palmtre2 Posted September 1, 2005 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2005 IYHO - keeping in mind this is for 4/13-15/06 (spring break), what would be the best hotel for 3 families to spend two days prior to a cruise without breaking the bank???? 2 of the families will be flying in, one will be driving. We definitely need a pool or walking access to a beach to keep the kiddies (6 of them,10 to 17) occupied, and a suite hotel might be good for the one family with 3 kids (may be cheaper than booking 2 rooms?). I've already booked the Sleep Inn for my family, but like you've pointed out before there's nothing around it so I'm still looking. Let us know what you think, your help is priceless!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted September 1, 2005 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Well that's tough, spring break is the most expensive time of year down here. The suite hotels are not within walking distance to the beach. I suppose you could walk from Embassy Suites or AmeriSuites to the Water Taxi stop at the Marina Marriott, and take that to one of the beach stops, but it's a bit of a longish walk (6-8 blocks). You can try any of the SE 17th Street hotels and take the Water Taxi to the beach... Embassy Suites... http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=FLLSOES AmeriSuites... http://amerisuites.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=3929 AmeriSuites is less expensive on Priceline, or one of the hotel sites such as Valuetrips... http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm Marina Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLFL Holiday Inn Express and Extended Stay America are among the least expensive on SE 17th Street, but neither one has a pool. They are a short walk to the Water Taxi stop at the Marina Marriott though... Holiday Inn Express... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/fllcc Extended Stay America... http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/fort-lauderdale-convention-center-marina.html If you want something ON the beach in Fort Lauderdale try Pelican Beach Resort... http://www.pelicanbeach.com/ Harbor Beach Marriott... http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/ Bahia Mar... http://www.bahiamarhotel.com/ The new Hollywood Beach Marriott may be a less expensive oceanfront alternative... http://www.hollywoodbeachmarriott.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmtre2 Posted September 1, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted September 1, 2005 You are a peach - I'll show this to the others families. Thank you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan110 Posted September 8, 2005 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2005 TrentS, I'm staying at 17th ST AmeriSuites on a pre cruise. Can you tell me a good, big and close liquor store? Name of it please (O pretty please a phone number) cause I want to call them to see if they have what I want. THANKS! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted September 8, 2005 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2005 67 Liquors 1317 Southeast 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-767-9099 International Market and Wine Depot 1428 Southeast 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-523-1400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted September 8, 2005 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2005 And the closest would be Crown Wine & Spirits... http://www.crownwineandspirits.com/index.asp It's a block north and a block east of AmeriSuites, across the street from the Embassy Suites, behind the Chevron Station. 1645 Cordova Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: (954) 525-6565 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmtre2 Posted September 9, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Trent or Bequia - I know it's not on the list but what do you know about the La Quinta Hotel near the airport on 26th???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted September 9, 2005 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I haven't been in that one myself, but some on here like it. Here's a link to Trip Advisor reviews of it... http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34296-d87327-Reviews-La_Quinta_Inn_and_Suite_Ft_Lauderdale_Airport-Hollywood_Florida.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonna5 Posted September 10, 2005 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2005 TrentS - What can you tell me about the Hyatt Pier 66? We will be staying a night for one night on 1/7. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted September 10, 2005 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hyatt Pier 66 comes highly recommended on this board. Trent has recommended it as an option for us for our wedding night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted September 10, 2005 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hyatt Pier 66 is a beautiful hotel, currently undergoing a $14 million renovation. It will be spectacular when completed... http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/local/sfl-zpier03sep03,1,3704721.story?ctrack=1&cset=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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