Runway Inn

We stayed for one night before leaving for a cruise.The rooms are really small but the beds are comfortable. It looks as though they are trying to update the hotel. Not much to look at from the outside. Wasn't sure about the neighborhood either. I was assured that my car was safe and it was. Front desk was very helpful for the most part. A cab was there within a few minutes.

We (my friend and I) stayed at this hotel twice -- before and after our cruise. The first room we stayed in was a bit run down, but had the basics: shower, sink, toilet and a king size bed with a TV. The second time around we stayed in a room that had the same components but seemed more updated and cleanly. I would recommend this hotel if one was only staying for a night or 2, like my friend and I. I would not recommend it for longer stays, as there are not many amenities. It is also located right next to Miami International Airport in a sketchy part of town. No restaurants nearby, but it's easy to catch a cab (if you're willing to pay the $50 each way that it takes you to get out of the range of the airport neighborhoods and into Miami). The night manager/desk attendant was extremely pleasant and helpful. It was convenient to have the courtesy shuttle from the airport to the hotel and the hotel to the seaport for our cruise. They were very helpful and efficient. Our second stay, we decided to rent a car, and parking is directly on the side of the hotel and very convenient. All-in-all, this hotel was sufficient and satisfactory for the short stay we had, but again, I would not recommend this hotel for longer stays.