purple60 Posted December 3, 2010 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I'd like some ideas for favorite moderately priced precruise hotel in fort lauderdale. I'd love to be near the beach, but I'd consider other options as well since I am cruising in February, doubt the weather would be great for the beach anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam & Soph Posted December 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Last 2 years in Florida in Feb. was cold. If your just doing the night before, the Renaissance was a beautiful place to stay. Great Italian food across the parking lot called Bravo. Plus a car rental. Booked it on priceline and got it for 129. in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmunley Posted December 3, 2010 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I'd like some ideas for favorite moderately priced precruise hotel in fort lauderdale. I'd love to be near the beach, but I'd consider other options as well since I am cruising in February, doubt the weather would be great for the beach anyway. Am staying in Hollywood at the 4* Westin Diplomat (15 mins south of the airport/cruiseport). Booked through Hotwire and rates were $99/night. Was given the golf/spa location but a quick call to the hotel and they gladly moved us to the beach location. We also rented a car through Thrifty and got good rates from their Hot Deals, they have a location right at the cruiseport which is convenient and this way we avoid cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob & Beckys mom Posted December 3, 2010 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We love Embassy Suites on 17th street. Free cocktails in the evening for a couple hours + free cooked to order breakfast. It's right across the street from a grocery store & total wine store as well. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green eyed lady Posted December 3, 2010 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hyatt Place North :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted December 3, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2010 If you want moderate on the Beach in Ft Lauderdale I would look at the Courtyard Marriott Beachfront or Marriott Beachplace Towers....there also is the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one9marine Posted December 3, 2010 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2010 we use hyatt place north also. totally pleased. shuttle from airport and to ship. close to a shopping area, Outback restaurant etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goncruzn Posted December 3, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I've stayed at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Decent hotel for a pre or post cruise stay. Booked on priceline for $70, but upgraded after I arrived to a room overlooking the port for an add'l $40. You can step out on your balcony and see the ships as they approach the inlet and you have a direct view of all ships in port. It's about 5 minutes from the entrance to Port Everglades and it's on the Intracoastal waterway. About 10 minutes from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted December 5, 2010 #9 Share Posted December 5, 2010 We love the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. But it's usually too pricy. I booked us the Hyatt Place North for our next cruise. It's very convenient for last-minute shopping--with Total Wine and a grocery store just a block away. And it's walking distance to the 17th Street bridge. We always like to see the other ships in port in the morning before finishing our packing and checking out. Free shuttle from the airport and to the cruise port plus free breakfast. I got it through Hotwire for a good price. For our last Fort Lauderdale cruise, I booked us the Riverside through Priceline. It's on Las Olas, so it's a little bit out of the way. We were arriving late, so we did not really want to do anything other than sleep and then get ready to board the ship. We shared a car service with others staying there and ended up making good friends with a couple of our fellow passengers while waiting and on the ride over to the port. But knowing that we could end up with the Riverside by bidding on Priceline is why I jumped at the chance to book the Hyatt Place North through Hotwire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showme72 Posted December 6, 2010 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Has anyone used the HI Express at 1150 state road 84 in FLL? How about the Candlewood Suites next door. 1120 SR 84? There is supposed to be shopping center across the road, is it any good for general shopping? (water, liquor, forgotten sundries?) Thanks! See you on the Allure! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted December 6, 2010 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2010 If I may jump in, just booked the Marriott Beach and Spa for our Jan Cruise; has anyone stayed there? I booked it without even knowing anything about it. Used Marriott Points. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanz Posted December 7, 2010 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2010 We have stayed at the Rodeway Inn & Suites 3 consecutive years. Free Shuttle to and from airport Free shuttle to and from cruise port Free Breakfast - waffle's made to order and much more! Great pool area Tons of liquor stores nearby http://www.rodewayinn.com/bestrate/fort_lauderdale-florida-hotels?chain=W&source=grifl775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queen of cruising Posted December 8, 2010 #13 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I just used Priceline and got the Riverside on Las Olas Blvd. for $90 for Feb. 19, 2011. I am thinking warm thoughts for February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted December 9, 2010 #14 Share Posted December 9, 2010 We are staying at Crowne Plaza by Sawgrass, so the wife can do some, "shop, shop, shopping!" :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravostar Posted December 10, 2010 #15 Share Posted December 10, 2010 We are actually flying from Boston on Feb. 9th. We had booked our airfare awhile ago on Jetblue but it has now fallen to $84. It only took one quick call and a credit was issued right away to what they call our travel bank. We now have a great start towards our next flight. Maybe free????? We have stayed at the Extended Stay America previously because we arrived very late the night before and the price was right $85 less $10 coupon from their website. This time we are going to stay in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to enjoy 4 days at the beach. Booked our shows,also Nachi Cocom for Cozumel and now we are thinking about the Rita's Fiesta Party on Wed. Getting excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVA1986 Posted December 14, 2010 #16 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We stayed at Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina for the December 5-12 Inaugural cruise....WE loved Loved Loved this Hotel...They had a couple places to eat one right on the intercoastal watching boats come in and out. Thye had a oriental place to eat. There were beautiful gigantic Yachts anchored there...Just beautiful!!! Then we upgraded and got the perfect room overlooking the 17th st bridge it was great couldnt slepp woke up at 3am and aboput 4:30am the Allure came into port..Great Views, Great Beds great everything....Its a little expensive but I think well worth it!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted December 14, 2010 #17 Share Posted December 14, 2010 My favorite is Hyatt Pier 66. We are staying here again for two nights next month. Overlooks the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negrilbride Posted December 14, 2010 #18 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We got Hyatt Place Ft Lauderdale South on Priceline for $50 and were really happy with it. They have a free airport shuttle and the cruise shuttle is $8 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted December 14, 2010 #19 Share Posted December 14, 2010 While a bit pricey, the Westin Diplomat is nice, although there is no hotel shuttle to/from the airport or pier so you'd have to take a cab. Otherwise, the FLL Airport Hilton is nice, moderately priced, comfortable and shuttle service available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted December 14, 2010 #20 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Stayed at the Westin Diplomat Hollywood Beach. Great hotel. Use Priceline or Hotwire for some great pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas1 Posted December 14, 2010 #21 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hyatt Place North :D 100% agree. Great location & exceptionally helpful staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesTangerine Posted December 15, 2010 #22 Share Posted December 15, 2010 We stayed at the Hampton Inn. It was fine. It's across from a strip mall with a very good Thai restaurant, a Dunkin Donuts, and a supermarket where I happily bought a case of water to bring onboard. The hotel was nice (nothing fancy). It was very crowded and hectic on Sunday morning with tons of people going to the port, but that wasn't the hotel's fault. There was a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel, and from the hotel to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted December 15, 2010 #23 Share Posted December 15, 2010 If you want to splurge and start your vacation off RIGHT.....check out The "W" or Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbyrich Posted December 15, 2010 #24 Share Posted December 15, 2010 We love Embassy Suites on 17th street. Free cocktails in the evening for a couple hours + free cooked to order breakfast. It's right across the street from a grocery store & total wine store as well. Jan I agree, we always stay here y ou cannot beat the free cooked to order breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_trisha Posted December 16, 2010 #25 Share Posted December 16, 2010 We have the Westin Diplomat for our 1/30 cruise. Got it for less than $100 on hotwire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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