Fort Lauderdale - hotel - port....Help please

[Green4me]

That is a good question, I kind of doubt it though. We used to do that at the springhill suites which has changed names and turned into a dump from what I have read. (no longer a Marriott property).

 

We just booked the Sleep Inn thanks to this thread for our family of 5, 2 doubles and a sleeper sofa December 15 for an inter-net aaa rate all taxes and fees at $161. Not cheap but we have secured a room as posted above.

 

This will be our third cruise out of FFL and we have made it a tradition to spend the pre cruise evening at Dave and Busters which is the same exit as the Sleep Inn. The kids like to play the video games, collect the tickets and bring a few new "friends" aboard. They redeem tickets for stuffed animals :)

 

The food is reasonable and mom and dad get to play a game of shuffle board.

 

Smooth sailing

[SailAways]

This truly is great information. I have been reading many posts, trying to find a hotel referral which will be near the cruise docks, and in a safe area.

 

Seems many of you have done this before, so that is assuring.

 

This is our first time flying into Ft. Lauderdale from Seattle.

We will be doing the Panama Canal Cruise next April 19th.

 

We have not done airfare yet either. It seems from reading the info here, we probably should do the hotel soon, to assure a room, and that the air can be purchased safely later on. Is this correct?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice, and information.

[SailAways]

Thanks to Sea Fan's post on our PC thread, I booked a 2Q suite at SI in Dania, FL (FLL) at the rate of $113.44 including tax! Seniors over 60 get a whopping 30% off! WooHoo!

 

Vada:cool:

 

Hi: I forgot to ask in my previous post, but could you please post the telephone number which you used to make this booking? Thanks so much.

[Kreuser]

Sailaways-

 

We not only got a great price on this hotel (for over 60) but already booked our air for 4/28 Panama Canal cruise. One way from Ontario, CA to FLL was $202pp including taxes on US Airways. I thought that was a good deal too!

 

:) Vada

PS- Phone # for booking SI was 1-877-424-6423.

[SailAways]

Sailaways-

 

We not only got a great price on this hotel (for over 60) but already booked our air for 4/28 Panama Canal cruise. One way from Ontario, CA to FLL was $202pp including taxes on US Airways. I thought that was a good deal too!

 

:) Vada

PS- Phone # for booking SI was 1-877-424-6423.

 

Wow, and thanks.

 

I will need to check out the air fare soon, if that is how the fares are going right now. That is a great deal. We will need 3 one way tickets - 2 over sixty, 1 not!

 

We will be on the Princess Sun for our 17 day Panama Canal cruise. We could possibly pass in the night somewhere!

[Kreuser]

Sailaways- We won't sail until 4/28 so we will be chasing you all the way! Ours ends in LA. Do you sail to Seattle? SF?

 

Vada

[SailAways]

Sailaways- We won't sail until 4/28 so we will be chasing you all the way! Ours ends in LA. Do you sail to Seattle? SF?

Vada

 

We return to Seattle all of the way on the ship. This, plus the itinerary were why we chose the Sun. I truly don't like to fly, so one way suits me fine. We will be driving from Montana to Seattle; spend the night with our son, then fly out to Ft. Lauderdale. He will be going with us, plus I am trying to convince two other couples to join us.

We will wave when if we see your ship!!;)

[KAWS]

Quote:

 

"Thanks to Sea Fan's post on our PC thread, I booked a 2Q suite at SI in Dania, FL (FLL) at the rate of $113.44 including tax! Seniors over 60 get a whopping 30% off! WooHoo!

 

Vada:cool:"

 

Can you tell me what the post was? I called there for March 10th and got $202 before taxes!

 

TIA

Kim

[Kreuser]

Kim- Like I said, the post was on our Panama Canal thread. Coral Princess on 4/28 if you want to look it up. I take it you don't qualify for a senior discount?

 

:) Vada

[Sea Fan]

KIM~ I have really noticed the price changes with the events going on in FLL. I read somewhere that March has alot going on, that's probably why the high rate. If your not over 60 do you have AAA? Have you gone to Cruise Discussion Topics, and clicked on Hotels-Pre & Post cruise? Maybe you can get somemore info there.

