SandyMIA

JW Marriott is the best option.

Avoid Hilton, clearly behind as far as room cleanliness is concerned.

Also, amazing Air Show on Miami Beach this week-end.

Attended last year and will return this year. An excellent pre/post cruise activity.

http://usasalute.com

Check the brand new CIRC hotel on Hollywood Circle.

Very nice hotel with many dining options within walking distance.

It isn't convenient at all but it is cheap.

I guess it all depends on what "convenient" means to you...

Boarding the train at MIA airport and getting to FLL without worrying about traffic is pretty convenient, at least to me.

And shuttle service from the station to FLL terminal is excellent.

Very easy.

The cheapest and most convenient way to transfer between MIA and FLL is the train.

http://www.tri-rail.com

You are right about Hampton Inn.

Would not recommend Hilton downtown, not clean enough for me, and don't recommend the location in South Beach unless you want to overpay for everything.

Simply use tri-rail train direct to Miami Airport and forget about the traffic.

http://www.tri-rail.com

Of course you can use Lyft/Uber but Miami Tri-Rail offers a cheaper way to get to Miami.

http://www.tri-rail.com

Shuttle ride from FLL to train station is very convenient and the trains are nice and clean.

Circ Hotel in Hollywood is very nice.

It offers many dining options nearby.

No problem at all, either in Port Everglades or Port Miami.

Plenty of cars available with Uber, much less with Lyft.