LuCruise Posted September 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2018 We need a hotel for Wed Dec 5th for the day before our cruise (we arrive around 11am). We're looking more "budget" but also want something clean and don't to be in the middle of nowhere. For now we booked Extended Stay America Cruise Port as it's around the 17th Street near the cruise port. We'd like to keep it between 100 and 150 a night. Any other suggestions? Or other areas we should be looking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Don't know the prices, but we like the Springhill Suites and Fairfield Inn in Dania Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted September 5, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixietx Posted September 5, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2018 We like to stay at Embassy Suites on 17th. St. Their prices vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted September 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2018 www.sunny.org has lots of FLL area hotel and tourist info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted September 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2018 $100 - $150 per night may be low for December. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted September 5, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted September 5, 2018 $100 - $150 per night may be low for December. Roz Early Dec, Wed night. But yeah, to get close to $100, it seems like we need to book in the middle of no where (from what I"m seeing but I don't know Fort Lauderdale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydane Posted September 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Valuetrips offers Hyatt Place for $153 night. Search this forum for more information on Valuetrips.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted September 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Candlewood Suites on 84 has $120 queen bed suites. Great location across the street from a mall with everything you need and close to the Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted September 5, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2018 http://www.valuetrips.com/ Hyatt Place 17th street convention center will be the nicest place for $153 plus tax in Dec in the 17th street area. Most places close to the cruise port will be $200 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted September 6, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I recently stayed at the Best Western on State Rd. 84, there is a free shuttle, pool and near by places to eat. This fits into your price range. I am not sure of the rates in Dec. but worth looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted September 6, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Candlewood Suites on 84 has $120 queen bed suites. Great location across the street from a mall with everything you need and close to the Port I recently stayed at the Best Western on State Rd. 84, there is a free shuttle, pool and near by places to eat. This fits into your price range. I am not sure of the rates in Dec. but worth looking into. Thanks. Is this area on 84 better than the area near 17th street? We will have half a day in Fort Lauderdale before our cruise. From distance to the port, it looks like we can even walk to the port from Extended Stay America Cruise Port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted September 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Thanks. Is this area on 84 better than the area near 17th street? We will have half a day in Fort Lauderdale before our cruise. The 17th Street area is better especially since you'll have half a day. You can catch the Sun Trolley ($1/ride; $3/day; http://www.suntrolley.com) at its terminus in the Harbor Shops or flag it down anywhere along 17th Street. You can catch the water taxi (http://www.watertaxi.com) at its stop under the 17th Street bridge next to the Hilton Marina. Plus there are restaurants in every price range within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted September 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Thanks. Is this area on 84 better than the area near 17th street? We will have half a day in Fort Lauderdale before our cruise. From distance to the port, it looks like we can even walk to the port from Extended Stay America Cruise Port? I agree with Capriccio. Since you have time to explore 17th St will be a better fit for you if you can get acceptable rates. I've stayed on 84 several times because rooms/parking/transfers are generally cheaper while still close to the Port. The 84 St hotels are very nice and the little mall has a lot to offer but 17th Street offers more variety and choices and activities if you want to get out and walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted September 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Check out Lauderdale by the Sea. Lots of Mom and Pop hotels, and in early December, the prices can still be reasonable. Lots of bars and restaurants, and 20 mins from Port Everglades. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted September 7, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Another area....what about near The Galleria on Sunrise? There seems to be quite a bit of stores around there with reasonable motels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtx249 Posted September 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I just saw where the Westin has rates of $119 thru Jan 5th thru Travelzoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted September 9, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2018 You will need to consider transportation as well. I agree with 17th Street, even if you need to pay more. Close to the airport and port and no need to take transportation for dinner or shops, breakfast is included at Embassy Suites as well. Just book and keep checking prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tregatti Posted September 13, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 13, 2018 We need a hotel for Wed Dec 5th for the day before our cruise (we arrive around 11am). We're looking more "budget" but also want something clean and don't to be in the middle of nowhere. For now we booked Extended Stay America Cruise Port as it's around the 17th Street near the cruise port. We'd like to keep it between 100 and 150 a night. Any other suggestions? Or other areas we should be looking? I just booked for later in Dec. @ $143 AAA rate: Quality Inn & Suites Airport/Cruise Port South2520 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, FL, US We stayed there last year. It's not fancy but it's clean and had a good poolside breakfast. They provide free airport pickup and transfer to the port. There's a good diner within walking distance as well as a K-Mart (came in handy when I forgot to pack my surf shoes!) Sent from my SM-T280 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondakea Posted September 13, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Good info . Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted September 13, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 13, 2018 We stayed at holiday inn express 17th Street fort Lauderdale and enjoyed it very much. Great location, trolley to beach, free breakfast and airport shuttle restaurants, bars, stores right there. Safe sailing Sent from my SM-N950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted September 13, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thank you. Just checked and Holiday Inn Express is close to our current booking but think a bit nicer than Extended Stay America? Looks like it's grab and go breakfast at Extended. Both same area. If we will be at the hotel by noon, are we better at 17th area or Stirling area? Not sure which has more to do in terms of walking around? Can you walk to the port from 17th? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted September 13, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 13, 2018 17th street area is better in my opinion. Lots of places to walk close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted September 13, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 13, 2018 https://www.google.com/maps/place/1850+Eller+Dr,+Fort+Lauderdale,+FL+33316/@26.0949723,-80.1273174,15z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x88d900753a1b6c0b:0x4c3d67b4653f812d!2s1850+Eller+Dr,+Fort+Lauderdale,+FL+33316!3b1!8m2!3d26.0816782!4d-80.1206082!3m4!1s0x88d900753a1b6c0b:0x4c3d67b4653f812d!8m2!3d26.0816782!4d-80.1206082 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted September 13, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 13, 2018 17th street area is better in my opinion. Lots of places to walk close by. Agree I would not try walking to the port but Uber was reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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