Kimpton EPIC Hotel Shuttles

A staple of downtown looking out at the Miami River, Kimpton EPIC Hotel is a trendy oasis for young business travelers and seasoned families alike, offering balconied views in most rooms as well as access to multiple pools on a 16th-floor plaza. Club packages add access to a special lounge serving breakfast and evening appetizers, general amenities available to all including complimentary Wi-Fi and an evening wine hour. With several miles from the west side’s Miami International Airport, guests can easily maneuver through town with the nearby Knight Center Metromover Station, as well as private rental options ranging from casual sedans to spacious chartered buses. Meet-and-greet services add to the joy through basic taxis and luxury limousines as well, whether travelers are looking to bypass the traffic around AmericanAirlines Arena or take a tour of Miami Beach in likewise fashion.

Enjoy a European-style breakfast at LaMuse Cafe & Restaurant when the day starts, located in the lobby and offering fresh coffee with paninis alongside a small art gallery, afterward crossing the Miami River via the Brickell Avenue Bridge, looking forward to instant access the RiverWalk Trail, along the way archeological remnants of old Miami at the Miami Circle National Historic Landmark as well as the artificial island of upscale resorts at Brickell Key. Toward the opposite direction is Bayfront Park and the 1920s architecture of the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, famous for its history as a newspaper office and renown for its exhibits on Cuban immigration. Grab a bite to eat from Area 31 at the end of the evening, looking forward to vivid views of the Miami skyline from a towering restaurant, or go for underrated class with upscale seafood from Truluck’s.