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Did you ask them for their best rate for the night you need? :o

Chances are they will not offer that discounted group rate. I'd book the Valu rate before cancelling the hotel res.

 

Thank you... I will call and keep my existing resv. Just wondering if anyone else has had success.

Just wondering if anyone has ever tried to get their Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center reservation adjusted before cancelling and rebooking with Value Trips.

 

Thanks.

Please advise on this hotel. Looking for a hotel for one night pre cruise. Need it to be non-musty and clean.

 

Anyone use this recently?

 

Thank you.

This thread is full of great info but I could not find the answer to my question doing searches.

 

My best friend and I are booked for our cruise in Nov. We are flying home the same day we get off our boat. Problem is our flight is not until 3P. That leaves alot of time to fill! The water taxi has caught and held my interest but we will have luggage. What can we do with it? We will have 3 bags, 2 are carry on so having it sent ahead is not an option. Car rental is not an option after the fiasco we had in Seattle post cruise last yr. (OMGoodness, you just had to be there!!!:rolleyes:)

 

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million! CC folks are the best!

 

Why not call the water taxi and ask if they would mind your luggage. We took the "tour" a few weeks ago and they seemed very nice. There would be room for a few suitcases. Round trip takes about 3 hours, so plan accordingly.

 

Why not see what a day rate is at one of the hotels on the beach? The taxi ride is cheap. You could check your baggage there and then swim or go on the water taxi. Hyatt Regency Pier 66 is on the route.

 

Regardless-- Hope you have fun!

[quote name='Orlando Dale']Has anyone toured Fort Lauderdale on the water taxi? Is this a nice way to see Ft. Lauderdale and find some funs spots to hop off at?[/quote]

Yes, we just took the "tour" yesterday. We only did round trip from il Lugano, but a lot of people were getting off to go shopping or eat. It was fun and the captain and hostess tell you about the million dollars houses that you pass by. $15/ea for an all day pass. I believe they have a water taxi website.

[quote name='SusieO']We are two couples in our early 50's sailing Nieuw Amsterdam on 12/5/10. What are some nicer hotels that are on the water taxi route (we can walk a few blocks if need be). Thanks much![/quote]

We just stayed at the il Lugano. Loved it. 4* See my review here: [URL]http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=412923&page=151[/URL] :)