marklodi Posted April 14, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi all, We'll be staying at the Hyatt Place 17th Street in May, coming in on a Friday, cruising on Saturday. We do not want to utilize the shuttle they offer, as we are early birds. Is there a preferred taxi company in Fort Lauderdale for hotel to ship, and would you recommend calling them several days in advance/night before/morning to have a taxi at the hotel at a certain time (9:30am-ish)? First time in Ft. Lauderdale, so want to see what veterans recommend. Thanks in advance! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted April 14, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Sometimes cabs will be lined up outside the hotel and if not the front desk can easily get one for you. There's no need to book in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 14, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Agree...no need to pre-book. Just grab one. It is just so simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yellow Cab is the biggest company. 954-777-7777. You can just call when you are ready to go as there will be lots of taxis nearby waiting for dispatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted April 15, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 15, 2014 You won't need to prebook. There will be cabs dropping post stay cruisers at the hotel at that time so just grab one of those back to the port.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklodi Posted April 16, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks all! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twindaddy Posted April 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Is there any chance of getting a van four 5? Or should I just get two taxis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted April 21, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Is there any chance of getting a van four 5? Or should I just get two taxis? Just ask the front desk to request a van taxi and let them know when you will be ready - with enough notice you shoud not need to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted April 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) There are suv cabs. If you don't have a lot of luggage they will hold your party of five. If not you still will be ahead $$ and convenience by using two cabs. Edited April 21, 2014 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twindaddy Posted April 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) There are suv cabs. If you don't have a lot of luggage they will hold your party of five. If not you still will be ahead $$ and convenience by using two cabs. Cool, thanks. We are saving for a long time to pay for this cruise, the money will about be a break even but to have our own cab that goes right to our terminal, no waiting for anyone, no stuffing a van full, that is so worth it to me. We will have a ton of luggage so I am thinking two cabs. I have heard just too many horror stories about the hotel sub-contracted shuttles. I am thinking of getting to the hotel buffet around 8:45, eat, poke my head out at 9:15ish to see if there are any cabs waiting. If not, have the hotel call for two, or maybe just do it myself. Edited April 21, 2014 by twindaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelbuddies Posted April 28, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yellow Cab is the biggest company. 954-777-7777. You can just call when you are ready to go as there will be lots of taxis nearby waiting for dispatch. I highly recommend you call. Last year front desk did not want to call us a taxi and were even argumentative about calling as they were pushing their shuttle service. Other than that it was a lovely hotel in a great location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklodi Posted April 29, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I highly recommend you call. Last year front desk did not want to call us a taxi and were even argumentative about calling as they were pushing their shuttle service. Other than that it was a lovely hotel in a great location. Thanks. I'm fairly certain we're going to call around 9am for a 9:45am pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twindaddy Posted December 4, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks. I'm fairly certain we're going to call around 9am for a 9:45am pickup. Well, how did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcchane1 Posted February 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I highly recommend you call. Last year front desk did not want to call us a taxi and were even argumentative about calling as they were pushing their shuttle service. Other than that it was a lovely hotel in a great location. I agree on calling yourself. I asked the front desk for a cab at the Embassy Suites, they stated "they had a shuttle" I told them that I didn't want to be packed into the shuttle and wanted a cab. They told me they called, we waited about 20 minutes, no cab. The shuttle driver approached us and told us he would take us to the airport for $20, with no others so we went with them. I think had I called the cab they would have been there, I'm doubting the front desk called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 29, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 29, 2016 2 year old thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 29, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I guess a thread never is fully put to sleep. LOL. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcchane1 Posted February 29, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I did a search for the name of a cab company and this was one of the top threads that showed up. I guess I thought they were in chronological order and this was only 3-4 from the top. MY BAD!!!!!!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 29, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Now I understand. I've seen this happen when I've done some searches. Some come up with the most recent posts and some start with the oldest. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcchane1 Posted February 29, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get my family of 5 adults from the hotel to the port without packing into the hotel shuttle like a bunch of sardines. Leaning towards Larry's Limo service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 29, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Larry's Limo has gotten lots of favorable posts on this board. You could also check out Trip Advisor to read reviews. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcchane1 Posted February 29, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Larry's Limo has gotten lots of favorable posts on this board. You could also check out Trip Advisor to read reviews. Keith Thanks! And thanks for pointing out that I was "that person" Back to regularly scheduled programming. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 29, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get my family of 5 adults from the hotel to the port without packing into the hotel shuttle like a bunch of sardines. Leaning towards Larry's Limo service. You can also get a van taxi that will hold 5 adults for the same price as a regular sedan taxi (probably cheaper than Larry's Limo) if you are being frugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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