ceb65 Posted May 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi everyone, We just came back from a wonderful European cruise with NCL, but my flights were hell. The airline lost my luggage both going and coming home! What are the chances? And, my husbands brand new suitcase is ruined. So I booked a cruise out of Miami while on board for November, and need hotel advice from someone who has actually stayed at the hotel. I am flying into FLL, probably Friday evening before the cruise. So I am thinking of staying in FLL until Sunday and taking Uber/Limo to the port. I am looking for a nice hotel with pool near shopping. I will never travel with a checked bag again, so I will need to buy sunscreen and some other items when I get to Florida. Any suggestions of your favorite FLL hotels would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Gallery One - one block to Galleria Mall and Publix just across the road. CVS about 15 minutes walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 10, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Very common recommendation here- Embassy Suites. Just about anything you can think of can be found within a couple of blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted May 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The Riverside right downtown on Las Olas Blvd. Lovely hotel, great location with restaurants, shops and galleries all around plus a water taxi stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted May 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Most of the hotels in the downtown/17th street area are walking distance to Publix and other nearby shops. http://www.sunny.org has lots of FLL area hotel and tourist info. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laedw Posted May 11, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The Hyatt Place 17th Street Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale is near Harbor Shops mall that has Publix and Total Wines. The hotel is across the street from Embassy Suites and Outback Restaurant. The mall also has retail stores and restaurants (Gilbert's and Duffy's). You can reserve the Hyatt Place via Valuetrips.com. There is a Walgreens, more restaurants and retail stores within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceb65 Posted May 11, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks for the great responses, unfortunately all of these places are booked for Nov 2-4th. So I will keep searching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks for the great responses, unfortunately all of these places are booked for Nov 2-4th. So I will keep searching. I would suspect that is because of the big Boat Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceb65 Posted May 15, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I would suspect that is because of the big Boat Show. Thanks. Maybe I will look at the Miami hotels instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted May 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Thanks for the great responses, unfortunately all of these places are booked for Nov 2-4th. So I will keep searching. Boat Show. Book something at Sawgrass Mall. Best shopping on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted July 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Try Courtyard or Hsmpton Inn Plantation. Plenty of shopping and restaurants however not near beach. When booking ask for instructions on free airport shuttle and port shuttle. I’ve stayed at several FLL hotels on the beach, 17 street and I find this location to suit all of our needs pre-cruise and is always cheaper than others mentioned. Right across from FBI so felt safe at all times. Coincidentally, I found these due to no other affordable options as we were also going during the boat show. This year we are sailing out of Miami so staying in Miami. EDIT: I see you also sailing out of Miami, I think it’s a little far in that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted July 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks for the great responses, unfortunately all of these places are booked for Nov 2-4th. So I will keep searching. Just FYI, the International Boat Show is in Ft Lauderdale this year is Oct 31 to Nov 1.. A lot of $$ boat brokers book blocks for their $$ clients. Most rooms that week are booked up a year in advance. You can find rooms, but not near the cruise port. https://www.flibs.com/en/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmtre2 Posted July 5, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Holiday Inn Port Of Miami is a 3 star perfectly adequate hotel for one night pre-cruise. Yes, a bit outdated but clean, staff has always been friendly and it's a $12 cab ride to the port. Our latest booking for a king harbor view was under $200, we pre-paid for breakfast (again adequate)in their cafe which pushed it right to $200. Bayside Marketplace is directly across the street with shopping and several restaurants with water views. Used this place quite a few times for a one nighter and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marygal Posted July 7, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for the great responses, unfortunately all of these places are booked for Nov 2-4th. So I will keep searching. We are staying at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport 2620 N 26th Ave Hollywood FL 33020 USthat same weekend for a Royal most of the hotels are sold out that weekend there is a big Boat show... It looks like it is close to a shopping center and they have local shuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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