DaveOKC Posted July 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have two options for my upcoming cruise, both in the 17th Street area (thus near the pier): Embassy Suites - $157 Hilton Marina - $88 We will arrive at the hotel around 5 PM the night before our cruise. Will likely walk over to Total Wine and Publix for a few items the night before. What would you do any why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted July 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I would stay at the Hilton for that kind of price difference. It's farther from Total Wine/Publix but still walkable, and I don't think the breakfast at Embassy Suites is worth $70.00!:eek: We stayed in a Tower room at the Hilton about three years ago and it was very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted July 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I checked pricing at marina for me it's 269+ tax and fees. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 24, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I checked pricing at marina for me it's 269+ tax and fees. :( Mine was for this early Dec. Not the peak season luckily. Used the Hilton corporate rate that any Hilton member can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted July 25, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hilton Marina is my choice and have stayed in both. Nice views of the intercoastal waterway if you get a tower room. Try to get a upgrade to a tower room well worth it for the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2cruising2006 Posted July 25, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Does Hilton Marina offer shuttles from airport or cruise port? What about breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted July 25, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2015 no breakfast or shuttles at Hilton marina. A cab is always preferable because shuttles make numerous stops at the port and cost just about the same. I prefer the ES but would stay at the Marina for that price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanJ Posted July 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Yes, for that price, and the time you will be there, I would go to the Hilton as well. You can always cab it back to the hotel if you don't feel like walking in the dark carrying purchases from the Harbor Shops area. Cab will be cheap for that distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted July 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Definitely for the price go with the Hilton. I know walking wise to the shops the Embassy Suites is closest to them but that's a pretty big price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nona51 Posted August 1, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2015 How do you get the corporate rate? Hilton H member...can't find an option.... JoAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted August 2, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted August 2, 2015 How do you get the corporate rate? Hilton H member...can't find an option....JoAnn http://stay.hilton.com/mvp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nona51 Posted August 2, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks for info.....a person needs a corporate number to book...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted August 2, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks for info.....a person needs a corporate number to book... No, you just need to sign up for the Hilton Honors program - write down your number and pin for your own reference, and then go on the mvp site to book, using your Hilton Honors number. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted August 2, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Thanks for info.....a person needs a corporate number to book...:) As ger 77 said - no corporate number needed, just use the link I posted and your HHonors card number. I also checked the Rules on my reservation and all it said I needed was my HHonors card at checkin. Lots of CC board members have used this with no problems. Edited August 2, 2015 by DaveOKC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted August 2, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I would go with the Hilton for sure! You can walk next door to Einstein Brothers Bagels and for $10 get a bagel and coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Louise Posted August 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hi, I am staying at the Hilton Marina and was wondering, how far of a walk is it to Total Wine and Publix? Thank you ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie_m Posted August 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 5, 2015 We are looking at these same 2 hotels for two nights pre-cruise in January. There's only a $22 price difference for the two days. Which has more things to do/see withing walking distance? Which of these two is closer to the water taxi? We thought of doing that the day before our cruise. Thanks for helping us narrow down our choices. We also looked at the Hilton Beach Resort and Hyatt Place 17th St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted August 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 5, 2015 ML, It's a few blocks; maybe a quarter mile or so. You have to cross 17th, but there are pedestrian crosswalks. If you're used to walking, you shouldn't have a problem. Just don't buy so much that it makes it hard to walk. Liquid is heavy! :D Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted August 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Lizzie, The water taxi stop is right outside the Hilton, but there's more within close walking distance of the ES. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Louise Posted August 5, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thank you Where does the water taxi take you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted August 5, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Thank you Where does the water taxi take you? http://watertaxi.com/ Seemingly endless possibilities; enjoy! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Edited August 5, 2015 by ger_77 speelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Louise Posted August 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Very nice, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted August 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 6, 2015 ML, The first time I took the water taxi, I did it without a destination in mind. You can take it as a tour of the Intercoastal Waterway. It's narrated, and they tell you things about the homes and yachts you pass, as well as the history of Ft. Lauderdale. Very entertaining. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUIS4ME Posted August 7, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Help clarify please. I went to the MVP link and the lists of the Hiltons don't mention any with the name Hilton Marina....so what Hilton is the one being referred? The prices were all over $200 for January so wondering where the $88 priced Hilton would be. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted August 7, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I have two options for my upcoming cruise, both in the 17th Street area (thus near the pier): Embassy Suites - $157 Hilton Marina - $88 We will arrive at the hotel around 5 PM the night before our cruise. Will likely walk over to Total Wine and Publix for a few items the night before. What would you do any why? Tough choice for me, because I would like both. I think though at those prices, I would prefer Hilton Marina. You save close to 70.00 dollars at Hilton, and the view there is better. Nice pool and bar/restaurant. It is a bit of a hike to Harbor shops, but a cab there and back should not cost much. On the other hand, Embassy has a nice breakfast included, and Hilton Marina last time I checked, breakfast was not included and was very pricy. I am not a big breakfast person anyway. If you need/want breakfast, and with a cab to and from Harbor shops, then the price might just break even. I still prefer Hilton Marina for the views, and water taxi stop. Just me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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