 

Good Luck, Dianne

[grayhound01]

:cool: We rented car from enterprise fll will drive to Miami stay at the Hyatt and return car thier, enterprise has an office thier, they also said they will take us to the Port. $48 total for the car. But it is $22 to park the car at the Hyatt.

[signman]

Sorry KAWS, I have never been disappointed with a Hampton Inn. They are very consistent with a nice enough room and clean property throughout the entire chain. They have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. I would choose Hampton over Holiday most every time.

[Bequia]

:cool: We rented car from enterprise fll will drive to Miami stay at the Hyatt and return car thier, enterprise has an office thier, they also said they will take us to the Port. $48 total for the car. But it is $22 to park the car at the Hyatt.

 

Actually, valet parking is $20 and self parking is $15. Both include in and out privaleges. :rolleyes:

 

http://pier66.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/parking/index.jsp

[csk]

does anyone know which hotels let you leave your car while you cruise, we stayed at one a couple of years ago, but cant remember which one, thanks

[Bequia]

does anyone know which hotels let you leave your car while you cruise, we stayed at one a couple of years ago, but cant remember which one, thanks

 

Hampton Inn North and the LaQuinta both offer it.

 

http://www.parksleepfly.com/cruiseport_hotels/hotel_display.php?hotel_type=cruiseport&cruiseportID=59

[newhips]

This truly is great information. I have been reading many posts, trying to find a hotel referral which will be near the cruise docks, and in a safe area.

 

Seems many of you have done this before, so that is assuring.

 

This is our first time flying into Ft. Lauderdale from Seattle.

We will be doing the Panama Canal Cruise next April 19th.

 

We have not done airfare yet either. It seems from reading the info here, we probably should do the hotel soon, to assure a room, and that the air can be purchased safely later on. Is this correct?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice, and information.

 

We are doing the Celebrity Summit Panama Canal on the 14th of April, 2007. Small world isn't it? LOL

[newhips]

Sailaways-

 

We not only got a great price on this hotel (for over 60) but already booked our air for 4/28 Panama Canal cruise. One way from Ontario, CA to FLL was $202pp including taxes on US Airways. I thought that was a good deal too!

 

:) Vada

PS- Phone # for booking SI was 1-877-424-6423.

 

You've got me confused - Our Panama Canal transit ends up in LA on 4/28/2007 - I thought that was the last cruise of the season because of the heat & humidity from May on. Evidently other ruise lines sail later!

[SailAways]

We are doing the Celebrity Summit Panama Canal on the 14th of April, 2007. Small world isn't it? LOL

 

Smaller and smaller all of the time.

We are so anxious about our cruise.

Tomorrow, I am going to finalize the air, and hotel reservations so that we can just enjoy the anticipation.

Airfares, right now, are very good.

We are looking at Sleep Inn, and Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Hotels - any suggestions or thoughts.

We don't feel that we need luxury hotel accommodations for one night, and we plan to be out and about as much as possible prior to embarkation.

We will wave at you, when we see the Summit somewhere along the way - and you do the same.:)

We will be on the starboard side - enjoying the balcony as much as possible.

[Kreuser]

CA Bob-

 

Guess we'll have to sweat more than you will. ;) We don't leave FLL until the 28th. Arrive LA 5/14. Here's an idea - You all can pick us up at the Cruise Center and drive us home! How 'bout that?!!

 

:D Vada :D

[newhips]

Smaller and smaller all of the time.

We are so anxious about our cruise.

Tomorrow, I am going to finalize the air, and hotel reservations so that we can just enjoy the anticipation.

Airfares, right now, are very good.

We are looking at Sleep Inn, and Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Hotels - any suggestions or thoughts.

We don't feel that we need luxury hotel accommodations for one night, and we plan to be out and about as much as possible prior to embarkation.

We will wave at you, when we see the Summit somewhere along the way - and you do the same.:)

We will be on the starboard side - enjoying the balcony as much as possible.

 

I just booked Sleep Inns, just to make sure we had something set. Looked on the CC pre-cuise Hotel thread and a lot of people had good things to say. Got a great Senior Price of $120 (have to call for that one - it's the 65+ Senior price) Can cancel 24 hrs ahead if need be, with no penalty. I'm going to try to get airfare confirmed ASAP.

