My wife and I stayed here 8 Sep. I got a fantastic rate from one of the bargain hotel .com web sites. We wanted something close to the airport because we were departing from MIA Sunday morning.
The front desk personnel were very accommodating. At the last minute of the day I needed to mail a package. It was a few minutes before 9PM. I inquired at the front desk about an overnight shipper that was near and still open. At first the receptionist thought they closed at 9. She advised me to wait a minute, she looked-up the phone number and called. Fortunately more me the shipper was open until 10PM. She got turn-by-turn directions and relayed the info to me.
The Candlewood Suites Miami Airport does not offer a shuttle to/from the airport. So, I got another fantastic deal for a rental car from one of the .com sellers.
The suites are very nice. The rooms are equipped for extended stays but cater to short stays also. In our room was a small kitchen area with a range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dinnerware, utensils, pot and pan, a small sink, and coffee maker with coffee.
The bed had a pillow top mattress and 4 fluffy pillows. Remote control for the T.V. The room had an office desk and chair and a lounge chair.
There is a laundry room with free washers and dryers. You can buy detergent using the honor system, simply tell the reception desk what you used.
Also at the front desk is a library of DVDs you can use free of charge.

I stayed at the Miami Candlewood on March 19, I have to disagree with the previous comment. First the hotels was totally renovated they have great beds. Rooms are clean they have free washers and dryers and little conveninece store that offers a wide variety of snacks and is self serve they trust us, did not find it pricy at all ,where can you find a soda for 50 cents? well at the candlewood. If you go to any full service hotel you will pay at least 2 dollars for a glass full of ice and little soda. They also have a grill availbale for guest use and they offer a complimentary BBq free on wenesday afternnon. Yes they clean the rooms once a week so if you stay less than that you wont get any housekeeping service, towels and linens are available if you need them, perhaps who change towels and linens everyday in our homes? I also have to compliment the whole staff they are absoulutley great, specially all the people at the front desk they will give you 5star treatment. They have a dvd library, at check in I asked for scary movies but they had only a few. I was surprised at the service, the manager called me and ask me the title of the movie I wanted I told him not to worry about it, he then went to blockbuster call me from the store and got a wide variety of movies and reserved the one I wanted the next day when i returned from work the movie was on my desk, thats what i called 10 star service. I highly recomend the hotel is like they said home away from home.

My husband and I travel on business weekly in Florida and we were shocked when we were looking at the motel rates in Miami. The first week in the area we decided to stay in Fort Lauderdale because the rates were much cheaper there. The second time in this area my husband chose this motel because the rates were much cheaper overall. We were shocked when we checked in to find that there wasn't any maid service available here unless you stay more than one week. One has to take their used towels down to the front desk to get clean ones every day. The rooms were very nice - like a studio apartment. They have very nice cooking utensils and appliances so you can cook in your room if you'd like to save money. They even have dishwashers in the rooms! Another nice amenity is their free washers and dryers; so bring your laundry detergent. You won't have to take home dirty clothes. They offer a little store to buy beverages, food, and snacks but the prices are outrageous! We had a few problems with maintenance issues and had to wait two whole days to have them repaired because they don't have a regular maintenance man on duty. They offer a free library of DVDs and video tapes.

My first experience at candlewood was absolutely great perfect hotel for a business woman that likes to cook since they have full kitchens. The staff is outstanding the manager was always available. Funny thing about this hotel is that they dont clean the rooms everyday just once a week. The hotel looks a bit old but is very clean, I stayed for 2 weeks and felt very much at home. I highly recomend the Candlewood miami ruuned by the cool handsome bald guy and his staff.