Miami lakes is a wonderful community that is quiet but full of life. There are many shops and places to eat within easy walking distance of the hotel. The area around the hotel is very clean and there is a medium size sports facility with outdoor and indoor facilities right across the street. Great location.
The hotel itself has many services such as a pool, great outdoor courtyard and seating, and a restaurant.
I found the hotel services to be outdated with old TVs, dirty walls and ceilings, the bathroom door was on old hinges and wouldn't close right. The room had two queen beds but only one hook to hang any clothes. The pool is open sunrise to sunset which is disappointing as evening swims are often quite enjoyable. Employee at the desk during the night was not very helpful with finding my room and did not explain anything about the restaurant, parking rules, pool hours, or check-in/out times unless I asked him about every specific thing. His answers were short and made it clear he did not want to talk.
I would not like to return to this hotel just because there are better hotels out there. Overall this is still an adequate hotel that provides a safe stay in a great neighborhood. For a facility this big in such a nice neighborhood I expect more modern facilities and hospitable staff.