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It's a Courtyard, and it does Courtyard things well. You get a pool, a bistro with Starbucks, and Marriott says the port is just minutes away.
The cruise extras aren't confirmed. Marriott lists no shuttle, and its park-and-cruise offer for this hotel no longer loads, so it sits nineteenth.
If that offer comes back, it'll climb — check the offers page before you book.
Book it if
- Marriott Bonvoy members
- Fly-in cruisers who'll take a rideshare
Look elsewhere if
- You're bringing a pet.
- You want breakfast included.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Courtyard Downtown Brickell publishes.
The Bistro does food, seasonal cocktails and Starbucks, and there's a pool and a 24-hour gym. Marriott notes Metrorail's Government Center station nearby.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service. A cruise blog lists an hourly $10 port shuttle; Marriott doesn't confirm it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not free. The Bistro serves breakfast and Starbucks.
Marriott says it's "just minutes from the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $45 a day, with a 6-foot-8 clearance. A Marriott cruise-and-park offer for this hotel now opens a generic offers page, so we couldn't read its terms.
Night-Before Score: 36 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
No shuttle, per Marriott. Metrorail's Government Center station is nearby.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service. A cruise blog lists an hourly $10 port shuttle; Marriott doesn't confirm it.
Marriott says it's "just minutes from the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on the meter, and Miami-Dade sets a $15 minimum for trips that start at MIA. Rideshare picks up on the arrivals and departures levels. Or ride Metrorail’s Orange Line downtown.
No shuttle, per Marriott.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service. A cruise blog lists an hourly $10 port shuttle; Marriott doesn't confirm it.
Marriott says it's "just minutes from the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage.
From FLL without a hotel shuttle
Fort Lauderdale’s own pages put a taxi to PortMiami at about $67 on one page and $86 on another, and allow 90 minutes in traffic. Plan on a taxi, a rideshare or a pre-booked car.
Self-parking is $45 a day, with a 6-foot-8 clearance. A Marriott cruise-and-park offer for this hotel now opens a generic offers page, so we couldn't read its terms.
Parking for your stay: $45 a day; 6-foot-8 clearance.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service. A cruise blog lists an hourly $10 port shuttle; Marriott doesn't confirm it.
Marriott says it's "just minutes from the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Distance
No mileage statedMarriott says it's "just minutes from the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $45 a day, with a 6-foot-8 clearance. A Marriott cruise-and-park offer for this hotel now opens a generic offers page, so we couldn't read its terms.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own garages
$25/dayPortMiami charges $25 a day for long-term parking at most of its garages, and $35 at Garage AA. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian book their own garages. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: miamidade.govThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteThe Bistro does food, seasonal cocktails and Starbucks, and there's a pool and a 24-hour gym. Marriott notes Metrorail's Government Center station nearby.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free. The Bistro serves breakfast and Starbucks.
Address
Downtown, by the Miami River200 SE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33131
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Courtyard Downtown Brickell publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None listed
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
$45 a day; 6-foot-8 clearance
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid, at The Bistro
Pool
Pool
Pets
Pets aren't allowed.
Food and drink on site
- The BistroFood, seasonal cocktails and Starbucks
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Roll-in showers are listed.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Before you book
Worth knowing
- You must be 21 to check in.
- The garage clearance is 6 feet 8 inches.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The terms of the Set Sail & Stay cruise-and-park offer
- A port shuttle
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Courtyard Downtown Brickell FAQ
Does Courtyard Downtown Brickell have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service. A cruise blog lists an hourly $10 port shuttle; Marriott doesn't confirm it.
Does Courtyard Downtown Brickell have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Miami International: No shuttle, per Marriott. Metrorail's Government Center station is nearby. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: No shuttle, per Marriott.
Can I park at Courtyard Downtown Brickell while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $45 a day, with a 6-foot-8 clearance. A Marriott cruise-and-park offer for this hotel now opens a generic offers page, so we couldn't read its terms.
How far is Courtyard Downtown Brickell from PortMiami?
Marriott says it's "just minutes from the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage. It sits in our Downtown & Bayfront band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Miami-Dade taxis from the port run on the meter with a $15 minimum, Carnival sells a transfer back for its guests, and shared shuttles are on Viator.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid, at The Bistro. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
6-foot-8 clearance.
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