Too Early for April 2017 Bookings?

[cruisingbajan]

Hi Guys,

 

I have been looking to book our hotel stay for our April 2017 cruise but most places are not giving me the option to book and some booking sites are saying that they have sold out all rooms for those dates (first week of April 2017).

 

Is it that it is waaaay early or is something happening in FLL during this time frame next year?

 

Thanks in advance guys.:)

[CruiserBruce]

Give it a little more time. Most, but not all (you didn't specify which hotels) start opening up reservations approximately 365 days from your check out date, but they aren't consistent. You don't want to book at 364 days anyway, rates probably won't be fully locked in.

 

Giving us exact dates, and hotels involved would be helpful for more specific info.

[Keith1010]

You are too early on this one.

 

CruiserBruce is right. Give it time.

 

Even hotels where I book directly with often don't show availability one year out.

 

Keith

[FreestyleNovice]

At best 9-12 months out, with the yield management/dynamic pricing I personally like to book 10-11 months out and maybe re-book at a lower rate later on.

[JohninDC]

Most airlines will only book 330 days in advance - SW and some others have an even shorter window.

[cruisingbajan]

Thanks Guys,

 

I am specifically looking at April 5-7 2017 at this time.

 

So far I have looked at Sleep Inn Dania Beach, La Quinta Airport as well as Best Western and Quality Inns and Suites.

 

I am not limited to these choices though and will actively search for the best possible deal.:D

[FreestyleNovice]

Most airlines will only book 330 days in advance - SW and some others have an even shorter window.

 

I once read about airlines that the golden moment is either 8 or 4 months out.

[DaveOKC]

Hi Guys,

 

I have been looking to book our hotel stay for our April 2017 cruise but most places are not giving me the option to book and some booking sites are saying that they have sold out all rooms for those dates (first week of April 2017).

 

Is it that it is waaaay early or is something happening in FLL during this time frame next year?

 

Thanks in advance guys.:)

 

Hyatt Place on 17th near the port is open for booking through April

[cruisingbajan]

Hyatt Place on 17th near the port is open for booking through April

 

Thanks Dave. Will check it out.

[capriccio]

Thanks Dave. Will check it out.

 

Compare prices on http://www.valuetrips.com for the Hyatt Place convention center when it opens (I didn't see any 2017 dates on it yet). They are usually much cheaper than any other site.

[FlaGrl4Evr]

Thanks Guys,

 

I am specifically looking at April 5-7 2017 at this time.

 

So far I have looked at Sleep Inn Dania Beach, La Quinta Airport as well as Best Western and Quality Inns and Suites.

 

I am not limited to these choices though and will actively search for the best possible deal.:D

 

We tried to book the Sleep Inn Dania a year in advance as it was around Easter. I kept getting the no-rooms-available message. It turned out that their booking site would not reserve that far in advance. I checked back a few weeks later and it was up and running.

 

We were so glad that we booked early as we snagged 2 suites for $99 each using our AAA discount. The rates confined to increase until the hotel sold out. We booked at about the 11 month before mark. So glad we did !

 

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Edited April 16, 2016 by FlaGrl4Evr

[cruisingbajan]

We tried to book the Sleep Inn Dania a year in advance as it was around Easter. I kept getting the no-rooms-available message. It turned out that their booking site would not reserve that far in advance. I checked back a few weeks later and it was up and running.

 

We were so glad that we booked early as we snagged 2 suites for $99 each using our AAA discount. The rates confined to increase until the hotel sold out. We booked at about the 11 month before mark. So glad we did !

 

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That was a great deal[emoji106] . Hopefully I can score a great rate like that as well. I will be checking the booking engines everyday from now onward[emoji5] [emoji1]

 

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[mcchane1]

I booked a room at the Gallery One for April 2, 2017 already.

[cruisingbajan]

I booked a room at the Gallery One for April 2, 2017 already.

 

Thanks for the Info. Will check that out as well.

[cruisingbajan]

Compare prices on www.valuetrips.com for the Hyatt Place convention center when it opens (I didn't see any 2017 dates on it yet). They are usually much cheaper than any other site.

 

Thanks..I have been using booking.com but will utilize this resource as well.

[DaveOKC]

I just booked Hyatt Place (17th Street Convention Center) for April 25, 2017 this morning. Price was a bit high - $255, but I was able to use Hyatt Points for a very reasonable amount (8,000), so I went ahead and booked.

 

Just FYI.

[cruisingbajan]

I just booked Hyatt Place (17th Street Convention Center) for April 25, 2017 this morning. Price was a bit high - $255, but I was able to use Hyatt Points for a very reasonable amount (8,000), so I went ahead and booked.

 

Just FYI.

 

Thanks. I guess I just need to be patient as they will all open up eventually.

 

Will check and see what price Hyatt has for the dates I am looking at.

[janetz]

I would wait for VT to open up for the Hyatt. These are the prices for this year and they will not jump by much.

 

http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm#Today's Super Value rates

Edited April 17, 2016 by janetz

[cruisingbajan]

I would wait for VT to open up for the Hyatt. These are the prices for this year and they will not jump by much.

 

http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm#Today's Super Value rates

 

Thanks

[cjmayes51]

emailed value trip last week on when 2017 would open for reservations @Hyatt Place, they emailed back 2 days later and said June. cHarlie

[cruisingbajan]

emailed value trip last week on when 2017 would open for reservations @Hyatt Place, they emailed back 2 days later and said June. cHarlie

 

Thanks Charlie

[Nanatravel]

Hyatt Place on 17th near the port is open for booking through April

 

Try Value Trips for the Hyatt Place on 10th.

 

I too am looking for hotel but the first weekend in March; prices that I do find are very high and some (Tripadvisor) aren't showing available as yet. Keep checking was what works for you.

[DaveOKC]

Try Value Trips for the Hyatt Place on 10th.

 

I too am looking for hotel but the first weekend in March; prices that I do find are very high and some (Tripadvisor) aren't showing available as yet. Keep checking was what works for you.

 

Not sure what Value trips call this hotel (by address), but my Hyatt Place reservation refers to it as "Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center".

 

The other Hyatt Place in the Fort Lauderdale area really confuses the issue as on the Hyatt website it is referred to as "Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruiseport" (it really is not that close to the cruiseport IMO). The address is on 10th Ave, in Dania Beach.

Edited April 25, 2016 by DaveOKC

[cruisingbajan]

Just an update. I was checking this weekend and Quality Inns & Suites Airport/Cruise Port South has opened up for the dates I wanted.

 

I will continue to monitor the others for the best deals:D.