princess76021 Posted July 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2014 my sister in law is giving us a gift of a pre-cruise hotel for our 45th anniversary :D, she is giving us these choices, which would you pick:confused: w fort lauderdale sheraton yankee clipper westin beach resort and spa has anyone stayed at any of these? is there a way to the cruise ship from them? :rolleyes: thanks in advance!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted July 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I haven't stayed in those 3 but the Sheraton Yankee Clipper is now the Sheraton Ft.Lauderdale Beach Hotel. You can easily get a cab to the ship from any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted July 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2014 The W is by far the nicest of those hotels. Taxi to port costs under $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) The W and Westin are a bit north of the port, in the midst of the classic spring break neighborhood. So lots of moderately priced places to eat and drink within a couple blocks if you don't mind the younger crowd. Or there's Shula's Steakhouse in the Westin for a (big) splurge. Reviews of the Westin can be mixed; the W is on a slightly quieter side street. The former Yankee Clipper is closer to the port but a bit further from restaurants and shops, and would only be comparable if you had a beachfront room. So that would be another vote for the W from me; I attended an anniversary party there a few years ago and would be forever grateful for a free night. Edited July 12, 2014 by fishywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 12, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted July 12, 2014 The W and Westin are a bit north of the port, in the midst of the classic spring break neighborhood. So lots of moderately priced places to eat and drink within a couple blocks if you don't mind the younger crowd. Or there's Shula's Steakhouse in the Westin for a (big) splurge. Reviews of the Westin can be mixed; the W is on a slightly quieter side street. The former Yankee Clipper is closer to the port but a bit further from restaurants and shops, and would only be comparable if you had a beachfront room. So that would be another vote for the W from me; I attended an anniversary party there a few years ago and would be forever grateful for a free night. thank you, thank you one and all. sounds like the w has won out!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarep Posted July 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2014 We have stayed at all 3 and there really is no comparison. The W is much nicer than the other 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted July 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yep, the W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted July 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I live a mile from the beach in Ft. Lauderdale and have stayed at W a few times for a mini vacation. I've been inside the other hotels and would have no interest staying there. Of course there is nothing wrong with them and if you are just looking for a room at the beach they are absolutely fine. But once you've done the W, you don't want to go back. Like once you've done a Celebrity cruise, you have no interest in a Celebration cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 13, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted July 13, 2014 We have stayed at all 3 and there really is no comparison. The W is much nicer than the other 2. thank you, that is a wonderful recommendation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 13, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I live a mile from the beach in Ft. Lauderdale and have stayed at W a few times for a mini vacation. I've been inside the other hotels and would have no interest staying there. Of course there is nothing wrong with them and if you are just looking for a room at the beach they are absolutely fine. But once you've done the W, you don't want to go back. Like once you've done a Celebrity cruise, you have no interest in a Celebration cruise.:) awesome!!!! thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted July 13, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I love The W! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 13, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2014 For sure the W. Congratulations on your 45 wedding anniversary and what a nice gift from your sister in law. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 13, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) For sure the W. Congratulations on your 45 wedding anniversary and what a nice gift from your sister in law. Keith she is the best!!!:D i love my in-laws!!! :eek: how many people can say that???!!!:):rolleyes: and btw, thank you on the congrats!!!! Edited July 13, 2014 by princess76021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 13, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 13, 2014 my sister in law is giving us a gift of a pre-cruise hotel for our 45th anniversary :D, she is giving us these choices, which would you pick:confused: w fort lauderdale sheraton yankee clipper westin beach resort and spa has anyone stayed at any of these? is there a way to the cruise ship from them? :rolleyes: thanks in advance!!!:) How nice, happy anniversery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Happy Anniversary:) and you have a nice sis-in-law too:D Edited July 14, 2014 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 14, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted July 14, 2014 How nice, happy anniversery![/quot thank you!!!! hugs from texas!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 14, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Happy Anniversary:) and you have a nice sis-in-law too:D thanks for the congrats!!! :) and my sister in law is awesome!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swscruiser Posted July 14, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Not to put a damper on the W, but we have stayed there, although REALLY nice we found it to be geared to a younger demographic than we are. WE were early 50s at the time we stayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 14, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Not to put a damper on the W, but we have stayed there, although REALLY nice we found it to be geared to a younger demographic than we are. WE were early 50s at the time we stayed. we are a bit older, however, it's just going to be a one day pre-cruise stay, don't think it should matter much, should it?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 14, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2014 we are a bit older, however, it's just going to be a one day pre-cruise stay, don't think it should matter much, should it?:confused: No, it should not........W's are usually VERY nice hotels:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted July 15, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted July 15, 2014 No, it should not........W's are usually VERY nice hotels:D thank you. i thought it might be a little swankie for our 45th!!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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