Travel and Accommodations

Hotels

The University of Miami has negotiated special room rates for alumni during Alumni Weekend and Homecoming at the hotels listed below.

Rates are subject to change, please contact the individual hotel for current rates. When making a reservation, call the hotel directly and remember to mention the hotel’s group code. Hotels will fill up early, so make your reservation today!

CORAL GABLES

Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
305-445-1926
Rate: $235
Code: UM Corporate Rates

Holiday Inn, UM
1350 South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
305-667-5611
Rate: $139
Code: ILYOY

Westin Colonnade
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
305-441-2600 or 800-Westin1
Rate: $219 or $249
Code: 8751

 
COCONUT GROVE

Hampton Inn Coconut Grove/Coral Gable
2800 SW 28 Terrace
Miami, Florida 33133
305-448-2800
Rate: $104
Code: L-PRA (online) UM Alumni (phone)
*includes full breakfast
*for online reservations, be sure to click "Book Now" and enter code into the Promotions Offer/Code box

The Mutiny Hotel
2951 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
305-441-2100
Rate: $95 or $195
Code: UMLA
*Special rates only available by phone reservation, be sure to mention the rate code.

Hotel in the Grove
(Marriott-Managed Hotel)
2649 S. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
888-249-3819
e-mail: gladys.calle@marriott.com
Rate: $92
Code: Ask for the University of Miami rate
*Includes full American Breakfast Buffet for up to 2 people in room and complimentary Wi-FI

 
DADELAND

Hotel Indigo
7600 North Kendall Drive
Miami, Florida 33156
305-595-6000
Rate: $99 plus tax with continental breakfast
Code: ILYOY, University of Miami

Marriott Miami Dadeland
9090 South Dadeland Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33156
800-228-9290
Rate: $149
Code: UOM
*Complimentary shuttle to/from MIA.
 
*shuttles run 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily, prior arrangements required.
From MIA to hotel: Call the hotel at 305-670-7540 to arrange for airport pick-up after you collect your luggage.
To MIA from hotel: Report to the front desk 5 minutes prior to desired departure time to schedule.

BRICKELL / DOWNTOWN MIAMI

Conrad Miami
Espirito Santo Plaza
1395 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
305-503-6500
Rate: $159 or $179
Code: Ask for the UM Rate

Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, Florida 33131
305-577-1000
Rate: $179
Code: University of Miami
MIAMI BEACH

The Angler’s Boutique Resort
Co-Owned by Marc K. Lawrence, Esq. B.B.A. ’96, L.L.M.P. ’00
660 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
866-729-8800
Rate: $199
Code: University of Miami
*Special rate only available by phone reservation, be sure to mention the rate code.

The Richmond Hotel
Owned by Patti B.B.A. ’57 and Allan B.B.A. ’55, M.B.A. ’58 Herbert
1757 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305-538-2311
Rate: $159 (includes breakfast, lunch, parking, and a welcoming mojito)
Code: UM Alumni
*Call The Richmond Hotel directly for special alumni air, car rental, and hotel packages available.

Stay at Lincoln
Owned by Ernesto Arguello B.S.C.E. ’02, B.S.A.E. ’02
1611 Lenox Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
786-873-7829 or 305-359-5251
Rate: $125, $250
Code: CANES

 

Air Travel

The two closest airports to the University of Miami are:

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - approximately 20 minutes from the University
  • Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) - approximately  45 minutes from the University 

Receive a 5 percent discount on AmericanAirlines—discount code: 99N9AJ

 

Car Rentals

The University of Miami is proud to offer our Alumni with special rental rates with Alamo.

A 10% discount on your rental and unlimited mileage. Contact your travel agent or Alamo Rent-A-Car at 1-800-327-9633 and provide the following code: #93755. Visit www.alamo.com for online reservations.

 
The University of Miami is proud to offer our Alumni with special rental rates with Avis.

Avis Rent A Car, is supplying alumni a discount rate for Alumni Weekend & Homecoming 2009. Call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available or visit www.avis.com to place your reservation online. The discount is effective 7 days before and 7 days after the event. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is G028671 for Alumni Weekend & Homecoming.

 

Campus

On Campus Parking

On-campus parking passes for all Alumni Weekend participants will be e-mailed or mailed. These passes are valid only November 5 to 8, 2009. Passes are NOT valid at parking meters or in spaces marked “reserved,” “Disabled,” or Service.”

Event Shuttles

Shuttle transportation will be available from the following locations to Alumni Weekend and Homecoming events. Schedule is as follows:

Shuttle #1
Friday, November 6
Destination: Alumni Avenue
Pick-up locations: Biltmore Hotel / The Mutiny Hotel / The Holiday Inn, UM
Cost: $10 per person

Shuttle #2
Saturday, November 7
Destination: Pregame Celebration / Game at Land Shark Stadium
Pick-up locations: Biltmore Hotel / The Mutiny Hotel / The Holiday Inn, UM / Lot 42 (Coral Gables Campus)
Cost: $10 per person