I had the opportunity to stay at the Diplomat as a...

I had the opportunity to stay at the Diplomat as a convention attendee. The resort is about 30 min drive from MIA and is right on the beach. We arrived to the hotel around 6p on a Sunday and was able to get checked in quickly. For $15 extra per night, I upgraded to a room in the 10th floor with a wrap balcony.

The room: was clean and had the right number of towels; some of my coworkers were missing hand towels, the towel you step on when you get out of the shower, and/or a washcloth. - The balcony was huge and offered beautiful views. - Go green! If you hang the card outside your door before 1a, cleaning staff will bypass your room. For each night/day you do this, you earn a $5 credit towards your food/drink bill... one thing to note here is... you have to ask for the credit. The card does not clearly tell you this.

Dinning: the only dining within walking distance from the resort are other resorts and hotels. While the food was delicious on site, it was expensive! Fortunately, work coveres the meals. Gratuity is included wherever we ate - even off site, so pay attention to that.

Staff: Everyone we encountered was helpful and patient. A special shout out to the event staff, you all are awesome! They had beautifully displayed tables, and the food was amazing. I enjoyed chatting with several of them and hearing their story. They definitely were a value add to my experience.

Local: load the Circuit app for free rides within 3 miles of the resort- be prepared to wait though. We grabbed a Circuit to get us up to the Broadwalk (not Boardwalk). There you will find cute shops and local dinning.

Gave 4 stars because of the cost. If work wasn't covering the bill, I would likely stay at a location that less expensive.

Overall, I was very please and thankful for the experience.