Hotel Information
Hampton Inn Dadeland
8200 SW 70th Avenue Miami, Florida 33143
Details:
8 min walk to metro station, 15 min drive to campus
$124/night + tax, block of 30 rooms
Guests may book up to 14 days prior to arrival (5/26)
Breakfast and parking included
Four Points Coral Gables
3861 S.W. 40th Street Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Details:
6 min walk to metro station, 9 min drive to campus
$189–$209/night + tax (rate varies by room type), block of 25 rooms
Guests may book up to 35 days prior to arrival (5/5)
Breakfast and parking included
Thesis Hotel Miami
1350 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Details:
20 min walk to the College of Engineering
$319/night tax and fees included
Guess may book up to 30 days before prior to arrival (5/9)
Parking starts at $39 per night
Other non-afflicted hotel recommendations
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
Address: 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Location: Historic luxury hotel in Coral Gables with a golf course, spa, and fine dining.
Travel to UM: ~2–3 miles; taxi/ride-hail ~5–8 min; walking ~30–40 min; local bus also available.
Area Highlights: Upscale Coral Gables, Mediterranean architecture, tree-lined streets, restaurants, and shops nearby.
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables, Autograph Collection
Address: 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Location: Stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Coral Gables Village.
Travel to UM: ~3 miles to campus; ~10 min by car; limited direct transit, but bus and trolley options available.
Area Highlights: Close to Miracle Mile shops, cafes, and historic Coral Gables downtown.
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
Address: 3000 Florida Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Location: Boutique oasis in Coconut Grove with lush gardens and rooftop views.
Travel to UM: ~15–20 min by car; bus/ride-hail are typical, no direct rail connection.
Area Highlights: Bohemian, leafy neighborhood with parks, cafés, art galleries, and the Vizcaya Museum nearby.
https://www.mayfairhousemiami.com/?utm_source=google-gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
citizenM Miami Brickell
Address: 11 SE 10th St, Miami, FL 33130
Location: Modern, tech-savvy hotel in Brickell financial district, near shops & nightlife.
Travel to UM: ~7 mi; ~10–15 min drive; Miami-Dade Metrorail from Brickell Station to University Station ~ 11 min.
Area Highlights: Urban environment, great restaurants, and rooftop bars.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miabr-citizenm-miami-brickell/overview/
Ocean Five Hotel Miami Beach
Address: 436 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Location: Classic Miami Beach hotel right on Ocean Drive in the Art Deco District.
Travel to UM: ~15–20 miles; ~25–40 min drive depending on traffic; public transit (bus to rail) possible but longer.
Area Highlights: Beachfront access, dining, nightlife, and shopping in South Beach.
https://oceanfive.hotels-miamibeach.com/en/
The Meridian Hotel by At Mine Hospitality
Address: 418 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Location: Boutique Art Deco property in South of Fifth (SoFi), near the beach.
Travel to UM: ~15–20 miles; ~25–40 min drive; bus to rail + local transit possible but lengthy.
Area Highlights: Quiet, upscale South Beach neighborhood with top restaurants and beach access.
https://www.themeridianmiami.com/
Life House, South of Fifth
Address: 321 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Location: Stylish South Beach boutique hotel tucked in the exclusive SoFi area.
Travel to UM: ~15–20 miles; ~25–40 min drive; complex transit options.
Area Highlights: Walkable to the beach, great dining, local culture, calmer than central Ocean Drive.
Travel Information
Cements Meeting Venue: Cox Science Building, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
ACerS Venue and Other Locations
General Transportation
Rideshares (Uber or Lyft)
Public Transportation and other options:
Relevant Links:
- Metrorail
- Stations and map
- Schedules
- Download GO Miami-Dade Transit App for real-time tracking
- Metromover
- Map and schedules
- Download GO Miami-Dade Transit App for real-time tracking
- Metrobus
- Routes and schedules
- Download GO Miami-Dade Transit App for real-time tracking
- Miami Trolley
- Freebee
- Citi Bike
- MetroConnect (shared-ride service)
Airport Transportation
(Miami International Airport, 7.5 miles to conference venue)
Rideshare (Uber or Lyft)
- Follow the signage to Ground Transportation
- Designated pickup zones on the Arrivals Level (lower level) outside the baggage claim area
Public Transportation (MIA Mover and Metrorail)
- MIA Mover is a free automated train that will transport you from the airport to the Metrorail
- Follow signs to “MIA Mover”; located on the 3rd floor of the airport terminals, between the Flamingo and Dolphin parking garages (MIA Station)
- Once off the MIA Mover, follow signs to Metrorail
- Stations and map
- Schedules
- To student housing and hotels with room blocks:
- Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables
- Ride Metrorail south to Douglas Road Station, walk 0.3 miles to hotel
- Hampton Inn Miami Dadeland
- Ride Metrorail south to Dadeland North Station, walk 0.4 miles to hotel
- Thesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables
- Ride Metrorail south to University Station, walk 0.4 miles to hotel using pedestrian bridge to cross US 1 Dixie Highway
- Student Housing at University of Miami
- Ride Metrorail south to University Station, walk 0.3 miles to Lakeside Village
- Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables
Rental Cars (MIA Mover to Airport Rental Car Center)
- Take MIA Mover (MIA Station) to Rental Car Center
(Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Internation Airport, 34 miles to conference venue)
Rideshare (Uber or Lyft)
- Follow the signage to Rideshare Zones, located outside the baggage claim
Public Transportation (Shuttle, Tri-Rail, and Metrorail)
- Free Shuttle from FLL to Tri-Rail Station
- From the airport, take the free shuttle bus from FLL to the Tri-Rail station in Dania Beach (about 10–15 min).
- Tri-Rail to Miami Airport Station
- Board Tri-Rail Southbound toward Miami. Fares are inexpensive (~$3–$5).
- Metrorail from Miami Airport
- At Miami Airport Station, transfer to Metrorail
Rental Cars
- Follow signage to Rental Car Center
- Walk/shuttle depending on terminal
Transportation to Conference
Rideshares (Uber or Lyft)
- $10+ per ride
Metrorail
- Take Metrorail to University Station
- Walk to Cox Science Building (0.7 mile walk)
- Can request MetroConnect from University Station
- MetroConnect is a shared-ride service with discounted rides; University of Miami located in Dadeland North and South Miami service areas
- Must download MetroConnect App
Campus Parking
- Pay using meter systems (PayByPhone or Pay Stations)
- Daily – $16