, it had an office like feel to the environment.” 2
- “foreign area located in Brickell in Miami a really Prestige area lots to do very rich area so there's a really nice restaurants and hotels in this little vicinity it's out of the South Beach area so you don't have to worry about the hustle and bustle of the South Beach you know lifestyle this is very chill” 6
- “The JW Marriott Miami is located in the upscale Brickell neighbourhood of Miami. It is conveniently located near many restaurants, upscale urban walking spaces and within many modern conveniences including drug stores ands a Liquor Barn.” 2
- “It's located in Miami's financial district, which means the beach is about a 30-minute drive away and there's nothing but daunting, skyscraping condos nearby.On weekends and after the workday, the neighborhood can feel like a ghost town.” 3
- “The hotel sits in downtown Miami near Little Havana, offering a convenient location to popular attractions like the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.” 4
- “With so many great choices around the hotel that are within a reasonable walking distance, it's easy to find something to eat off property.” 2
- “Some travelers noted that if you're not a business traveler, there isn't much within walking distance to keep guests entertained.” 4
- “The sleep quality was good and we didn't hear any street traffic or noise from other guests after the lights went out.” 2
- “i did want to say that this hotel is very loud there are so many cars in brickell it's not really the hotel's fault but not a lot of noise cancellation from the windows at all so i would definitely recommend staying somewhere else if you are susceptible to that” On camera76:33
- “the great thing is at this property is every single room has a Terrace or balcony to walk out on and here we can Overlook that amazing Championship golf course” On camera19:03
- “heading to the room now the hallways are a little bit dark they're nothing that special they're actually very basic and there's no cool like design or light by the door for this JW maret property” On camera12:05
- “Room #611 was a compact Inspired guest room. While it was a standard sized room, it didn't have a super spacious feel to it.” 2
- “this JW Mar actually has a more premium coffee maker which is refreshing it's not an espresso or anything but it is at least curig it's not like the really cheap plastic ones that have been at so many JW merits that I've stayed at which has honestly been very disappointing” On camera14:09
- “I'm going to start with the room 4 and a half out of five it's a very spacious room which was nice it's just it just didn't feel 100% comfortable to me with the headboard the bare walls the carpeting it's just a little worn but otherwise it's a very nice room for JW Mar one of the best that we've had just because the spacious” On camera112:17
- “The room was also nice and dark with the thick curtains.” 2
- “The room was nicely decorated with a comfortable and soft king size bed.” 2
- “I'm really big into lighting but the lighting in this room does not impress me the fixtures are very basic” On camera14:40
- “this is the junior suite room with one king bed that's all the upgrade that they have for us but as you can see it is very very spacious” On camera12:26
- “Being a JW Marriott, the room was well appointed with a full mini bar.” 2
- “now the design of it is very simplistic it's nothing super super luxurious there's a lot of flat walls everywhere that I'm noticing it's just with Furniture like pushed in front of them so it's clean it's light colors” On camera12:32
- “Aside from some slight scuffs in the carpet and some wear in the furniture, the room was exceptionally clean.” 3
- “the breakfast buffet is $38 per person plus a 20% service charge and tax so it actually is an expensive breakfast but it is a pretty big selection they'll also make you omelets custom eggs things like that” On camera19:43
- “the other big fee to keep in mind is the $68 per night Resort fee that this property charges which is pretty steep But it includes those four passes to the water park per room and other amenities” On camera17:59
- “we used that both days we were able to try some of the items here all the food was really delicious definitely a little expensive but miami in general is just expensive for food” On camera72:54
- “This free night redemption from the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card represented an excellent value in getting a $630+ USD a night room for free. It was probably among the best returns on these certificates I've had throughout the life of the program.” 2
- “the overall value was 10 because it was only 160 000 points for five nights otherwise that time that we went was around 700 per night so we got a pretty good deal” On camera67:36
- “beautiful shower it is a little bit on the smaller side but it does have kind of like a rainfall shower that comes out I already like this a lot better than the addition Miami Beach just a much cleaner shower and the head looks a lot better there” On camera13:36
- “Despite not being memorable, the bathroom was recently renovated and looked great and stylish.” 2
- “I used the rain shower during the stay, which I found to be okay without much strong pressure or a wide drizzle pattern. It certainly wasn't the most memorable rain shower experience of my hotel stay.” 2
- “this oh my God the mattress was amazing” On camera67:34
- “overall the Ambience of the restaurant it was very modern new and clean so we definitely liked it but this is the main restaurant on the property Kosair” On camera19:55
- “they actually have a dedicated platinum breakfast if you are a marriott bonvoy platinum or above the interpretation of the elite breakfast was really great we actually i actually felt like it was a full breakfast there was you know hot food if you wanted so definitely better than what i've seen other marriott hotels try and do” 7
- “The Terraza Café and Bar, like the lobby, was also decorated in dark woody colours. It didn't appear to be too exciting or inspiring a place to hang out but would have been perfectly suitable for a light lunch or dinner.” 2
What we still don't know
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- 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.
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- 5JW Miami : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-03-04Recent3 quotes used
“Issues piled up: backed-up plumbing (one night), a pipe burst flooding rooms due to undisclosed construction (2nd night), inconsistent housekeeping (requiring multiple calls), non-existent bell service, a closed spa for…”
Read originalreddit.com - 3JW Marriott Miami Review: What To REALLY ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing6 quotes used
“Kept at a chilly 65 degrees (unless you change the temperature control) and a bit oversaturated in yellow (yellow walls, yellow carpets, yellow chairs, etc.), the rooms were bright, very comfortable, and well equipped.”
Read originaloyster.com - 2Review: JW Marriott Miami, Florida, USAworldtraveller73.comReview site2022-08-23Ageing20 quotes used
“The sleep quality was good and we didn't hear any street traffic or noise from other guests after the lights went out.”
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“these robes when we were here 2 years ago these were some of the best robes just like the addition that are just so soft and so cozy so that is a huge benefit about this hotel is these incredible incredible robes”
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“A fine-tuned hospitality machine, Miami's JW Marriott nears perfection - flawless service, comfortable rooms, and great amenities.”
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“service is great at first it was a little bit Rocky it was kind of hard to get certain amenities like we needed extra soaps because they didn't have any but you know within that first day they made everything right and t…”
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