Element Miami International Airport

“Great stay, prompt shuttle”

Great breakfast, updated rooms, and exemplary service from shuttle driver Emilio. He is very informative, prompt on timing, and provided cheerful laughs after long stressful days of travel. I will be staying at the Element when I travel through Miami.

“Overall good”

We stayed here for one night flying into MIA and out of FLL the following morning. Just a flying visit. We really just wanted somewhere with breakfast and a pool. I had emailed the hotel beforehand regarding the shuttle and was forwarded a map but it wasn't clear what times the shuttle was runni... more

We stayed here for one night flying into MIA and out of FLL the following morning. Just a flying visit. We really just wanted somewhere with breakfast and a pool. I had emailed the hotel beforehand regarding the shuttle and was forwarded a map but it wasn't clear what times the shuttle was running. We waited at the airport for around 15 minutes before seeing the element minibus approach but oddly it never stopped, it just drove right past the drop off point. Its very busy at the hotel shuttle point with people coming and going. We ended up just getting a taxi which was a short drive to the hotel and cost $15. I guess its a lot easier to get the shuttle from the hotel to the airport when they know you are waiting. The room was spacious and well equipped. We liked the kitchenette. As a family we needed to use the pull out sofa bed which was fine but we could've done with more bedding. The main bed was comfy and overall the room had everything you could need. We especially liked the water filter tap. The kids enjoyed splashing around in the pool for the afternoon. Pool towels are provided in a cupboard by the pool but it was empty when we were there. Nice pool area with lots of little lizards running around. The following morning the kids were desperate to go in the pool before we left at 10am and it did say the pool opened at 7am but it was locked. We waited until staff came to open it around 8.15 . Not an issue but just be aware if you like an early morning swim, it may be locked. Breakfast was good. As a vegan I noticed there was almond milk available (although didn't spot this until after breakfast and wish I'd asked). There were several hot and cold items. My main problem with breakfast (and not specific to this hotel but practically every hotel in North America!) is the disposable plates and cutlery! Just awful. In this day and age single use plastics are a massive no. Its been a couple years since I've been to the US so I was saddened to see this is still the case, it needs to stop. I don't know how anyone can justify it. Plastic cutlery inside plastic packets and disposable plates. Terrible. I see in reception they had an award for being a 'green' hotel. Not sure how any hotel can be green with a mountain of single use plastics being discarded every day. I hope this changes soon. Overall a good stay. Staff were nice, room was nice, a good nights sleep was had. Easy and convenient for Miami airport. Would stay again (and would use the kitchenware from the room for breakfast!) .

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“OK for one night as it's near the airport”

It's OK as it's close to the airport and has a free shuttle. Eating in was expensive for what you get; breakfast was underwhelming. Very pleasant staff at reception but they were very busy. Room was nothing special but clean and cool. Has a pool and a gym bur we didn't use them so can't comment.