Travel Info

Airports

Several major airlines provide service to Miami. The two closest airports to the University of Miami are:

  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 8 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 30 miles

*Note: Mileage from airports are calculated based on distance from the hotel/ airport to the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center.

Hotels

Special rates are available during Alumni Weekend and Homecoming at the hotels below. (Note: Rates are subject to change.) Hotels listed with * indicate a shuttle stop.

Holiday Inn, UM (0.5 miles) *
1350 South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Tel: 305-667-5611
Web: www.hicoralgables.com
Rate: $139
Code: UM Alumni Weekend 2011

Biltmore Hotel (3 miles) *
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Tel: 305-445-1926
Web: www.biltmorehotel.com
Rate: $209 + tax and fees
Code: 2767

Sonesta Bayfront Hotel (3 miles)
2889 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Tel: 305-447-8258
Web: www.sonesta.com/coconutgrove
Rate: $152
Code: Sonesta Gold Account #UMA110EP

Hampton Inn Coconut Grove/Coral Gables (3.5 miles) *
2800 SW 28 Terrace
Miami, Florida 33133
Tel: 305-448-2800
Web: www.hamptoninncoconutgrove.com
Rate: $109
Code: UM Alumni Rate (phone) L-PRA (online)

Courtyard by Marriott, Miami Coconut Grove (4.5 miles)
2649 S Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Tel: 888-249-3819 or 305-858-2500
Web: www.marriott.com
Rate: $109
Code: UOM (general), UOMA (Kings), UOMB (doubles)

The Richmond Hotel (15 miles)
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
Tel: 305-538-2331
Web: www.richmondhotel.com
Rate: $159
Code: UM Alumni

The Crown, Oceanfront Furnished Apartments (15 miles)
Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms
4041 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Tel: 877-424-7848
Web: www.churchillsuites.com
Rates: 15% off with promotional code
Code: UM

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttles

  • Super Shuttle: 877-300-4826 (Miami International Airport)
  • Go Airport Shuttle: 800-244-8252 or 954-561-8888 (Ft. Lauderale-Hollywood International Airport)

Rental Car Agencies

Special rental rates are available to alumni at the following agencies. Be sure to mention the rate code.

  • Alamo: 800-354-2322, Code: 93755
  • Avis: 800-338-8211, Code: B133484
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 800-593-0505, Code: NA41126
  • Dollar Rent A Car: 800-800-4000, Code: TA3895

Taxi Cab Companies

  • Super Yellow Cab: 305-888-7777
  • Yellow Cab Taxi: 305-444-4444

Parking

On-campus parking passes for all Alumni Weekend and Homecoming participants can be downloaded here. These passes are valid only November 3 to 6, 2011. Passes are NOT valid at parking meters or in spaces marked "Reserved," "Disabled," or "Service." Download our parking map for more information on specific parking areas.

Event Shuttles

Round-trip shuttle transportation will be available from the following locations to Alumni Weekend and Homecoming events.

  • Friday, November 5
    Destination: Class Reunions and Alumni Avenue
    Pick-Up Locations: Newman Alumni Center, Biltmore Hotel, Hampton Inn Coconut Grove/Coral Gables, Holiday Inn
    Cost: $15 per person
  • Saturday, November 6
    Destination: Pregame/Game at Sun Life Stadium
    Pick-Up Locations: Newman Alumni Center, Biltmore Hotel, Hampton Inn Coconut Grove/Coral Gables, Holiday Inn
    Cost: $15 per person