[AnDeNo.UK]

 

I will need to check out the air fare soon, if that is how the fares are going right now. That is a great deal. We will need 3 one way tickets - 2 over sixty, 1 not!

 

 

Here in the UK, it works out so much cheaper for us to book a return flight then, just toss the return segment in the garbage can !!!!!! :confused: Give it a try.:)

[SailAways]

Thanks for all of the help.

We have booked with Holiday Inn Express on 17th Street, and got a much better rate than any quoted on the internet by going direct to the hotel, using the AARP Senior discount.

The rates were not as good when I checked, with little choice at Sleep Inn - Don't know what's up, but seems they are pretty well booked.

We did get a great one way air fare on United, using our AARP Senior rate.

Some of the hotels don't refund if you cancel, so this is something to always be aware of.

We are happy with the bookings which we have, and hopefully, all of you will be booked soon.

It was surprising to find that so many of the hotels are already booked - Nothing that I see on the calendar other than a full moon on the 17th. Yikes, we are leaving on the 18th of April!!

Thanks again.

[LV2KruzCats]

I generally just lurk and learn. I am looking for a listing I saw a couple months ago that listed most hotels and their websites in Fort Lauderdale. Can anyone tell me where I can find it again? I think it also had their addresses and phone numbers.

[AnDeNo.UK]

I generally just lurk and learn. I am looking for a listing I saw a couple months ago that listed most hotels and their websites in Fort Lauderdale. Can anyone tell me where I can find it again? I think it also had their addresses and phone numbers.

 

Hope this is the one......................;)

 

 

SE 17th Street (closest to Port Everglades and FLL)...

 

Renaissance... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLBR

 

Embassy Suites... http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/...ctyhocn=FLLSOES

 

Ft Lauderdale Grande….http://www.fortlauderdalegrande.com

Holiday Inn Express... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/fllcc

 

Extended Stay America... http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/...ter-marina.html

 

AmeriSuites... http://amerisuites.com/reservations....asp?facid=3929

 

AIRPORT

 

La Quinta …http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ985&propId=985

 

Fort Lauderdale Beach...

 

Lago Mar... http://www.lagomar.com/

 

HarborBeach Marriott... http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/

 

Bahia Mar... http://www.bahiamarhotel.com/

 

Pelican Beach Resort... http://www.pelicanbeach.com/

 

The Atlantic... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxur...propertyID=1475

 

St. Regis (opening in January)... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/streg...propertyID=1512

 

Along the Intracoastal, just off of Fort Lauderdale Beach...

 

Hyatt Pier 66... http://pier66.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

DoubleTree Guest Suites... http://www.doubletreegalleria.com/

 

Downtown Fort Lauderdale...

 

Riverside Hotel (Las Olas Blvd.)... http://www.riversidehotel.com/

 

Hampton Inn (best only if you have a rental car)... http://www.hamptoninnftlauderdale.com/

 

HollywoodBeach (just south of Port Everglades)...

 

HollywoodBeach Marriott... http://www.hollywoodbeachmarriott.com/

 

Westin Diplomat... http://www.diplomatresort.com/

 

RamadaBeach Resort..http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=13027&brandInfo=RA

 

Bougainvilla on the Beach…….http://www.bougainvilleahollywood.com/

 

Seadowns Hollywood Beach….http://www.seadowns.com/

 

Tides….http://www.tideapartments.com/

 

Riptide Patio Motel……http://www.netside.net/~jorge/home.htm

 

WalkaboutBeach Resort…..http://www.walkaboutbeachresort.com/

 

Driftwood on the Ocean…http://www.driftwoodontheocean.com/english/index.html

 

Mantaray Inn…http://www.mantarayinn.com/

 

GreenbriarBeach Club…..http://www.greenbriarbc.com/

 

Hollywood by the Sea …….http://www.hollywoodbytheseabandb.co...mmodations.htm

Suburban Fort Lauderdale (best only if you have a rental car)...

 

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino... http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/

 

Renaissance Plantation... http://www.renaissanceplantation.com/

 

Sheraton Suites Plantation... http://www.sheratonplantation.com/

 

I-95 Corridor

 

MarriottCourtyardDaniaBeach... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLHT

 

HolidayInnHollywood... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/fllas

 

SE 17th Street Restaurants...

