Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area by IHG
8436 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166, Miami Lakes, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral Area by IHG is a 3-star, laid-back airport hotel at 8436 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166, listed under Miami Lakes. It holds a public rating of 4.1 from 1,318 reviews. The source describes it as roughly 6 miles from Miami International Airport and 7 miles from Hialeah Park Racing & Casino.
Rooms
Rooms are described as straightforward, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some rooms have microwaves, and suites add pull-out sofas. Guest feedback notes clean rooms but also that space can be tight and the bathroom layout is unusual.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is included. Guests describe it as a basic but good breakfast. A convenience store on site is open 24/7 for snacks and essentials.
Amenities & Recreation
The property has an outdoor pool and BBQ grills. A fitness room, a business center and the convenience store are all open 24/7. One guest found the gym a bit dated. Parking is available.
Location & Surroundings
Guests mention a short walk to food and shopping, though some say a taxi or rideshare is needed to get around. Dolphin Mall is the closest listed attraction at about 5.2 km, followed by the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum (about 7.3 km) and the Venetian Pool (about 9.3 km). Wynwood Walls and Superblue Miami are roughly 13.5 km and 12 km away. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Frost Museum of Science and Bayside Marketplace are 14–15 km away, in the direction of downtown and Biscayne Bay.
Best for
Best for airport-area overnight stays, budget-minded leisure visitors and shift workers who need a quiet place to rest. The complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, 24/7 fitness room and convenience store, and proximity to Dolphin Mall add practical value. Travelers who want to walk to sights in central Miami will find the location less suited.
Travel tips
Reviewers say an airport shuttle exists but has no fixed schedule, so call the hotel ahead and allow extra time. One guest reported a wait of almost two hours. Plan on a taxi or rideshare for trips to Wynwood, Vizcaya or downtown, which are 13–16 km away, and note that Dolphin Mall is the nearest major attraction.
What guests say
Guests often praise the clean rooms, the breakfast and friendly, attentive service. Several like the location, mentioning food and shopping within a short walk, and see it as a good place to rest. Complaints include small rooms, an awkward bathroom layout and a dated gym. The airport shuttle draws the sharpest criticism: it must be requested by phone, has no set schedule, and one guest waited nearly two hours. Others note that getting further afield requires a taxi or rideshare.
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