FLL: Hotel suggestions near Las Olas Blvd day before cruise?

Hi, I am considering flying into FLL the day before our cruise (less stress about getting to ship on time) and exploring Las Olas Blvd - been years since I've been there.

Any suggestions for a decent but economical hotel walking distance to Las Olas Blvd? Then we could take a taxi the next day to board ship.

Thanks!

Prices will change depending on your dates. One thing I like to do is go to Google Maps, zoom in to an area I like, and just type "hotel". It'll them let you plug in a date and price range and pull up everything right there on Google Maps.

There is tons of hotel info on the Florida Departures board, here:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495

Zach1213 has given you some great advice.

Thanks very much! I totally missed that thread

We stay at the Reverside Hotel on las Olas. Walk to restaurants and shops, but not the beach.

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We stay at the Reverside Hotel on las Olas. Walk to restaurants and shops, but not the beach.

 

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We booked that hotel for our March cruise! Heard nice things about it- but people say stay in the new wing. The rooms in the old wing smell musty according to some reviews.

We stay at the Riverside Hotel on las Olas. Walk to restaurants and shops, but not the beach.

 

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The Hampton Inn Downtown/Las Olas Area (250 N Andrews Ave) is not on Las Olas like the Riverside (which would be my first choice) but it is within walking distance. They advertise a free airport shuttle and a 'low cost' shuttle to Port Everglades.

The new Element Hotel is scheduled to open August 2018 and is walking distance to Las Olas.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/element/property/overview/index.html?language=en_US&propertyID=4211

My first pick is always the Riverside.

The new Element Hotel is scheduled to open August 2018 and is walking distance to Las Olas.

 

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/element/property/overview/index.html?language=en_US&propertyID=4211

 

Wow - that looks like it will be a great addition to the neighborhood!

Wow - that looks like it will be a great addition to the neighborhood!

Yes, very excited about the rooftop bar! The views up there you'll be able to see from The Everglades to the Atlantic Ocean!