Residence Inn Miami Airport Honored by TripAdvisor With a 2012 Certificate of Excellence

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - Aug 1, 2012) - For any hotel or resort, there is no higher praise than the kind that comes from its guests. Recognition from those who have actually stayed at a property is the most potent validation of a hotel's service and hospitality for both staff and management. So it is with extreme pride Marriott International announces that TripAdvisor has awarded the 2012 Certificate of Excellence to the popular MIA Airport hotel, Residence Inn Miami Airport.

Extended by TripAdvisor to qualifying businesses worldwide, the Certificate of Excellence is the result of consistently positive feedback on the hotel from TripAdvisor users. Specifically, the award honors hospitality excellence, and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews. Only 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. The Residence Inn Miami Airport is one of 134 Marriott International-managed select service and extended stay hotels to win this award. These properties include Courtyard®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, SpringHill Suites®, Residence Inn® and TownePlace Suites® hotels, and represent more than 25% of Marriott's managed portfolio.

Located in Miami, FL the award-winning Residence Inn Miami Airport is owned by Thayer Lodging Group. The hotel's prime location near Coconut Grove, South Beach, University of Miami, Coral Gables and countless golf courses, and rates beginning at $111 per night, make it an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers.

The Residence Inn Miami Airport has an impressive 4.5/5 rating on TripAdvisor. One recent guest described the 2-bedroom suite on TripAdvisor by saying, "The rooms were huge; I had a two bedroom with two baths. I love that each room had a private bath and a full kitchen." Another mentioned the staff and service: "This hotel has a shuttle to and from the Miami Airport that runs every 15 minutes. The staff are really helpful and friendly."

Just 15 miles from Sun Life Stadium, and a popular choice among hotels near Miami, the Residence Inn Miami Airport offers a complimentary airport shuttle to MIA airport and complimentary high-speed Internet access, plus all of the conveniences of the Marriott Miami Airport Campus, shared with a full service Marriott and a Courtyard hotel. Guests going to or from Miami airport park, fly, stay, and feel free to relax and unwind in one of this extended stay Miami hotel's 163 spacious suites, offering full kitchens, homelike surroundings and a community atmosphere to make guests feel instantly welcome whether they're staying for the night, the week, or the month.

The Residence Inn Miami Airport and Marriott International would like to sincerely thank all of its guests for their valuable feedback, input and recognition.

For more information or for reservations, call 1-305-642-8570 to contact the hotel directly, reach out to a travel agent or visit www.marriott.com.

About the Residence Inn Miami Airport
Located in the heart of Miami's metropolitan area, this top choice among pet friendly hotels in Miami is just one mile from Miami International Airport, and close to attractions such as Coconut Grove, South Beach, University of Miami, Coral Gables and countless golf courses. With spacious hotel suites, Miami airport's Residence Inn also offers 650 square feet of total meeting space is great for small gatherings, and guests can take advantage of 163 suites on six floors. Guests enjoy amenities such as an on-site BBQ/Grill area, laundry, an exercise room, continental breakfast and grocery shopping service, making it an affordable, comfortable choice for many travelers.