snausman Posted January 19, 2009 #176 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You might also consider the Gallery One Doubletree on E. Sunrise Blvd. It is next to a mall (1/2 block) and restaurants, and there is a CVS across the street. Thanks royalcruz, I will be staying at the Doubletree on Wednesday night (just love saying that) and I knew there was a mall close but was wondering about a drug store. Great info. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusleo1 Posted January 19, 2009 #177 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks royalcruz, I will be staying at the Doubletree on Wednesday night (just love saying that) and I knew there was a mall close but was wondering about a drug store. Great info. Laura Right across the street on Sunrise there is a CVS (Drugstore). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 19, 2009 #178 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks royalcruz, I will be staying at the Doubletree on Wednesday night (just love saying that) and I knew there was a mall close but was wondering about a drug store. Great info. Laura You're welcome. That's a nice hotel. It's only about 3 blocks from the beach, too (and 24 hr Primante's pizza on the beach...yum!)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinybabynurse Posted January 20, 2009 #179 Share Posted January 20, 2009 TBN Hubby here, Hate to be negative, but there is reason to be cautious in FLL area. Stayed in that area once pre-cruise. TBN wanted a book so we stopped at Barnes and Noble about a block south from the Adventura Mall. That appears to be a real upscale area. Since it was only going to be a few minutes, we didn't take our portable but outdated GPS off the dash. Returned within 15 minutes to find the passenger side window broken, the GPS and my wife's knitting bag (way more $$$$ there than it sounds like) long gone. Luckily we were able to find a cooperative and efficient glass shop (think the name was Cheepo's, :)) that replaced the glass in time for us to make our cruise. Moral of the story: This IS a nice area but it is also a large city so take precautions accordingly. Do not ever leave anything visible in your vehicle, even for a "few"minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snausman Posted January 20, 2009 #180 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Right across the street on Sunrise there is a CVS (Drugstore). :) thank you Stephanie, I always seem to be thanking you. See you on Thursday! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snausman Posted January 20, 2009 #181 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You're welcome. That's a nice hotel. It's only about 3 blocks from the beach, too (and 24 hr Primante's pizza on the beach...yum!)! So they have good pizza????? Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusleo1 Posted January 20, 2009 #182 Share Posted January 20, 2009 So they have good pizza????? Laura OMG they have AMAZING Pizza and they are open till 4 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 20, 2009 #183 Share Posted January 20, 2009 OMG they have AMAZING Pizza and they are open till 4 am. I could be imagining it, but I think there was a 24 hour sign outside when I drove by the other day! I laughed about having pizza for breakfast (of course I've had it)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 20, 2009 #184 Share Posted January 20, 2009 TBN Hubby here, Hate to be negative, but there is reason to be cautious in FLL area. Stayed in that area once pre-cruise. TBN wanted a book so we stopped at Barnes and Noble about a block south from the Adventura Mall. That appears to be a real upscale area. Since it was only going to be a few minutes, we didn't take our portable but outdated GPS off the dash. Returned within 15 minutes to find the passenger side window broken, the GPS and my wife's knitting bag (way more $$$$ there than it sounds like) long gone. Luckily we were able to find a cooperative and efficient glass shop (think the name was Cheepo's, :)) that replaced the glass in time for us to make our cruise. Moral of the story: This IS a nice area but it is also a large city so take precautions accordingly. Do not ever leave anything visible in your vehicle, even for a "few"minutes. That would be in the north miami area. I rarely go down there, but can tell you that in south florida there are signs all over that say to lock your doors and hide any valuables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymonde Posted January 21, 2009 #185 Share Posted January 21, 2009 we will be staying in the renaissance hotel on 17 street for a precruise and i would like to go to sawgrass mills is it far away from the hotel and how could we get there thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusleo1 Posted January 21, 2009 #186 Share Posted January 21, 2009 we will be staying in the renaissance hotel on 17 street for a precruise and i would like to go to sawgrass mills is it far away from the hotel and how could we get there thank you Yes it is quite a drive. Sawgrass is about 25-30 minutes west of Fort Lauderdale beach on Sunrise Blvd. The cheapest way to get there would probably be to rent a car taxies would be way too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbrig Posted January 21, 2009 #187 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yep, too far without a car. Assuming a car, I'd take 17th back to US1 South and pick up I-595 (it only goes West from there). Get off on the Flamingo Rd exit and head north. After you cross Sunrise Blvd, you'll start seeing mall entrances on the left (look for the large alligator signs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunn2 Posted January 24, 2009 #188 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Venusleo1, Any opinions on the marriott in north Ft Lauderdale ? I am flying in to orlando and staying at the marriott for 4 days. I have no problem with public transportation if its cheaper but does it make more sense to rent a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 24, 2009 #189 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Venusleo1, Any opinions on the marriott in north Ft Lauderdale ? I am flying in to orlando and staying at the marriott for 4 days. I have no problem with public transportation if its cheaper but does it make more sense to rent a car? That is not an area to stay in for 4 days without a car. Having a car will make a huge difference. It's also the best way to get from Orlando to north Fort Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracecarmo Posted January 24, 2009 #190 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Do we need a car to get to restaurants and a drugstore? This is our first time staying away from 17th St area. Thanks to all that give this site information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burm Posted January 24, 2009 #191 Share Posted January 24, 2009 That is not an area to stay in for 4 days without a car. Having a car will make a huge difference. It's also the best way to get from Orlando to north Fort Lauderdale. Royalcruz, your cat's pretty markings still make me smile every time I see your avatar. