Johannelv Posted October 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I am going on the Equinox on January 20,2017. Would like to know where should I stay the night before. A clean and good hotel. Thank you Johanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted October 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I am going on the Equinox on January 20,2017. Would like to know where should I stay the night before. A clean and good hotel. Thank you Johanne Embassy Suites is very popular, great morning breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted October 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We also like the Embassy Suites on 17th St. It is walking distance to a Total Wines store & a grocery (Publix) in case you need sunscreen or other sundries. Several nice restaurants in that shopping complex too. We like Gilbert's, great hamburger & stupendous Key Lime pie. Embassy also offers a complimentary managers reception (2 hours of beverages alcoholic & non) & snacks in the evening & wonderful breakfast. It is a $10 cab ride to the port & $15 cab ride from airport. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varoo Posted October 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I am going on the Equinox on January 20,2017. Would like to know where should I stay the night before. A clean and good hotel. Thank you Johanne Here is a link to the board for FLORIDA DEPARTURES - Cruise Critic Message Boards You may want to post your question there. It already has lots of recommendations for Ft. Lauderdale hotels, including the Embassy Suites that dkjretired recommended. For example, take a look at these threads Ft. Lauderdale Q&A/FAQ What is your favorite hotel in Fort Lauderdale/PreCruise Riverside Hotel or Embassy on 17th Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngatheart136 Posted October 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Another vote for Embassy Suites. Staying there again for our November cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bjahil47 Posted October 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We are staying at Residence Inn in November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2016 http://www.sunny.org has lots of FLL area hotel and tourist info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearmint Posted October 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) We have stayed at Comfort Inn and Suites, 1800 South Federal, not far from Embassy Suites a few years ago now, when prices were around $80-$90 per night. Had shuttle to and from the airport and Port Everglades. Now, they are over $300! This might be Canadian pricing, but is still totally ridiculous. The following prices are U.S. $. Also have stayed at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina the last few cruises. It is right down on the water on the other side of the 17th Street bridge. Close to restaurants as theirs is Asian Fusion.. yuck. They do have a nice menu at the poolside bar, though. No shuttle. Their prices can skyrocket like the other hotels at prime time. For our Nov. 6 cruise, the price was $264/night, up from about $161 in late October. Which is why we are trying the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Plantation. They have a shuttle to and from the airport and cruiseport, for about $170. Recommended by our TA who stayed there in Feb. last. Post cruise for two days, we are staying at the Embassy Suites for $160 My advice, is to check out travel websites, check for Fort Lauderdale hotels, and see what prices are being put out there. In the last few years, those hotels have held all of us cruise passengers to ransom!!! Peak times are horrendous. Bill Edited October 14, 2016 by spearmint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted October 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I am going on the Equinox on January 20,2017. Would like to know where should I stay the night before. A clean and good hotel. Thank you Johanne Head to the Florida ports board. Ask your question and include your budget. We like to stay at a beach hotel. Not the 17th St. hotels. Hotel rates will vary and winter isn't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted October 14, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Another vote for the Embassy Suites.we book a higher floor room (executive?). Slightly more expensive but includes drinks and snacks from vending. We ask for a port facing room, set the alarm early and get up to watch the ship come in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted October 14, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We adore the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Blvd. It is wonderful shopping and dining on the Blvd! Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maljeff Posted October 14, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We've always stayed at the crowne plaza. They pick us up at the airport and take us to the cruise port for $8 each. They also have a great restaurant. We've always had a great stay and it's so close to both the airport and the cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannelv Posted October 14, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks everyone I will look at all the recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted October 14, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Another vote for the Embassy Suites.we book a higher floor room (executive?). Slightly more expensive but includes drinks and snacks from vending. We ask for a port facing room, set the alarm early and get up to watch the ship come in! We do the same. The extra expense is well worth it. Hilton Marina is a great alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmcue Posted October 14, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We like the Hilton. Not fancy but on intercoastal, great tiki bar, walk to grocery, liquor and restaurants. Literally at gate of port too. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2OH! Posted October 14, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We like the Renaissance on 17th street. close to bravo restaurant and bimini boatyard. across street from walgreens and in walking distance to grocery stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISABELLA Posted October 14, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We like Marriott Springhill Suites. Have free shuttles from airport and to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted October 14, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 14, 2016 We do the same. The extra expense is well worth it. Hilton Marina is a great alternative. Do you mean you do the same 'book the executive suites' or 'set your alarm and get up really early to see the ship come in'. It would be very reassuring to know we are not the only ones who get up at 'silly o'clock' to watch our cruise ship arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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