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HOTELS near UM

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.

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 Newman Alumni Center (.89 km).
3.9 miles	Hotel Arya, Coconut Grove (more centrally located) 2889 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133	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	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	1 block from the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. Approx. 1 mile walk to central Coconut Grove district
3.4 miles	The Mutiny Hotel, Coconut Grove (closest to Metrorail) 2951 S Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133 University of Miami Corporate Rate Discount Code = UMCG	1.1 miles from the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. 2 block 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).
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 Trolley 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.
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.
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 at right | 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 to the left of the Trolley below).

There is also a free trolley to Downtown Miami  (the Coral Way Route) from the corner of Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. (See trolley stops map below)