abpplh Posted June 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Anyone familiar with this hotel? Booked 2 nights priot to AOS cruise in December. 67,000 points + $95 total for both nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted June 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2019 7 hours ago, abpplh said: Anyone familiar with this hotel? Booked 2 nights priot to AOS cruise in December. 67,000 points + $95 total for both nights. It's a couple of years since we stayed there, as we now fly into MIA, however it would be our first choice if we were staying in Fort Lauderdale. Very close to a Starbucks, Publix supermarket for last minute wine (and other) purchases and a CVS. Some nice restaurants close by. They run a shuttle to the port, but it is better to call a cab when you are ready to go, rather than wait for the shuttle to fill up! There is also Galleria Mall, but it is suffering from the 'retail malaise' that has affected so many malls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted June 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted June 11, 2019 It is right on the intracoastal and has its own water taxi (www.watertaxi.com) stop - and since you are there for 2 nights, make sure you spend some time sightseeing on the water taxi. You can also hail the sun trolley (www.suntrolley.com) for the beach (which is only a couple of blocks walk) and Las Olas Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy71 Posted June 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I’ve stayed there three times. I think it’s a good choice. On the advice of CC members, I always get a city view room. There is a drawbridge on the intercostal waterway side that some said kept them awake at night. I’m a light sleeper, so that wouldn’t work for me. It’s a short walk to the beach and the grocery store, where we bought wine and soda to take on board. There are only a few options for breakfast: the hotel (pricey), and across the street, a bakery cafe and a Starbucks. I would definitely stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted June 11, 2019 #5 Share Posted June 11, 2019 The drawbridge is only super busy in the fall, spring, and boat show. The boats don't usually move around a lot after dark so I would not worry about the drawbridge. The view of the waterway at night is spectacular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spammie Posted June 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2019 We love this hotel and will be staying here again in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy71 Posted June 13, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) The other noise factor with the drawbridge is the loud road noise that tires make crossing the top part of the bridge. We spent an entire evening sitting outside watching the boats in the intercoastal waterway and every vehicle that crossed the bridge made that noise. I think that would have bothered me in a room on that side of the hotel. Just my thoughts, being a very light sleeper. 😊 Edited June 13, 2019 by indy71 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericosmith Posted June 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Loved staying on the drawbridge side and watching the water traffic from the balcony. I guess there was noise but not enough that it bothered us and certainly not enough to impact sleep. Maybe the room type makes a difference but if I were to go back, I'd book on the water side again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltsnh Posted June 16, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Stayed there a few years ago. Loved that they had water taxi stop right there. Also their rooms are giant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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