best hotel in fortlauderdale

[ckr31]

whats the best Hotel in fort lauderdale to spend a night in prior to cruise

[Colo Cruiser]

Renaissance 17th St (across the street to the pier)

Embassy Suites 17th St (2 long blocks from the pier)

Hilton Garden Inn 17th St (Across the street to the pier)

Hyatt Pier 66 17th St (Across the draw Bridge with views of the pier)

[Pia1913]

whats the best Hotel in fort lauderdale to spend a night in prior to cruise

 

If money is no object.......Marriott Harbor Beach.

[Colo Cruiser]

They won't let you in with gravy on your shoes though. :cool:

[beamteam]

We stayed at the marriott north and they parked our car without charge for 21 days.

[Pia1913]

They won't let you in with gravy on your shoes though. :cool:

 

You're the only one I know with shoe gravy and I wouldn't have know it had you not told the whole world about it. :D

[royalcruz]

Renaissance 17th St (across the street to the pier)

Embassy Suites 17th St (2 long blocks from the pier)

Hilton Garden Inn 17th St (Across the street to the pier)

Hyatt Pier 66 17th St (Across the draw Bridge with views of the pier)

 

There is no Hilton Garden Inn in the 17th St area. But I do agree that if you are staying only one night that 17th St is a good place to stay. There are also Hyatt Place, Hilton Marina, and Holiday Inn Express in addition to the hotels listed above.

 

There are better hotels in Fort Lauderdale, but not right by the entrance to the port like the 17th St hotels.

[jericho2009]

Is there a liquor store near any of these hotels?

[royalcruz]

Is there a liquor store near any of these hotels?

 

Yes there is a Crown Liquor and a Total Wine & Spirits, and Publix, CVS, and Walgreens sell beer & wine. Just don't try to buy any alcohol on Sunday mornings, as they cannot sell it until noon. The whole street caters to cruise ship passengers' needs. There are lots of restaurants too.

[Spender Nui]

Is there a liquor store near any of these hotels?

 

Use the Total Wine. Best selection and prices.

[Colo Cruiser]

There is no Hilton Garden Inn in the 17th St area. But I do agree that if you are staying only one night that 17th St is a good place to stay. There are also Hyatt Place, Hilton Marina, and Holiday Inn Express in addition to the hotels listed above.

 

There are better hotels in Fort Lauderdale, but not right by the entrance to the port like the 17th St hotels.

 

 

Yes there is.....

It is the old Ft Lauderdale Grande/Marriott Marina

 

[lorriv20]

When we went we were on a tighter budget and stayed at the Amerisuites. Not really a fancy place, but he room was clean and had a kitchenette. They offered a shuttle from the airport and a shuttle to the cruise port. There was a shopping center with places to eat, a grocery store and a liquor store within walking distance.

[jericho2009]

How about a moderately priced hotel for post-cruise. We are thinking of staying over for a couple of days to go on the air boat to see the glades.

[Pia1913]

Wow, did this thread deviate, as most of them do. However, the original poster asked which hotel was the best. Not the cheapest, not near stores, not near port, not with free transport or car parking. Just.....the best.

 

Therefore Ckr31, my original response stands. Marriott Harbor Beach.

[Momma Mojito]

When we went we were on a tighter budget and stayed at the Amerisuites. Not really a fancy place, but he room was clean and had a kitchenette. They offered a shuttle from the airport and a shuttle to the cruise port. There was a shopping center with places to eat, a grocery store and a liquor store within walking distance.

 

Amerisuites is totally remodeled and is now the Hyatt Place! If you use the website ValuePlace. you can get a very good price. It is convientent to everything, and offers shuttle service from the airport and to the ship. They also havw a very nice buffet breakfast.

[Colo Cruiser]

If money is no object.......Marriott Harbor Beach.

 

 

And the OP did not ask about expensive hotels either. :p

[Pia1913]

And the OP did not ask about expensive hotels either. :p

 

BEST is usually synonymous with expensive. :D

[Colo Cruiser]

BEST is usually synonymous with expensive. :D

 

 

And next to the pier is synonymous with convienence. :eek:

[jfv379]

WOW

 

On Guard

 

Perry, Thrust

[Colo Cruiser]

Just like a bro and sis. :eek:

[Colo Cruiser]

How about a moderately priced hotel for post-cruise. We are thinking of staying over for a couple of days to go on the air boat to see the glades.

 

Check Priceline, the Hyatt was going for $85.

[hubofhockey]

Wow, did this thread deviate, as most of them do. However, the original poster asked which hotel was the best. Not the cheapest, not near stores, not near port, not with free transport or car parking. Just.....the best.

 

Therefore Ckr31, my original response stands. Marriott Harbor Beach.

 

I would think that the Ritz on the beach is a higher rated hotel.

[stoneharborlady]

The correct answer would be LAGO MAR!!!

 

Karen

[Pia1913]

The correct answer would be LAGO MAR!!!

 

Karen

 

Lago Mar Resort and Club is mainly a business hotel used for conventions, since they have a huge conference center. A one night stay pre cruise would be a waste of time and money.

 

Keith may be correct about the Ritz, but I'm a Marriott girl. :D

[springfire]

Hollywood Westin Diplomat is the best the area has to offer by the beach, the best Ritz is in Key Biscayne which is too far away I would think for your cruise. If you are looking for more night life than I would say check out the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. They now have Vegas style slots, poker and blackjack and great live entertainment.