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Hotels near James L Knight Center for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals on Saturday, December 5, 2026, ranked by points value. Gondola compares the points redemption against the cash rate at every premium hotel within 6 km of the venue for event night, across Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Accor, and more, so you can see which way costs less before you book. Book direct through Gondola to earn your hotel loyalty points, credit card points, and Gondola Cash back on every reservation.

PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals at James L Knight Center

Hotels Near James L Knight Center for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Miami, FL

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Kaseya Center and the Bayfront venues sit beside Brickell's hotel cluster, where high cash rates on event nights make points redemptions especially strong. Prices below are for the night of the event, with the walk to James L Knight Center on every hotel. Want advanced search?

0.2 mi · 4 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

1.4 mi · 29 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

3.6 mi · 72 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

0.6 mi · 13 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

3.5 mi · 72 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

0.0 mi · 1 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

0.3 mi · 6 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

0.1 mi · 2 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

3.4 mi · 68 min walk to James L Knight Center · 2 nights from Dec 4

1.4 mi · 28 min walk to James L Knight Center · 2 nights from Dec 4

3.5 mi · 71 min walk to James L Knight Center · 1 night, Dec 5

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Where should I stay near James L Knight Center for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals?

For Saturday, December 5, 2026, Gondola compared live cash and points rates at premium hotels within 6 km of James L Knight Center and narrowed them to the 11 with the best points value for event night. The strongest points redemption is W Miami: 83,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for a night that costs $777 in cash, about 0.94 cents per point. For a more everyday stay, JW Marriott Miami runs 72,000 Marriott Bonvoy points versus $541, around 0.75 cents per point. Kaseya Center and the Bayfront venues sit beside Brickell's hotel cluster, where high cash rates on event nights make points redemptions especially strong. Every booking is direct with the hotel, so you keep your hotel loyalty points and status nights, earn your credit card points, and get 3-7% back in Gondola Cash on top of all of it.

Hotels near James L Knight Center for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals, ranked by points value

Premium hotels within 6 km of James L Knight Center with points availability for Saturday, December 5, 2026. Distance is a straight line from the venue; walking time assumes a brisk pace. Cash and points are per night for the stay shown. Value per point shows the cents of cash value you get for each point redeemed. Last updated October 30, 2026.
#HotelDistanceStayPoints programCash / nightPoints / nightValue per point
1W MiamiW Hotels0.2 mi · 4 min walk1 night, Dec 5Marriott Bonvoy$77783,0000.94¢
2Miami Marriott Biscayne BayMarriott Hotels & Resorts1.4 mi · 29 min walk1 night, Dec 5Marriott Bonvoy$60667,0000.90¢
3Marriott Stanton South BeachMarriott Hotels & Resorts3.6 mi · 72 min walk1 night, Dec 5Marriott Bonvoy$77093,0000.83¢
4JW Marriott MiamiJW Marriott0.6 mi · 13 min walk1 night, Dec 5Marriott Bonvoy$54172,0000.75¢
5the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio HotelTribute Portfolio3.5 mi · 72 min walk1 night, Dec 5Marriott Bonvoy$57377,0000.74¢
6JW Marriott Marquis MiamiJW Marriott0.0 mi · 1 min walk1 night, Dec 5Marriott Bonvoy$57080,0000.71¢
7InterContinental Miami, an IHG HotelInter-Continental0.3 mi · 6 min walk1 night, Dec 5IHG One Rewards$724118,0000.61¢
8Kimpton EPIC Hotel, an IHG HotelKimpton Hotels0.1 mi · 2 min walk1 night, Dec 5IHG One Rewards$677120,0000.56¢
9Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach, an IHG HotelKimpton Hotels3.4 mi · 68 min walk2 nights from Dec 4IHG One Rewards$634120,0000.53¢
10Hilton Miami DowntownHilton Hotels1.4 mi · 28 min walk2 nights from Dec 4Hilton Honors$39575,0000.53¢
11Kimpton Angler's Hotel, an IHG HotelKimpton Hotels3.5 mi · 71 min walk1 night, Dec 5IHG One Rewards$538103,0000.52¢

Staying near James L Knight Center for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals: common questions

Can I book a hotel near James L Knight Center with points for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals?

Yes. 11 premium hotels within 6 km of James L Knight Center have points availability for the night of December 5, 2026. The list above ranks them by cents-per-point value so you can see where your hotel points stretch furthest on event night.

Which hotel near James L Knight Center gives the most points value for PPL Miami - The Finals - Semifinals?

Right now it is W Miami at about 0.94 cents per point, redeeming 83,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for a night that would otherwise cost $777.

How far is W Miami from James L Knight Center?

W Miami is about 0.2 mi · 4 min walk from James L Knight Center, measured in a straight line from the venue, so plan on a little longer on foot.

What hotels are within walking distance of James L Knight Center?

5 of the ranked hotels are within a 20-minute walk of James L Knight Center. The closest is JW Marriott Marquis Miami at 0.0 mi · 1 min walk.

Do I still earn points and status booking Miami hotels through Gondola?

Yes. Gondola books directly with the hotel, so you keep your hotel loyalty points and status nights and earn your credit card points. On top of that you get 3-7% back in Gondola Cash, where $1 in Gondola Cash equals $1 toward your next booking.

How often are these Miami event hotel deals updated?

Gondola refreshes these rankings regularly from live rate data. This page was last updated October 30, 2026.

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