TrentS Posted January 11, 2006 #26 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Sheraton Yankee Clipper is right next door to BW Oceanside Inn. It's an older hotel that could use a remodel but it's a million times better than the BW! You'll be fine at Yankee Clipper... It's clean, it's just old, but it's perfectly fine for the price. It's right on a very nice part of the beach, very close and easy to get from the airport and to the port. The neighborhood is very safe, and you can get the Water Taxi a block away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaTracie Posted January 11, 2006 #27 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Thanks Trent, I still am not sure about this, but I will take your word for it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Posted January 12, 2006 #28 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Well it's not a 4 or 5-star hotel, but it's okay. It's definitely a whole lot better than the BW, and unless you want to pay $300+ it's about the best you're going to do on the beach at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnask8pro Posted March 8, 2006 #29 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Trent, can we steal you over on one of the Miami hotel threads? You are awesome. I posted many Miami questions and I hope maybe you can help me. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qmadam Posted March 9, 2006 #30 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I am having trouble getting a room in Fort Lauderdale for next year already! I tried the Embassy Suites and they are all booked, as well as thier sister properties. They directed me to the Hilton Sunrise. Is this very far from the airport and pier? Thanks in advance for any help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted March 9, 2006 #31 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Yes it's very far. You are too early. How about providing the details of your stay so respondents can be most useful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qmadam Posted March 9, 2006 #32 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Thanks for the reply Signman. We are flying into Fort Lauderdale Thursday, Feb 8th and need a room for one night as we are boarding the Constellation the next day for b2b cruises. I'm already counting days!!! We have always stayed at the Embassy Suites before so I wasn't sure where to go since they said they were booked. Seems awfully early. Is something going on down there next February? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted March 9, 2006 #33 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Is something going on down there next February? It's called Super Bowl weekend or a pain in the backside to anyone cruising early Feb '07. Does anyone know anything about the Ramada Inn on Galt Ocean Dr. If so, could you please give me some info. I found they have some rooms available. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted March 9, 2006 #34 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Micki, It's been a couple of years since I last stayed there. Rooms are typical Ramada, but it's on the beach and area is just fine. See more comments here.....http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=271291&highlight=galt+ocean+mile As best I can determine, Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 4th, so my guess is the hotels are just being cautious right now and haven't really released their inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qmadam Posted March 10, 2006 #35 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Trying again... How is the Marriott Courtyard (Airport & Cruise Port) Fort Lauderdale, 400 Golf Stream Way???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted March 10, 2006 #36 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Q, Best location is on SE 17th. If not Embassy Suites, try Renaissance, HI Express, ESA or Fort Lauderdale Grande (formerly Marriott Marina) Here's more http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=276536 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeBeach Posted March 10, 2006 #37 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Thanks Howard. Appreciate you providing the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto5 Posted March 10, 2006 #38 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I booked our hotel with Aeroplan points, so choices were limited. Unfortunately my first choice, the Airport Sheraton did not have availability for Feb 17, 2007. So we are booked at the Westin. How bad will this be? How far from airport and cruise port? Any idea about how much cabs will cost? We may rent a car if the cabs are going to be spendy. Also is there anything near this hotel? Don't care about the beach-we will see lots of those on our cruise. But US shopping is always a good thing for us Canucks. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted March 10, 2006 #39 Share Posted March 10, 2006 If it's the Westin on Cypress Creek, you are about 20 minutes north of the port, 15 min from airport. You should rent a car at the Fort Lauderdale airport. Lots of restaurants in immediate vicinity of hotel, Steak & Ale, Longhorn Steakhouse, Hooters, Champps, Sweet Tomatoes, Moonlite Diner, Bennigans, Chilis, as well as fast food. With a car you can visit any mall you like. You could spend hours at giant Sawgrass Mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto5 Posted March 10, 2006 #40 Share Posted March 10, 2006 If it's the Westin on Cypress Creek, you are about 20 minutes north of the port, 15 min from airport. You should rent a car at the Fort Lauderdale airport. Lots of restaurants in immediate vicinity of hotel, Steak & Ale, Longhorn Steakhouse, Hooters, Champps, Sweet Tomatoes, Moonlite Diner, Bennigans, Chilis, as well as fast food. With a car you can visit any mall you like. You could spend hours at giant Sawgrass Mills. Thanks so much!! Next question-can I drop said car off at the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signman Posted March 10, 2006 #41 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Mom, No you would have to return the car to the Airport Rental facility. Then I believe the rental company will shuttle you to the Port. I recommend dropping your luggage and all in your party at the pier before returning the car and catching the shuttle back to the pier. Just be sure the driver is carrying all necessary documentation for check in with the cruise line. There may be some rental car operations that have a port area drop off, but I don't know which ones. I suggest you start a new thread for that question. But the best place for correct information is direct with the rental car company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto5 Posted March 10, 2006 #42 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Mom, No you would have to return the car to the Airport Rental facility. Then I believe the rental company will shuttle you to the Port. I recommend dropping your luggage and all in your party at the pier before returning the car and catching the shuttle back to the pier. Just be sure the driver is carrying all necessary documentation for check in with the cruise line. There may be some rental car operations that have a port area drop off, but I don't know which ones. I suggest you start a new thread for that question. But the best place for correct information is direct with the rental car company. Cool. Dropping the car at the airport will be fine. Just need to allow time is all. I'll look into it with the car rental companies. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qmadam Posted March 10, 2006 #43 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Signman, Thanks for your advice. We got a room at the Fort Lauderdale Grand. It looks lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microsher Posted March 10, 2006 #44 Share Posted March 10, 2006 We recently stay at the Best Western International in FLL for $107.10 per night. I would stay there again. The rooms were clean and they do have a pool. Free airport shuttle servcie as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramcruiser Posted March 12, 2006 #45 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Thanks everyone for your input. I think this thread was far more valuable then the countless webpages I've scanned and that tripadvisor review site. I think TrentS and Signman have a fairly good handling of the Fort Lauderdale scene which helped me decide just what I really wanted out of a stay and where I should be while waiting for my Dec 2/06 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowensricks Posted March 13, 2006 #46 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Well, I've stayed at the Springhill Suites (By Marriott) in Ft. Lauderdale twice. They do pick up from airport at no charge, they will also take you to the port as well. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted March 13, 2006 #47 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Next question-can I drop said car off at the port? There are no car rental facilities at the port for drop off. Thrifty has one just outside of the port, Budget on 17th Street. The remainder are at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCat3 Posted March 15, 2006 #48 Share Posted March 15, 2006 For pre- and post-cruise tie-ins, we have booked the two hotels below. Are they safe and clean (for two ladies)? Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Weston 2000 N Commerce Parkway AmeriSuites 1851 SE Tenth Avenue We will be in our own vehicle. Thanks for any information anyone can give us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCat3 Posted March 15, 2006 #49 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Sorry about the font on my post. Didn't mean to YELL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted March 15, 2006 #50 Share Posted March 15, 2006 For pre- and post-cruise tie-ins, we have booked the two hotels below. Are they safe and clean (for two ladies)? Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Weston 2000 N Commerce Parkway AmeriSuites 1851 SE Tenth Avenue We will be in our own vehicle. Thanks for any information anyone can give us. The Courtyard in Weston is a nice propery in a very safe, secure neighborhood, 20 minutes from the port. Let me know if you need any nearby restaurant recomendations. Ther Amerisuites on 17th Street has it's following. The area is geared for the cruise traveler, tourist and people attending the nearby convention center. Shppes, restaurants anything you need is nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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