Aloft by Marriott Miami Doral  

In Doral, just off the Dolphin Expressway and a short drive from Miami International Airport. Minutes from Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall, with Florida International University and the Miami Airport Convention Center close by. South Beach and Coconut Grove are reachable by car in about 30 minutes.

Contemporary, loft-like rooms (145 total) with refrigerators, LED TVs and premium down comforters. Many rooms feature ergonomic workspaces, plush platform beds and rain-style or partially open showers with designer toiletries. The hotel mixes modern, airy design with a lively lobby and an outdoor patio for kicking back.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar, or stay pumped in the 24-hour fitness center. Chill spots include a fireplace in the lobby and an outdoor patio; there’s also a 24-hour pantry for snacks. Wedding services, free self parking, transfer options, picnic and barbecue areas, plus family-friendly playrooms and a pet-friendly policy round out the perks.

A 24-hour business center, express check-in and 4,000 sq ft of event space with five meeting rooms make this a smart pick for meetings and conferences. Shared workspaces and in-room desks help you keep the pace, and self parking is available onsite.

On-site restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe serve snacks and light meals, while WXYZ Bar pours handcrafted cocktails and hosts live music. There’s a poolside bar and limited room service, plus a 24-hour takeaway/pantry. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee on weekdays (6:30–9:30 AM) and weekends (7:00–10:00 AM).