Ramada by Wyndham Miami Springs/Miami International Airport

The Ramada Miami Springs is in a nondescript two-story rectangular building, surrounded by a parking lot. Guests enter through automatic glass doors into the large lobby. The reception desk is off to the right, and a red London-style phone booth adds a pop of color to the beige tiled space. A monitor displays up-to-date Miami flight information. Black sofas plus black or purple contemporary chairs provide places for guests to linger in the lobby. Vending machines and a trio of microwaves stand prominently beside the front desk, and a small breakfast area with red dining chairs is off to the side. Some rooms are accessed by exterior walkways and the hotel is suited best for cost-conscious travelers who are taking flights or cruises out of Miami. 

The hotel is situated just five minutes from Miami International Airport by car, with free shuttle service to and from the airport provided. Several fast food places are within walking distance, but the sights and attractions of South Beach require a car to reach (it's a 20- to 25-minute drive depending on traffic). For gamblers, the Hialeah Park Racing & Casino and Magic City Casino are within a 10-minute drive. It's a 15-minute drive to the Port of Miami for guests departing on cruises. Families can get to Miami Children's Museum in about 15 minutes by car and to Zoo Miami in about 30 minutes. Miami Springs Golf & Country Club takes five minutes to reach by car. 

Rooms are modern and bright, with red, gold, and gray color schemes and a modern combination of dark and blonde wood furniture, plus purple chairs that add an additional splash of color. Large gold headboards pop against the red accent wall, while read-and-gray spotted bed runners lie atop the beds. Dark patterned rugs are spread across beige tile floors. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, free local phone calls, alarm clocks, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms with kitchenettes add extra space as well as mini-fridges, sinks, microwaves, and cups and glasses. Bathrooms are small and have showers only, with toiletries provided in large eco-friendly dispensers. Some rooms look out onto the pool and others into the parking lot. Noise from airplanes overhead can be heard in guest rooms.

The on-site Tom's NFL sports bar serves pub fare, soups, and salads for lunch and dinner, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails. The hotel's free continental breakfast (served in the lobby) includes juice, coffee, cereals, pastries, yogurt, and fruit. A rectangular outdoor pool is suitable for swimming laps, and the surrounding palm trees give it a tropical feel. For those who prefer to relax poolside, there are lounge chairs, dining sets, and umbrellas. A small fitness center has the basic requisite cardio and weight training equipment, but no free weights. Towels are provided, and there is a water fountain. The tiny business center has two computers and a printer for guests to use. The on-site laundry room has two sets of coin-operated washers and dryers, as well as a table for folding. A meeting room can accommodate up to 50 people and there is a tour operator in the lobby offering transportation and excursions. Pets are allowed for a fee with some restrictions and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The shuttle to the airport is free and runs once every hour, but there is a charge for the shuttle to the cruise terminal.