I also checked the Double Tree next door to the Marriot,its already sold out.

$40 to vallet on south beach/ocean dr last year.

Then he tried to up sell to $80 to park it on the street.....said no thanks. He ended up leaving it street side/infront of the club anyway.

We stayed on Collins Ave. at the Shelborne which is within walking distance of the Convention Center and all the beach bars. Like a lot of places down there, it is a dump and it was over $300/night but the location was spot on I thought between the show and the bars.

http://www.shelborne.com/default-en.html

Last year was my first time as well, had a great time! I stayed in south beach in a similar place, just somewhere to rest. This year im staying at the Clevelander in south beach. Fun bar and nice place from what i remember last year.