Renaissance Marina vs Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

[Pepperoni0120]

Have a value trip bid for Hyatt Place and a military rate for Renaissance Marina FLL..Has anyone stayed at both or recommend one over the other? Pricing within $5 so pros and cons of both??

[lx200gps]

We've stayed at both hotels many times. The HP is in better condition, somewhat newer and offers very nice large rooms. Beyond that, it is a smaller hotel with very limited facilities. We now prefer the Renaissance as it is a larger hotel with better facilities and nice views of the port from many rooms, though the rooms are a bit dated relative to the HP. The only downside to the HP for us is the very small, cramped lobby area. The lobby, bar, seating area and "restaurant" (just a limited breakfast buffet) all occupy the same cramped space, and on cruise morning, it is absolutely jammed. Still, there is a lot of love here on CC for the HP, and it is a perfectly good hotel.

[nhraformula00]

Both are very nice and we prefer Hyatt Place. They are the  most accomodating, friendly, never had an issue. Plus it is closer to Duffy's, and a few other places we like to eat at. We sign up for a shuttle and come down to meet it about 5-10 min before departure. Never felt cramped staying there.

[SUESEABE]

Hyatt Place. Restaurants and grocery store within walking distance. Good breakfast. Large Rooms. Hotel was clean.