A pool set amid lush greenery and amazing views is the setting for our guests at the Hilton Miami Airport, along with smartly refreshed rooms and common areas. After a head-to-toe renovation in 2012, the 14-story property is at the top of its game. On a peninsula extending into Blue Lagoon, the 508 accommodations have lovely views over the water. Flat-panel TVs with pay-per-view movies, minibars and coffeemakers are among the amenities. The spacious desks and ergonomic chairs are perfect when there's work to do, especially with Wi-Fi access available. This is the perfect destination for active travelers, with its outdoor pool in a geometric design, fitness room with cardio equipment, jogging trail, basketball and tennis courts. Dining options abound, from a casual restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to an indoor cafe to a poolside bar and grill (that doesn't even count the 24-hour room service). Dry cleaning and laundry service are nice perks. A shuttle to and from the airport is, a port shuttle is available for an additional charge and valet parking is also available. The hotel is on the edge of Miami International Airport less than four miles from the terminals. A six-mile drive southeast takes you to Little Havana and its atmospheric Cuban shops and eateries. If you're here for a cruise, the Port of Miami is eight miles east. Miami Beach and its whirlwind of activities are 11 miles east. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is 12 miles southeast, and the beginning of the Everglades is 14 miles west. An "excellent location" with "breathtaking views" is the first of many perks at the "peaceful" Hilton Miami Airport, which has a "beautifully appointed" lobby, rooms that "could not be nicer," a "huge" pool and a "timely" airport shuttle.