Arriving early in the day for a one night stay prior to embarkation on a cruise, we feel we got to see Fairfield Inn Miami South. We had read some of reviews with less than positive comments and wondered about our choice. All we experienced confirmed we had made the right choice. Mitch, the General manager, was more than helpful at the Front Desk. It was an active front desk that morning and he was right in there to help out. Malena, running the front desk, was polite efficient and capable, handling phone calls, check ins and check outs. As we arrived early and needed to wait for room, she was more than attentive and hospitable to our needs. She offered more than once to keep our luggage until a room was ready. When we decided to go for lunch in Little Havana (El Rincon Asturiano--recommended if you want a taste of Spain), we were about to take her up on the offer when a room was ready. Malena gladly made reservations for a taxi to take us to the restaurant and was quite apologetic when a cab did not arrive within a reasonable time When saw that we were still waiting outside, she offered us some water and immediately called again to resolve the issue. It seems the first cab picked up the wrong guests. Armando, the shuttle driver on airport pick up, was the best in many ways. As we watch all the staff going about their assigned morning duties, we were impressed with the espirit de corps of all from housekeeping (cleanliness ), breakfast staff and management to ensure meeting and catering to the needs of all guests. Lastly, many other guests were staying just as we were for one night. That was a good sign that we were in a good place. Also, the Fairfield Inn offers a cruise shuttle package, check it out as it may fit your needs. Bill & Melanie New Windsor, D