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal3967 Posted January 24, 2009 #192 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We recently (Jan 16) stayed at the Rennasance right across the street from the port. We loved it and I highly reccomend. We also ate at the Bimini which is in the same parking lot and within an easy walk. The food was awesome with very reasonable prices. It was a little loud because they had a guy playing and singing but it wasn't too loud. The bar must be very good because it was crowded. Big Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 24, 2009 #193 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Royalcruz, your cat's pretty markings still make me smile every time I see your avatar. :D AWWW, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted January 24, 2009 #194 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Do we need a car to get to restaurants and a drugstore? This is our first time staying away from 17th St area.Thanks to all that give this site information! You are staying near the restaurants Islamorada Fish Co. and Rustic Inn. The closest drug stores are CVS and Walgreens at 2700-2800 blocks on Stirling Road, which is about 2 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmo Posted January 26, 2009 #195 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hi Stephanie, Hello my name is Tim and we are coming to the area in April for a cruise and I have some questions for you, if I may... 1. This time we are staying at the Best Western /cruise/air port, is this a nice hotel?? 2. we would like to know where there are primitive craft shops around the area have you seen a Country sampler Magizine, well thats the stuff we are after. or Antique stores would like to get close to the hotel but we are willing to travel LOL is there any in the Malls, we were at the Sawgrass 2 yrs ago but we did not have enought time to cover the whole mall, its alot like our mall here at home have you herd of WEST EDMONONTON MALL in Canada its great!!!!! and we have lots of snow if you want right now !!!LOL So I guess thats all we need to know right now so if you could answer that would be great thanks Tim from Cold Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefanatik Posted February 3, 2009 #196 Share Posted February 3, 2009 hey everyone. i saw this post and figured i would add my story just for future warning. I stayed in a nice hotel the night before my cruise on carnival ( sorry i dont remember what hotel, but i know it was 4 star). Around 10 pm I got hungry and walked to a local taco bell that was right across the street. Before I even got there I had two cars yell stuff ---,because I was white :( ---and when coming back a car pulled up and asked if I was an undercover cop. The four people in the car then asked if i needed drugs; when I said no they pulled a blanket off the middle seat and underneath was a handgun. They told me I better not be a cop or else and drove off. It was pretty scary. So for future warning to everyone, i would recomend not going out too late and always have someone with you. best of luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted February 3, 2009 #197 Share Posted February 3, 2009 hey everyone. i saw this post and figured i would add my story just for future warning. I stayed in a nice hotel the night before my cruise on carnival ( sorry i dont remember what hotel, but i know it was 4 star). Around 10 pm I got hungry and walked to a local taco bell that was right across the street. Before I even got there I had two cars yell stuff ---,because I was white :( ---and when coming back a car pulled up and asked if I was an undercover cop. The four people in the car then asked if i needed drugs; when I said no they pulled a blanket off the middle seat and underneath was a handgun. They told me I better not be a cop or else and drove off. It was pretty scary. So for future warning to everyone, i would recomend not going out too late and always have someone with you. best of luck!!! There are 3 Taco Bells in Fort Lauderdale, on W. Broward Blvd, Oakland Park Blvd, and on S. Federal Hwy. None of these are across the street from 4 star hotels. Are you sure that you were in Fort Lauderdale? Do you remember the cross streets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefanatik Posted February 4, 2009 #198 Share Posted February 4, 2009 There are 3 Taco Bells in Fort Lauderdale, on W. Broward Blvd, Oakland Park Blvd, and on S. Federal Hwy. None of these are across the street from 4 star hotels. Are you sure that you were in Fort Lauderdale? Do you remember the cross streets? Your totaly right, it wasnt a four star hotel, it was located on s. federal hwy. We stayed there for a night and a bus took us over the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted February 5, 2009 #199 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Your totaly right, it wasnt a four star hotel, it was located on s. federal hwy. We stayed there for a night and a bus took us over the next morning. That isn't even a drug or gang neighborhood. I had an office a block from there and felt pretty safe. The closest hotel is the Comfort Inn hotel & suites, which is probably a 2 star, but there are a couple of 1 star motels too. Hyatt Place and Embassy Suites are about 3-4 blocks from Taco Bell. I know someone who lives a block from there for the last 5 yrs, and she walks at night (doesn't have a car) and has never been threatened. Anyway, it sounds like you went through a really scary experience that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris4205 Posted February 5, 2009 #200 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thank you to everyone for the helpful information. Based on the thread, I was considering these two hotels for a pre night stay and was wondering if anyone had any other better suggestions or if I should focus on these two. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport, Dania Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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