slotmomma3 Posted September 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Looking for a FLL hotel for 1 night pre-cruise that is walking distance to decent restaurants(not fast food). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan321 Posted September 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Looking for a FLL hotel for 1 night pre-cruise that is walking distance to decent restaurants(not fast food). I'm sure Blue Herons will have an answer. But, to make it a bit easier.....what hotels do you normally consider nice? Everybody has their own personal comfort zone....so knowing in advance makes it a bit easier to suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmomma3 Posted September 18, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Really not much of a preference. More upscale would be nice. Good location not too far from airport and cruise port. Hopefully not over $300 a night unless it is really fabulous. The date needed is April 1 for 1 night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted September 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2016 The Riverside on Las Olas Blvd (http://www.lasolasboulevard.com) fits your criteria. A very nice hotel in a great location with lots of nearby eateries, boutiques, galleries, a water taxi stop, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan321 Posted September 18, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2016 The Riverside on Las Olas Blvd (http://www.lasolasboulevard.com) fits your criteria. A very nice hotel in a great location with lots of nearby eateries, boutiques, galleries, a water taxi stop, etc. That place is beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 18, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2016 That place is beautiful!!! Agree with the Riverside. Tons of great restaurants within walking distance: Lobster Bar Timpanos Royal Pig Grille 401 YOLO Big City Tavern Cafe Europa Louie Bossi Sweet Nectar B Sqare Roccos Tacos Bao Honestly the rents are so steep on Las Olas if a restaurant isn't really good, it will not last (excluding Johnny Vs). Also, the Embassy, Hilton, Hyatt, or Renaissance on 17th Street would also fit the bill. Market 17 Kellys Landing Coco Asian Bistro Mezzaluna I'm leaving a few out on 17th Street so hopefully my fellow locals will chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Another vote for Riverside Hotel and Renaissance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted September 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Homewood Suites, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn and Courtyard in Dania Beach (on or near Griffin Road) are all a short walk to Rustic Inn Crabhouse and Tropical Acres Steakhouse. Both restaurants have been Ft Lauderdale icons for 50-60 years. I believe all of them have complimentary airport shuttles and port shuttles for a fee. Edited September 19, 2016 by Lido_Deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted September 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) No need to stay out in Dania beach at a chain with your budget. Stay in town, Riverside is a great spot for a night precruise. Easy to get to with cab and same in morning to ship. The hotel atmosphere and Blvd. offerings make it more "up scale" than the Dania area. Enough fun restaurants and spots for drinks within a few blocks to make the choice difficult.;) Edited September 19, 2016 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted September 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2016 No need to stay out in Dania beach at a chain with your budget. Stay in town, Riverside is a great spot for a night precruise. Easy to get to with cab and same in morning to ship. The hotel atmosphere and Blvd. offerings make it more "up scale" than the Dania area. Enough fun restaurants and spots for drinks within a few blocks to make the choice difficult.;) Maybe he is the type of person that would love an original, independent restaurant like Rustic Inn over the same old, same old Cheesecake Factory you can find in almost every city. I know I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Maybe he is the type of person that would love an original, independent restaurant like Rustic Inn over the same old, same old Cheesecake Factory you can find in almost every city. I know I do. Not one restaurant I mentioned is a chain. Every single one is a independently owned restaurant and in a far nicer area. While I love The Rustic Inn, if you don't like seafood, you are screwed. Edited September 19, 2016 by BlueHerons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan321 Posted September 19, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Not one restaurant I mentioned is a chain. Every single one is a independently owned restaurant and in a far nicer area. While I love The Rustic Inn, if you don't like seafood, you are screwed. While we are on the topic of non chain food.... what do you think of Grille 401? DH will be down your way later this week and needs someplace nice without the super fancy for a business dinner. Edited September 19, 2016 by Magellan321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2016 While we are on the topic of non chain food.... what do you think of Grille 401?DH will be down your way later this week and needs someplace nice without the super fancy for a business dinner. It's very nice, we go there for drinks and have only had appetizers there. Perfect place for a business dinner. I think Royal Pig has better food and is also good for a business dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmomma3 Posted September 19, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks for all the imput. I have narrowed it down to Hyatt Place 17th St and Hyatt Regency Pier 66. i got great deals for both. Now I just need to decide which one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan321 Posted September 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It's very nice, we go there for drinks and have only had appetizers there. Perfect place for a business dinner. I think Royal Pig has better food and is also good for a business dinner. Awesome....I will let him know about the Royal Pig. Thanks for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 21, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the imput. I have narrowed it down to Hyatt Place 17th St and Hyatt Regency Pier 66. i got great deals for both. Now I just need to decide which one!! I hope you priced Hyatt Place with.. http://www.valuetrips.com As far as a restaurant .... try Duffy's just across the Harbor Shops (Publix Market) parking lot and just behind Embassy Suites...which sits nearly just in front of Hyatt Place.. This is a great pre-cruise area....We'll be there in March again. Edited September 21, 2016 by Ashland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted September 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Maybe he is the type of person that would love an original, independent restaurant like Rustic Inn over the same old, same old Cheesecake Factory you can find in almost every city. I know I do. Not once was Cheesecake Factory mentioned in this thread. Strange reply considering the number of good local restaurants near Riverside. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmomma3 Posted September 21, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I hope you priced Hyatt Place with.. http://www.valuetrips.com As far as a restaurant .... try Duffy's just across the Harbor Shops (Publix Market) parking lot and just behind Embassy Suites...which sits nearly just in front of Hyatt Place.. This is a great pre-cruise area....We'll be there in March again. Yes I did Thanks!!!! I got the same price for Hyatt Regency Pier 66 on booking.com. Now I just need to decide which reservation to keep lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Crazy Posted September 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Homewood Suites, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn and Courtyard in Dania Beach (on or near Griffin Road) are all a short walk to Rustic Inn Crabhouse and Tropical Acres Steakhouse. Both restaurants have been Ft Lauderdale icons for 50-60 years. I believe all of them have complimentary airport shuttles and port shuttles for a fee. Wow. I think I could happily spend a whole vacation working my way through the Rustic Inn Crabhouse menu. Thank you so much for this restaurant recommendation - we can't get much in the way of fresh seafood where we are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted September 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Slotmama, the Seminole Hard Rock might meet you needs. Many great resturants on the property. Six miles from the port, plus you can plunge your brains out. The Riverside is four miles from the port. Edited September 22, 2016 by fireofficer5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingcruzin Posted September 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Does anyone know anything about the area around the marina? DH and I are staying at the Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina post cruise and would like to know about the restaurants in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted September 23, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Does anyone know anything about the area around the marina? DH and I are staying at the Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina post cruise and would like to know about the restaurants in the area. There are dozens and dozens of threads about the Hilton Marina and what's near it from the Water Taxi to restaurants to car rentals to liquor stores and on and on. All you have to do is read down the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan321 Posted September 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Does anyone know anything about the area around the marina? DH and I are staying at the Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina post cruise and would like to know about the restaurants in the area. missingcruzin, Take a look at this thread....it has a lot of info. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2238676&highlight=hilton+marina+Ft+lauderdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy666 Posted September 23, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I love the Rustic Inn. It's been my go-to place for special occasions for many years. It's loud and hectic, but always fun. The crab linguine is the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy666 Posted September 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I love the Rustic Inn. It's been my go-to place for special occasions for many years. It's loud and hectic, but always fun. The crab linguine is the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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