Where to Stay

Hotel Arya, Coconut Grove, Miami, with view of Biscayne Bay

HOTELS NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
by Neighborhood, then farthest to closest

Featuring:  Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami, and the Dadeland area (aka "downtown Kendall"). Please check for rates online using the booking service of your choice.

google map of hotels in coconut grove, miami, FL

 

Miles to UM
 COCONUT GROVE (MIAMI) Public Transportation

"Coconut Grove" (a neighborhood name within the City of Miami) is known for its view of Biscayne Bay, with multiple parks, many restaurants with open-air seating, and bustling night life. It has a historic/artsy/tropical vibe with many boutiques and is very walkable. From the heart of 'the Grove' it is a 1 mile (1.6 km) walk to the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. Take the Metrorail 2 stops south to University Station. Then it's a half mile by foot to the University of Miami Lakeside Expo Center.
3.9 miles Hotel Arya, Coconut Grove (more centrally located)
2889 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133		 edit 4 blocks from central Coconut Grove. Near Fresh Market. 1 mile walk to Metrorail Station.
3.3 miles Courtyard by Marriott, Coconut Grove (more centrally located)
2649 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133		 edit 4 blocks from central Coconut Grove. Near Fresh Market. 1 mile walk to Metrorail Station.
3.0 miles Hampton Inn by Hilton, Coconut Grove (closest to Metrorail)
2800 SW 28th Terrace, Miami 33133		 edit 1 block from the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. Approx. 1 mile walk to central Coconut Grove district
3.0 miles The Mutiny Hotel, Coconut Grove (closest to Metrorail)
2800 SW 28th Terrace, Miami 33133
>University of Miami Corporate Rate Discount Code = UMCG		 edit 1 block from the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. Approx. 1 mile walk to central Coconut Grove district
 Miles to UM
 CORAL GABLES  Map of TROLLEY STOPS

The University of Miami is located in the City of Coral Gables. Famous for its many restaurants (over 40 in a 4-block radius downtown alone) and upscale shopping, the City offers FREE transportation, such as the Freebee (ride request via app), Trolley (ride from marked stops Mon-Sat. 6:30AM-10PM/use Trolley Tracker), and a City of Miami Coral Way Trolley that can take you downtown MIAMI weekdays + Saturdays 6:30AM-11PM, Sunday 8AM-8PM (route map | tracker).

Google Earth view of Coral Gables showing some hotels
4.4 miles ChateauBleau Hotel
1111 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables 33146		 Cross Ponce de Leon Blvd. to catch free Trolley at Antilla Avenue going south to Douglas Station. Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
4.0 miles Courtyard Marriott
2051 S Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables 33134		 Walk 2 blocks east on Alcazar Avenue to Ponce de Leon Blvd. to catch free Trolley going south to Douglas Station. Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
3.9 miles Hotel Ponce de Leon
1721 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables 3314		 Cross Ponce de Leon Blvd. to catch free Trolley at Madeira Avenue going south to Douglas Station. Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
3.8 miles Extended Stay America
3640 SW 22nd St (Coral Way), Miami 33145		 Walk west on Coral Way, crossing Douglas Road,  then 2 blocks to Ponce de Leon Blvd. Turn left on Ponce and look for the trolley stop just before Andalusia Avenue. Take the free Trolly south to Douglas Station. Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
3.7 miles Hotel St. Michel | Historic Landmark + Boutique Hotel
162 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables 33134		 Cross Ponce de Leon Blvd. to catch the free Trolley between Alcazar Avenue and Alhambra Circle and go south to Douglas Station. Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
3.5 miles Aloft, Coral Gables
2524 S Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables 33134		 Cross Le Jeune Road headed east and walk east 2 blocks on Andalusia Avenue to Ponce de Leon Blvd. Turn right and look for the trolley stop just before Valencia Avenue. Take the free trolley south to Douglas Station. Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
2.5 miles Four Points by Sheraton
3861 SW 40th St (Bird Rd), Coral Gables 33146		 Walk 1 block west to cross Ponce de Leon Blvd. and look for free Trolley stop just before Altara Avenue. Take the Trolley to Douglas Station. [Or, walk east and 3 blocks south (.3 miles) to Douglas Station.] Take Metrorail 1 stop south to University Station. Walk .5 mile to Newman Alumni Center.
1.5 miles Gables Inn (not on Expedia)
730 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables 33146		 Walk south along US-1 or cross over US-1 to the parallel Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Go south 1.27 miles along the campus' south border to Newman Alumni Center.
0.4 miles Thesis Hotel Miami (across US1 from UM)
1350 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables 33146
>University of Miami Corporate Rate Discount Code = UMIA		 Walking Distance—Walk south and cross US1 at the light at South Alhambra Circle. Turn left at Ponce de Leon Blvd. and walk .38 miles to the Newman Alumni Center.
 Miles to UM SOUTH MIAMI   

South Miami is the closest 'downtown' area to the University of Miami campus. There are a big variety of restaurants and creative boutiques. Publix Supermarket and Whole Foods are in walking distance from the Newman Alumni Center. "Sunset Place" has an AMC 24 Theatre Complex. The South Miami Metrorail station is on the UM side of US-1.

