I don't know where to start, we flew to Miami the night before and decided on the wrong Hotel to stay at the LaQuinta Inn and Suites Miami Airport North The floors were filthy the floor in the bathroom was bubbled up from getting wet, the shower was not for tall people and it was a motel not a hotel as we were expecting, and the pool could use some cleaning. We did not partake in the continental breakfast so I cannot comment on that, The staff however was friendly and helpful, and signed us up for a a 10$ per person shuttle to the port. all in all not worth the money paid and free shuttle to the airport. (with a call to the hotel the shuttle was there within about 20 minutes,)
We decided to purchase the faster to the fun for 50$ it was worth it, it only took us about 20 minutes to get through security, get our paperwork done and get onto the ship, we were also able to go straight to our rooms and drop off our bags, then start enjoying our vacation.
Our Itinerary was a 7 day western Caribbean
nothing bad to say about our cabin, the steward was ok, but never saw him. the balcony was worth the extra money and not to bad for soundproofing. Was a lot bigger than people lead me to believe.