cruisenovice2 Posted September 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hello All, We will be cruising out of Ft. Lauderdale in December, and need suggestions on where to stay the day before. Any suggestions would be great. We are a party of 10. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted September 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2016 On 17th Street. Embassy Suites, Extended Stay, Hilton Marina, Radiance, Holiday Inn Express..plus a few more. EVERYTHING is on 17th St. Stores, liquor stores, CVS, Walgreens, Restaurants....EVERYTHING. All in walking distance and only a few minutes from the airport...and 2 minutes to the cruise port. Extended Stay has a shuttle that will pick you up at the airport and take you to the cruise port the following day. Go to TripAdvisor website for reviews/prices/ratings.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted September 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We stayed at the Crown Plaza. Very close to the port and you could actually see the Oasis class ships from the hotel. We paid $102/night over labor day weekend. Parking there was $10/night. We reserved a parking spot at Park N Go, about 1.5 miles away. If you go online and reserve parking there it costs less than $8/day. I think the earlier you make your reservation the cheaper it is... if I recall it goes up to $12/day closer to cruise time. They valet park your car, so if you have an issue with that you might try something else. I generally note mileage and do a walk around when I pick up the car. They will take you and your luggage right up to the porters and will pick you up on your return. I did not care for the restaurant in the hotel, but we passed an interesting looking Bavarian restaurant about 1.5 miles west of the hotel... on the same street, called Old Heidelberg. Try googling it. Next time I want to try that. In the morning, near the restaurant is a Duncan Donut and a Wendy's (I think it was Wendy's...picked up something quick for breakfast before heading over). We dropped the car off a bit after 10am and were through the check in process quickly and onboard shortly after they opened the ship for passengers. Really smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted September 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We stayed at Embassy Suites and the Renaissance, both on SE 17th, we were pleased with both hotels, no complaints and both were in walking distance to many stores, restaurants and the Total Wine store with has a great selection of wines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted September 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Staying in downtown FLL is a bit meh IMO. If you just need a place to sleep, it's fine. If I'm going to have a full day, I prefer to pay the cab/uber/lyft fare each way and stay out on FLL beach so that I can get a bit of a beach day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone2K Posted September 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Lots more information in the home ports area of the board as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umograd83 Posted September 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We stayed at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. We loved it. It has a nice pool complex. There is a free shuttle to the beach. They also have a shuttle to the cruise port for $6 per person. We walked to both Walgreens and Publix. There is a water taxi stop in front of the hotel. Pay one price and ride the water taxi all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJay Posted September 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I've stayed at the Courtyard Marriott which is opposite Las Olas beach and has lots of restaurants and shops within seconds of the hotel. It was a beautiful hotel and only 10 minutes from Port Everglades via taxi. I've also stayed in Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina, again a good hotel and about 5 minutes from Port if that. I found there wasn't as much around this area but a few good restaurants. For a Pre-Cruise both are good and for me next time it would be which ever is cheaper, but I did love the area that the Courtyard Marriott is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggercat Posted September 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We always stay at the Harbor Beach Marriott. It is a beautiful resort right on the ocean. However, if you are only there for a short time, I would pick some place cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted September 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2016 My favorite place is the Seminole Hard Rock but with a group of 10 that would get pricey ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksgarden Posted September 26, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We live in Ft. Lauderdale and I definitely recommend staying on 17th Street. From any of the hotels, you can walk to shopping and restaurants and on the bridge to see the port. Especially if you are only staying a day, this is the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted September 26, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Another vote for Embassy suites. The location works well and if you are part of a larger family party some can stay in the living room areas saving on room costs. Add on free breakfast and evening cocktail reception... We book on the higher floors (can't remember the name but includes free items from vending) and request a view of the port. Nothing nicer than seeing your ship arrive into port.... Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted September 26, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hello All,We will be cruising out of Ft. Lauderdale in December, and need suggestions on where to stay the day before. Any suggestions would be great. We are a party of 10. Thank you in advance. Hampton Inn or Embassy Suites. Your thread will soon be moved over to the Ports Of Call section. You may consider cruising on over there for additional suggestions/recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenovice2 Posted September 26, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thank you so much. Where is the ports of call section? Pretty new to all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted September 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Anywhere on 17th street or beach front. I prefer beach front because i like a good view of the ocean, gotta maximize time! but for a group of 10, I would stay anywhere on 17th street. I've stayed at (listed from worst to best) The Renaissance The Hilton Marina The W The Westin Beach Resort all of these were fine, with the Westin being the best with an ocean view and heavenly beds. But I am sure anywhere on 17th is nice, and Uber pool/uber XL will get you to the port pretty cheaply, so don't focus too heavily on finding a hotel that offers a shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted September 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thank you so much. Where is the ports of call section? Pretty new to all this. Start at Cruise Critic Message Board. Scroll down to North America Homeports. Click on Florida Departures. Ports of Call area is directly below North America Homeports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted September 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We're staying at Turnberry Isle Resort, should be transport to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hearted Posted September 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Marriott Harbor Beach. Awesome pool and private beach. Short walk on the beach to the strip. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy08 Posted September 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We booked the Hyatt Place. Free breakfast and airport shuttle. A 2 min ride to the cruise port. Using uber it's like $10 compared to $7 each person to use the multi hotel cruise shuttle Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruise75 Posted September 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hyatt Pier 66 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted September 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We LOVE the Embassy Suites hotel, and are super bummed that it was fully booked over a year in advance of our Feb 2017 cruise! I highly recommend it, especially if you are a fan of free happy hour and free breakfast. The free breakfast is huge, and has tons of hot and cold options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted September 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hilton Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort we did the last time and it was fantastic. Directly on the water with a great balcony view of the ocean and walking distance to anything you might want. They were doing some construction so the price was very reasonable. Prior to that and next month we are at the Doubletree Gallery One and we like it very much. Not as great for stuff to walk to, but water taxi stops right outside the lobby and a great mall across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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