 

Tara Steak & Lobster is right next door to Extended Stay America... http://www.tarasteakandlobsterhouse.com/

 

Carlos and Pepe's (Mexican) & Durty Harry's (bar with food) are in the same shopping center as Tara. There's also a small diner in that strip mall that I've been told has an excellent breakfast.

 

Einstein Bros. Bagels is across the street from Holiday Inn Express/Extended Stay America... http://www.einsteinbros.com/

 

Bimini Boatyard and Bravo (great Italian restaurant) are both across the street from Holiday Inn Express/Extended Stay America, and about a block east, opposite the Renaissance Hotel... http://www.bravoitaliano.com/

 

Jack Jackson's new restaurant FISH is across the street from the Renaissance hotel, attached to the Convention Center complex at the entrance to Port Everglades... http://www.fish-fl.com/

 

Chuck's Steakhouse... http://www.chucksflorida.com/

 

And Waxy O'Connors are both across the street from Embassy Suites, a long block west of Holiday Inn Express/Extended Stay America... http://www.waxys.com/

 

Outback Steakhouse and Del Rio Tex Mex are just west of Embassy Suites, and Quarterdeck is across the street and a block north of Embassy Suites on Cordova Road, just beyond Winn-Dixie... http://www.quarterdeckrestaurant.com/

 

Kelly's Landing is a great New England style seafood place in a strip mall on Cordova Road, across the street from Winn-Dixie.

 

If you want some excellent ice cream, Aspen Ice Cream is next door to Office Depot, in the large yellow strip mall across the street from Tara and Carlos and Pepe's... http://www.aspenicecream.com/

 

There are 3 large strip malls around Holiday Inn Express/Extended Stay America - More or less across the street, next door, and behind, as well as several smaller ones. There are at least a dozen other small restaurants scattered throughout those strip malls, plus a number of fast food and carry-out places in the area as well... You'll never go hungry along that section of SE 17th Street, there's something for every taste and budget.

 

Publix grocery store is in the large strip mall a block south on Cordova Road, behind Embassy Suites.

 

Barnie's Coffee & Tea is in the same strip mall as Publix, a few stores to the west, next to Carvel Ice Cream... http://www.barniescoffee.com/

 

Crown Wine and Spirits is across the street from Embassy Suites, behind the Chevron station, and 67 Wine & Spirits is across the street from Crown.

 

Winn-Dixie grocery store is next door to Crown, and there's a CVS drug store in the same strip mall as 67 Wine & Spirits.

 

Walgreens drug store is a block east of Holiday Inn Express/Extended Stay America, across the street from the Renaissance hotel.

 

The restaurants above are just those that you can easily walk to. If you take the Water Taxi you can easily get to dozens more. The nearest Water Taxi stop is 2 long blocks east, under the SE 17th Street Bridge, in front of the Marina Marriott hotel... http://www.watertaxi.com/FortLauderdale/FLLHome.Asp

 

Some popular places easily accessible by Water Taxi are...

 

15th Street Fisheries... http://www.15streetfisheries.com/

 

Jackson's Steakhouse... http://www.jacksonssteakhouse.com/

 

Shirttail Charlie's... http://www.shirttailcharlies.com/

 

Fort Lauderdale Riverhouse... http://www.ftlauderdaleriverhouse.com/

 

Downtowner Saloon... http://www.downtownersaloon.com/

 

Shooter's Waterfront Cafe, and at the same stop Taverna Opa... http://tavernaoparestaurant.com/

 

Charlie's Crab... http://www.muer.com/locations/chcrab...ab-ftlaud.html

 

The many many restaurants and shops along beautiful Las Olas Blvd... http://www.lasolasboulevard.com/

 

And Las Olas Riverfront... http://www.riverfrontfl.com/

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[SailAways]

A great way to find hotels in a specific Ft. Lauderdale reagion is to go to:

 

http://www.sunny.org/hotels/index.cfm

 

Select the area you are interested in, and you will get a complete alphabetical listing of all hotels - small to large.

 

Hope this helps.:)