Candlewood Suites Miami - Doral by IHG
10505 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33178, Miami Lakes, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.2 / 5
Overview
Candlewood Suites Miami - Doral by IHG is a 3-star extended-stay-style property at 10505 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33178, listed under Miami Lakes in the United States. It carries a public rating of 3.2 from 51 reviews, reflecting a mixed guest reception.
Rooms
Guest comments describe rooms as a comfortable size, with a small in-room kitchen setup and provided utensils. Some rooms have reportedly been updated with newer linens and televisions, though experiences vary, and other guests reported cleanliness and odor problems in individual rooms. A formal amenity list is not documented for this entry.
On-Site Services
Reviewers mention a 24-hour bean-to-cup coffee machine and a complimentary laundry area, which one guest found useful during a flight delay. Staff are described as friendly in several comments. Guests also note that there is no free airport shuttle, so transport to and from the airport is at the traveler's own cost.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Guests describe the location as convenient, with most stores close by. Dolphin Mall is the closest listed point of interest at about 2.6 km, followed by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at about 6 km and the Venetian Pool at about 11.7 km. Central Miami sights are farther away: Superblue Miami (about 15.4 km), Wynwood Walls (about 16.9 km), Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (about 17.2 km), the Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 18.3 km) and Bayside Marketplace (about 18.6 km).
Best for
Best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a room with a small kitchen setup and access to laundry, such as guests on a multi-night stay or with a disrupted itinerary. Proximity to Dolphin Mall and nearby stores suits those who prefer a base in the Doral area over central Miami. Because of mixed reviews on room condition, it fits travelers with flexible expectations.
Travel tips
Plan your own transport: guests report no complimentary airport shuttle, and one reviewer paid about 30 USD each way for a rideshare. Most major attractions such as Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya and Bayside Marketplace are roughly 15 to 19 km away, so allow time for driving. Check your room on arrival, since some guests reported cleanliness or door-lock issues, and note that one reviewer mentioned Spanish may be helpful with some staff.
What guests say
Guests praise the friendly staff, convenient location near stores, and generously sized rooms. They also like the small kitchen setup with utensils, the 24-hour coffee machine and the complimentary laundry area. Some mention room upgrades such as new linens and TVs. Negative comments focus on cleanliness and odor in some rooms, a room with an unlocked door and unmade bed on late arrival, and no proper apology afterward. Others were disappointed by the lack of a free airport shuttle and the 15 to 20 minute drive from the airport, and one noted a language barrier and noisy lawn equipment.
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