Miami needs little introduction as a vibrant city and beach resort, with a fantastic mix from the Downtown area to Little Havana, the famous Coconut Grove and the beaches of Miami beach and Key Biscane.
The races start Downtown near to the causeways to Miami Beach and just a short stroll from our hotel for the weekend, the Hilton Downtown Miami. From the start you make your way across MaCarther Causeway on to Miami Beach and return along Venetian Causeway back to the downtown area where the half marathon finishes.
Marathoners continue out to Coconut Drive and return on South Bayshore Drive finishing back in the downtown area.
Thur 27 Jan: Depart from London Heathrow today on the Virgin Atlantic flight VS005 to Miami departing at 12.30 and arriving at 17.15. Transfer to your hotel for 4 nights on room only basis, the Hilton Downtown.
Fri 28 Jan: At leisure in Miami - registration at Miami Beach Convention Centre.
Sat 29 Jan: Registration at Miami Convention Centre. Pre-race dinner at Hard Rock cafe (must be pre-booked $25 per person).
Sun 30 Jan: 6.15am Start of the Marathon and Half Marathon.
Mon 31 Jan: Transfer to Miami Airport for the Virgin Atlantic flight VS006 to London Heathrow departing at 19.55 and arriving at 09.25 next day.
HILTON DOWNTOWN MIAMI****
Located in Downtown Miami and walking distance to the new Miami Performing Arts Centre, close to Bayside Marketplace and the Port of Miami. Only minutes from Miami Beach over beautiful Venetian Causeway.
Restaurant
One full-service restaurant on property, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lobby Bar opens in the afternoon. Numerous alternatives close by.
Exterior
Modern 21-story high-rise, lobby, outdoor pool, and restaurant on the 3rd floor.
Lobby
Large lobby offering complementary Wi-Fi Internet access, seating space and gift shop.
General
This high-rise hotel offers a roof-top oversized outdoor swimming pool.
Facilities
Total Number of Rooms: 527
Earliest check-in at 15:00
Porterage 24 hour
1 outdoor pool (heated)
Coach parking
Gymnasium
Car rental facilities
| Large sized lobby
9 lifts
Room Service from 6:00 to 23:00
21 floors
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Shop
Business centre
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Room Types
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Suites
- Quad rooms
- Non-smoking rooms |
Area Location:
Central
3 kms to city centre
16 kms to the nearest airport (miami)
2 minute walk to the nearest metro station (train & bus stations)
27 km to the nearest station (amtrak)
1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
12 km to the nearest beach
General Room Details
Standard
| Spacious and recently renovated guestrooms, decorated in contemporary style and colours and offering all modern amenities. Floor-to-ceiling windows with great city views. |
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| Facilities |
Internet via television
Television
Radio
Automatic wake-up call
| Connection for laptop
Satellite television
Hairdryer
Voltage 110v
| Air conditioning
In-house movie
Trouser press
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King Suite
| Spacious and recently renovated guestrooms, decorated in contemporary style and colours and offering all modern amenities. Floor-to-ceiling windows with great city views. |
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| Facilities |
Internet via television
Television
Radio
Automatic wake-up call
| Connection for laptop
Satellite television
Hairdryer
Voltage 110v
| Air conditioning
In-house movie
Trouser press
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