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-affiliated 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.
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coconut Grove
Address: 2649 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Location: Contemporary waterfront hotel in Coconut Grove with views of Biscayne Bay
Travel to UM: ~2–3 miles; taxi/ride-hail ~5–10 min; biking ~10–15 min; public transit (Metrorail + bus) also available.
Area Highlights: Walkable, laid-back neighborhood with parks, marinas, CocoWalk, and dining nearby.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miagv-courtyard-miami-coconut-grove/overview/
Travel Information
Cements Meeting Venue: Whitten Learning Center, 5100 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Vehicle Registration
If you plan to drive to campus, you will need to register your vehicle and arrange for parking payment ahead of time using the portal and access code below:
- Parking Registration Link: Register Your Vehicle Here
- Event Access Code: 12213
Where to Park & Map
You are permitted to park in any Red Zone on campus.
- Closest Parking: The 209B and 209C lots are the closest locations to the Whitten LC, where our meeting rooms are located.
- Campus Parking Map: You can view and download the full parking layout here: University of Miami Campus Parking Map
Note: PayByPhone will also be available on-site at a higher rate. Please make sure to complete your registration using the portal link before your arrival. If you have any questions or experience any issues with the registration code, please feel free to reach out.
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 Whitten Learning Center (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