Any suggestions/preferences on hotel at FLL.

[Mindy43]

We are currently looking at convenient hotels near the cruiseport for pre-cruise.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[PORT ROYAL]

We are currently looking at convenient hotels near the cruiseport for pre-cruise.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

Close to the port consider The Pillars, with a FL airport collection and port drop

If you do not mind a taxi ride then take a look at Hilton Diplomat in Hollywood

Edited March 25, 2015 by PORT ROYAL

[Pam in CA]

Hyatt Place North/Convention Center or Embassy Suites. Both are very close to each other just minutes away from the port. Supermarket, Total Wine and restaurants close by. Includes breakfast.

[capriccio]

Check out the Florida departures board (this may be moved there): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495

[f-mattox]

I would suggest the Embassy Suites or the Marriott Renaisance, both on 17th St., very close to the port and close to restaurants, water taxi stop and convenience stores (Walgreens).

[schlot]

Embassy suites is nicely located, nice pools, great breakfast but looking kind of dated and expensive.

 

Last cruise we stayed at the Extended Stay. Clean newer rooms, great location, no pool, small breakfast and much cheaper.

 

Both have inexpensive shuttles to the port.

 

Next trip we will stop at the Extended Stay again.

[janetz]

Hyatt Place. We book thru valuetrips :)

 

http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm#Today's Super Value rates

Edited March 25, 2015 by janetz

[#1Nanna]

Embassy suites is nicely located, nice pools, great breakfast but looking kind of dated and expensive.

 

 

 

Last cruise we stayed at the Extended Stay. Clean newer rooms, great location, no pool, small breakfast and much cheaper.

 

 

 

Both have inexpensive shuttles to the port.

 

 

 

Next trip we will stop at the Extended Stay again.

 

 

Where is this Extended stay located? Does it offer shuttle from airport?

[schlot]

On 17th just a few blocks from Embassy. Yes they do offer a shuttle. Professional and clean.

[schlot]

It's actually closer to Walgreens and the strip mall. Also closer to the bridge for sight seeing your ships at the port.

[#1Nanna]

Awesome! Thanks!! : )

[Putterdude]

We have stayed at both Hyatt Place and Embassy Suites in the past year or so. Our preference is the Embassy Suites from the the perspective of location, shopping, and quality of room and breakfast.

[melissa]

The #1 hotel in ft Lauderdale per Trip Advisor is the Alhambra Beach Resort. Small boutique hotel 1/2 block from beach. That's where we stay. We love it.

[FawnRiver]

We usually stay at the Embassy Suites, especially if we get a good flight deal with EZ Air and book everything together. All we have to do is get to our home airport and not worry about anything after that. I love stepping off the plane and seeing the Princess rep waiting for us :)

[TLC535]

Awesome! Thanks!! : )

 

If you sign up for the Extended Perks program first you can get 15% off ;)

 

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/rewards-promotions/extendedperks

[schlot]

Awesome! Thanks!! : )

 

You are most welcome. Great extra info by TLC535.

[Colo Cruiser]

Hyatt Place on 10th or the Renaissance opposite the 17th St entrance to the port.

[#1Nanna]

If you sign up for the Extended Perks program first you can get 15% off ;)

 

 

 

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/rewards-promotions/extendedperks

 

 

Thanks for the info! : )

[swedish girl]

We always stay at Fairfield Inn cruise port and airport. They shuttle us airport to hotel and to pier.

[Tak8]

I also recommend Embassy Suites. I like the evening drinks and breakfast. You are close to several good restaurants.

[RocketMan275]

Stayed at Embassy Suites a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Was considering the Hyatt but wife said after staying at the Embassy to: "Quit screwing around trying different hotels. Book the Embassy Suites". E'nuff said.

 

Our next cruise in Nov coincides with the boat show and the Embassy is already sold out as well as most hotels near the port.

 

BTW, had a great dinner at Kelley's Landing about two blocks away. We did walk by the Extended Stay and it looked nice but the tripadviser ratings are only average.

 

Quite frankly, Pam in CA knows what she's talking about so go with either the Hyatt or Embassy Suites.

[abisha]

For the budget minded... I liked the Ramada Inn & Suites Airport Cruiseport...offers free breakfast, free shuttle from airport to hotel and free shuttle from hotel to cruiseport (and free wifi throughout hotel). Nothing fancy..hotel shows a bit wear and tear but staff is very nice and the room was very clean and comfortable. Perfect for a one night stay and close to the port.

 

Next week, I am trying the Rodeway Inn Airport Cruiseport and they offer exactly the same as the above as far a freebies go.

[EmTeeNesters]

For the budget minded... I liked the Ramada Inn & Suites Airport Cruiseport...offers free breakfast, free shuttle from airport to hotel and free shuttle from hotel to cruiseport (and free wifi throughout hotel). Nothing fancy..hotel shows a bit wear and tear but staff is very nice and the room was very clean and comfortable. Perfect for a one night stay and close to the port.

 

Next week, I am trying the Rodeway Inn Airport Cruiseport and they offer exactly the same as the above as far a freebies go.

 

Stayed at the Rodeway a few years ago. Would not recommend as it is out of the way/not near anything. Our rooms (3) were not clean - (i.e. underwear hanging on the back of the bathroom door, used washcloth in tub, etc.). And when we did a Tripadvisor review, management called and "asked" us to revise it. :eek:

Perhaps it has changed...

[Northender]

Another Embassy Suites voter here.:):)

The free breakfast is very good. You get a great start to your day for starting your cruise. :D

 

Also, E/S does have a shuttle to the port. It is $8.00pp and after

we check in, we go right to the Concierge and reserve for the time we want to leave for the Port. You can charge the cost to your room or pay the driver.

[schlot]

Stayed at Embassy Suites a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Was considering the Hyatt but wife said after staying at the Embassy to: "Quit screwing around trying different hotels. Book the Embassy Suites". E'nuff said.

 

Our next cruise in Nov coincides with the boat show and the Embassy is already sold out as well as most hotels near the port.

 

BTW, had a great dinner at Kelley's Landing about two blocks away. We did walk by the Extended Stay and it looked nice but the tripadviser ratings are only average.

 

Quite frankly, Pam in CA knows what she's talking about so go with either the Hyatt or Embassy Suites.

 

 

I saw those same ratings and was hesitant about booking a room. Luckily we found nothing to complain about and we saved around $100 we could use on board!