Hotels in Fort Lauderdale close to port?

Could anyone please tell me of a nice hotel, close to the port that we can stay for one night before our cruise? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

The Residence Inn, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites are all near and provide a shuttle service to the port as well as to restaurants and shops.

Could anyone please tell me of a nice hotel, close to the port that we can stay for one night before our cruise? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

We stay at the Comfort Inn cruise port South. Free shuttle from airport and to cruise port also free breakfast. We all like it there.

We've stayed at the Hyatt Pier 66 which is really nice. This time we will be at the Holiday Inn Express on 17th St which offers shuttle service and also where we can leave our car during the cruise.

We have stayed several times at Extended Stay America on 17th Street. Free shuttle from airport (or a $12 taxi if you do not want to wait). Walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc. It does not have a "free" breakfast like the others, but it does not cost as much.

Check out the Florida Departures Board -- this is a recurring question with lots of good answers/recommendations too.

Try the Hampton Inn. They have a shuttle from airport to hotel and hotel to port. They also offer free breakfast. Believe it is the Hampton Inn Airport.

Check out the Florida Departures Board -- this is a recurring question with lots of good answers/recommendations too.

This is your best rec.:) Some of the hotels mentioned above are closer to the airport than the port. Familiarize yourself with the area. Hotels on or just off 17th St are the closest to the port. There are also beach hotels to consider. Least expensive will be the ones closer to the airport.

My 2 cents worth is the Marriott Renaissance on 17th. Restaurants are within walking distance, close to the piers, and there's a Walgreens right across the street for those forgotten items, or a munchie attack.

Try the Hampton Inn. They have a shuttle from airport to hotel and hotel to port. They also offer free breakfast. Believe it is the Hampton Inn Airport.

2301 SW 12th Avenue location

There is a good website with information regarding the Port Everglades area and its hotels:

http://www.sunny.org/cruise-and-play/

My 2 cents worth is the Marriott Renaissance on 17th. Restaurants are within walking distance, close to the piers, and there's a Walgreens right across the street for those forgotten items, or a munchie attack.

I agree with this recommendation for the Renaissance. Great location, very close to the pier. Can't recommend the Embassy Suites - we had a horrible stay there in May. The place is very tired, the ac/plumbing is very noisy to the point where we couldn't sleep and breakfast was a zoo.

All of the above hotels that have been mentioned are good. I always use Hotwire and take my chances. This coming weekend was a challenge, however. Hotels near the port were outrageous (well over $200 for a 2 star), even on Hotwire, due to the Boat Show. It was cheaper to rent a car, stay way out in Weston, and then shuttle to the port. Btw…Alamo and National provide a free shuttle from the rental car center at the Ft. Lauderdale airport to Port Everglades. Other car rental agencies don't participate.

We have stayed at both the Rennaissance and they Hyatt Place precruise. Both are great for a pre cruise stay and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The hotel thread will help you a lot!

The Embassy Suites-hands down. With the made to order breakfast and the free happy hour (manager's reception) it cannot be beat. Great location too.

Paul

Hi,

I have stayed at the Embassy Suites, Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and the Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port. All of these hotels are fine, but my favorite is the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six (I really like the hotel grounds and the large yacht harbor).

Chuck

Marriott Renaissance is the best pre-cruise hotel ....is it pricey, yes...but it's best place to stay for all of the reasons that were already given...plus it has a pretty good workout rm. for a hotel...

Here's another vote for the Renaissance, plus you can walk over to Bimini Boatyard for dinner :)

We love to splurge and stay at the Lago Mar Resort right on the beach. It is close enough to walk down the beach to the channel and watch the ships leave.:D

Just spent one night post cruise at Hyatt Place. We were very satisfied - large room, good breakfast and shuttle to the airport the next morning.

Any comments on the Embassy Suites vs Hilton Marina? I've stayed at the Embassy before and it was great, but I can save 20,000 Hilton points by staying at the Marina, plus I have no use for a suite size room.

Embassy does give shuttle service and the Hilton does not, I believe.

We like the Marriott Renaissance, too! Close to some nice restaurants and shopping. Short cab ride to port.

Any comments on the Embassy Suites vs Hilton Marina? I've stayed at the Embassy before and it was great, but I can save 20,000 Hilton points by staying at the Marina, plus I have no use for a suite size room.

 

Embassy does give shuttle service and the Hilton does not, I believe.

We have stayed at both. The only advantage to the Embassy, IMHO, is its proximity to Total Wine and grocery store for water and soft drinks to take on the ship.

However, if you're not in need of those things, I much prefer the Hilton Marina, especially if you can snag a room facing the port.

What I detest about the Embassy is it is literally a ZOO on the morning of embarkation. We didn't use their shuttle service to the ship, but used a taxi instead to escape from the zoo!

We only stayed in the Hilton Marina post-cruise, so I can't say what it's like on embarkation morning.

Try the Hampton Inn. They have a shuttle from airport to hotel and hotel to port. They also offer free breakfast. Believe it is the Hampton Inn Airport.

They also let you park your car for the cruise for $50 if you are driving to the port.:D

We like the Marriott Renaissance, too! Close to some nice restaurants and shopping. Short cab ride to port.