4.5★
Brickell
InterContinental Miami
The closest full-service tower to PortMiami — bay views and a five-minute ride to the cruise terminal.
Bayfront luxury · walkable PortMiami access
Brickell runs along Biscayne Bay just south of Downtown — a cluster of glass towers that houses Miami's banking district and some of its best hotels. The bayfront locations are genuine: many Brickell properties have direct bay views, and the ride to PortMiami is five to ten minutes.
Brickell City Centre raised the neighborhood's restaurant and retail game significantly. For pre-cruise stays, business trips that bleed into beach days, or anyone who wants big-city hotel amenities without committing to South Beach, Brickell is the play.
The closest full-service tower to PortMiami — bay views and a five-minute ride to the cruise terminal.
Rooftop pool with full Biscayne Bay views — the best hotel perch in Brickell.
Full-on luxury with an indoor basketball court and a Jim McLean golf studio — yes, really.
Connected to Brickell City Centre — balconies in most rooms and Sugar, the 40th-floor rooftop bar.
The 50th-floor WET Deck pool is one of the highest in Miami — skyline views in every direction.
About 2 miles. A rideshare from most Brickell hotels to the PortMiami terminals takes 5–10 minutes and typically costs $10–$20. It is the most convenient hotel neighborhood for cruise passengers.
Yes — Brickell is one of Miami's most walkable neighborhoods. Restaurants, Brickell City Centre, and the bayfront are all on foot. The free Metromover loop also connects Brickell to Downtown.
If your trip is beach-first, choose South Beach. If you're cruising from PortMiami, mixing business with leisure, or want a city feel with skyline and bay views, Brickell is the better base.