Ft. Lauderdale Hotel help needed

Can someone please suggest a hotel near Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale for a pre-cruise stay?

Possibly one that has a free shuttle to the port and food available ?

THANKS

Lots of suggestions out on the Florida Departures board. Embassy Suites, Hyatt, Hilton, et. al.

You'll find lots of suggestions here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495

We like the Gallery One Doubletree because of the room layout. It is also a hop skip and a jump from the grocery store, mall and Starbucks....

Embassy Suites is always our choice!

We stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites.

Was a nice hotel, close to shopping, and included breakfast.

The shuttle was approx $10 - $15 per person

We would stay there again.

Was approx $250 per night.

Embassey suites or the Amerisuites right by it. They have shuttles but I prefer snagging a cab and not being on a crowded shuttle. Cab rid is cheap. $15-$17

You could check this site for hotels in the area in different price ranges

http://www.pre-cruisehotels.com/

Springhill suites. Free shuttle from airport and free shuttle to cruise port. Very clean, super friendly staff, free cookies and bottles of water throughout the day. Also, right across from a big shopping center with restaurants and a BJ's. Love it for a pre-cruise stay!

If you're looking for a budget spot, we always stay at the Quality Inn & Suites Airport/Cruise Port South. They have a free shuttle to and from the cruise port and airport, free breakfast, and free internet.We usually pay around $100 a night.

We like Comfort Inn & Suites on 17th. From the rooms on the east side you can see most of the cruise ships in the port.

We stayed at Hyatt Place 17th St.It has a nice free breakfast buffet and there is a mall with shops and restaurants down the street and just across the way.

Shuttle from airport to hotel is almost free($2) but we took a taxi to the port as it was quicker and a touch less expensive than the shuttle from the hotel. ($10)

THANKS everyone ! I got the Embassy Suites. It was the best bargain and looked nice.

If you're looking for a budget spot, we always stay at the Quality Inn & Suites Airport/Cruise Port South. They have a free shuttle to and from the cruise port and airport, free breakfast, and free internet.We usually pay around $100 a night.

We are staying here prior to March cruise and the airport shuttle from Ft lauderdale is free but it is $15 to POM one way or $25 round trip or $10 to Ft Lauderdale cruise port. Seems to be a good deal..

We are staying here prior to March cruise and the airport shuttle from Ft lauderdale is free but it is $15 to POM one way or $25 round trip or $10 to Ft Lauderdale cruise port. Seems to be a good deal..

Whoops we are staying at Days Inn Ft Lauderdale cruise port south not Quality so sorry for the confusion..

We are staying at the Best Western Oceanside. Looks great!

THANKS everyone ! I got the Embassy Suites. It was the best bargain and looked nice.

You will like the Embassy Suites. We always stay there. They have free Happy Hour in the evening, and a nice breakfast is included with your stay. Sometimes we take a cab to the port, but mostly, sign up for their Shuttle upon arrival at the Hotel. It is a beautiful place to stay.

Do not stay at Roadway Inn

Instead of taking the shuttle from ES, take a taxi whenever you are ready for the same cost as the shared shuttle.

We like Embassy Suites also. Enjoy their lunch on the patio near the pool.

Good walking area to restaurants and shopping. Enjoy your stay.

Whoops we are staying at Days Inn Ft Lauderdale cruise port south not Quality so sorry for the confusion..

We will be there in Feb. The reviews look highly varied so we will see. Looks like we can walk to the Oakwood Plaza for dining and shopping.

We loved Embassy suites 2 years ago,.. But this year it's sold out for April 22nd :(