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The JW Marquis is here for the night, not the logistics. Boulud Sud and Enliven Spa are at the hotel, and AAA rates it Four Diamond.
It takes the twentieth spot because Marriott publishes nothing for cruisers: no shuttle, valet only and no free breakfast. Rideshare to the port and enjoy the dinner — that's what you're paying for.
Book it if
- Couples who want a serious dinner before the ship
- Anyone who wants a spa
Look elsewhere if
- You're bringing a pet.
- You want to drive and park cheaply.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what JW Marriott Marquis publishes.
Boulud Sud, Daniel Boulud's Mediterranean restaurant, is at the hotel, and so is Enliven Spa & Salon. It's AAA Four Diamond.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not free. The 345 Executive Lounge serves breakfast to guests with lounge access.
Marriott says it's "located near the Port of Miami" but gives no mileage. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, $47 to $62 overnight plus tax, per Marriott. A third-party parking site lists $15-a-day self-parking at the building; Marriott doesn't.
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. Marriott lists a taxi at $25 one way.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service.
Marriott says it's "located near 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. Marriott lists a taxi at $70 one way.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service.
Marriott says it's "located near 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.
Valet only, $47 to $62 overnight plus tax, per Marriott. A third-party parking site lists $15-a-day self-parking at the building; Marriott doesn't.
Parking for your stay: None listed; valet $47–$62 overnight plus tax.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service.
Marriott says it's "located near 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 "located near 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 unconfirmedValet only, $47 to $62 overnight plus tax, per Marriott. A third-party parking site lists $15-a-day self-parking at the building; Marriott doesn't.
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 siteBoulud Sud, Daniel Boulud's Mediterranean restaurant, is at the hotel, and so is Enliven Spa & Salon. It's AAA Four Diamond.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free. The 345 Executive Lounge serves breakfast to guests with lounge access.
Address
Miami River mouth255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as JW Marriott Marquis 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
Not on Marriott's overview; a fee-tracking site lists $39.55 a night
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
None listed; valet $47–$62 overnight plus tax
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not free; 345 Executive Lounge with lounge access
Pool
Pool
Pets
No pets. Service animals only.
Food and drink on site
- Boulud SudDaniel Boulud's Mediterranean restaurant
- 345 Executive LoungeBreakfast and afternoon refreshments, second floor
- Intermezzo Coffee BarEspresso, pastries and light bites
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Roll-in showers are available.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond
- Enliven Spa & Salon in the building
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A fee-tracking site lists a $39.55 nightly destination fee. Marriott's overview doesn't mention one, so ask.
- Valet is $47 to $62 overnight plus tax and city surcharges; Marriott also lists $76.29 daily.
- You must be 18 to check in.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The destination fee on Marriott's own pages
- Cruise parking
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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JW Marriott Marquis FAQ
Does JW Marriott Marquis have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service.
Does JW Marriott Marquis have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Miami International: No shuttle. Marriott lists a taxi at $25 one way. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: No shuttle. Marriott lists a taxi at $70 one way.
Can I park at JW Marriott Marquis while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only, $47 to $62 overnight plus tax, per Marriott. A third-party parking site lists $15-a-day self-parking at the building; Marriott doesn't.
How far is JW Marriott Marquis from PortMiami?
Marriott says it's "located near 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?
Not free; 345 Executive Lounge with lounge access. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. PortMiami's garages are priced by garage; check clearance with the port before you bring anything tall.
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