Google Earth view of South Miami showing some hotels
0.8 Sunset Inn, South Miami
5850 Sunset Drive, South Miami 33143		 Walking Distance—Exit the hotel and turn right onto SW 72nd Street (Sunset Drive). Walk to SW 57th Avenue (Red Road) and turn left (north).  Walk north on Red Road to cross US-1 to Levante Avenue, turn right. The Newman will be on your left when the road ends at the Baseball Stadium.
 Miles to UM DADELAND (KENDALL)    

The Kendall (city name) area is home to the super-popular Dadeland Mall.  The Dadeland area is served by two Metrorail Stations: Dadeland North and Dadeland South. There are many restaurants in and around the mall, as well as 2 other nearby (smaller) malls. TRIVIA: The outer part of the mall, particularly the original main entrance, was featured in the 1985 Chuck Norris film Invasion U.S.A. The inside and outside of the mall was featured in the 1990 Alec Baldwin film Miami Blues.

Google Earth view of Dadeland area (in Kendall, south of Miami) showing some hotels
3.0 AC Hotel by Marriott, Dadeland
7695 N Kendall Dr, Miami 33156 (Dadeland Mall)		 Walk 2 blocks to Dadeland South Metrorail Station, then take it 3 stops north to University Station
3.5 Courtyard Marriott, Miami Dadeland
9075 S Dadeland Blvd., Miami 33156		 Walk 1 block to Dadeland South Metrorail Station, then take it 3 stops north to University Station
2.9 Hampton Inn, Miami Dadeland
8200 SW 70th Avenue, Miami 33143		 Walk 3 blocks to Dadeland North Metrorail Station, then take it 2 stops north to University Station
3.1 Aloft, Miami Dadeland
7600 N Kendall Drive, Miami 33156		 Walk 1 mile or take complimentary hotel shuttle (3 mile radius) to Metrorail Dadeland South Station, then take it 3 stops north to University Station

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

The Miami Metrorail is available at Miami International Airport (take it south to University Station). The elevated trains run the southern border of the UM campus along Ponce de Leon Boulevard and US-1 every 10 minutes or so between 5:00AM and midnight. Metrorail costs $2.25 per trip (valid for 3 hours after activated). "Easy" cards may be purchased from a vending machine at the station or go touchless with the GO Miami-Dade Transit app. Cash is not accepted.

 

FREE TRANSPORTATION

The City of Coral Gables offers hop-on/hop-off free rides around downtown on the Freebee (pictured below | download the app).

The City also offers free Trolley service (one around downtown Coral Gables and one called the "Downtown Express"). The Downtown Express will take you to the Douglas Road Metrorail station (which travels south to UM, or north to downtown Miami and beyond), to the University of Miami campus (stopping at the University Metrorail Station) (Trolley stops map). The Trolley has easily identifiable signs marking route stops (pictured below the Freebee).

There is also a free trolley to Downtown Miami (listed here as the Coral Way Route) from the corner of Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Boulevard (trolley stops map / .25 mi from Aloft to trolley).

Freebee Coral Gables ride service vehicle

Coral Gables free Trolley service vehicle

 

Coral Gables Trolley stops map

 

CONFERENCE VENUES

Day 1 of Visual Discovery 2024 takes place at the University of Miami Shalala Student Center Complex, located on west side of the University of Miami campus (red marker, bottom-left corner on Google map below). The Newman is approximately one-half mile from the Miami Metrorail "University Station."

Donna SHALALA STUDENT CENTER COMPLEX
1330 Miller Drive Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

 

Day 2 of Visual Discovery will be held at the Newman Alumni Center, located on SW edge of the University of Miami campus (red marker, bottom-left corner on Google map below). The Newman is approximately one-half mile from the Miami Metrorail "University Station."

Robert and Judi Prokop Newman ALUMNI CENTER
6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

 

 

 

 

 

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