royalcruz Posted March 9, 2014 #4926 Share Posted March 9, 2014 but, was it GOOD? Mulligan's monster fish was delicious, actually. It's breaded, not battered, and it had a nice salty peppery flavor. I think it's cod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 9, 2014 #4927 Share Posted March 9, 2014 We are currently booked at Hyatt Place 17th st for a 1 night pre cruise in May. Got a great price with Valuetrips. Now thinking about switching to Doubletree Gallery One with LMT but I'm wondering how much it will cost for a taxi from the airport to the hotel? It might not end up being any cheaper with having to pay for a taxi but I love the location. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Taxi from airport to Gallery One will be about $25, and it will cost about the same to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 9, 2014 #4928 Share Posted March 9, 2014 We have a room at Hyatt Place 17th booked thru Valuetrips. How close are we to restaurants and shops? We won't have a car. Also, is this a pretty decent place to stay? One of my fellow travelers is a bit of a snob. Any suggestions? You'll be easily able to walk to restaurants from HP 17th. There aren't a lot of shops around there though: CVS, grocery, wine/liquor, Ross, Office Depot, Dollar Tree, a great consignment shop Prissy Hen, and a few boutiques. It's not fancy but it's a decent hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 9, 2014 #4929 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) About going crazy trying to find a decent hotel with decent rates that has a park and cruise deal .... Been rading a lot about not using the hotel shuttles and just taking a taxi instead. Can't really tell which hotels have a secured and monitored parking lot. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sleep inn ... Heard it was good, then recently read bad reviews La Quinta inn ... ? Quality inn Hollywood ... Have tentative reservations, but now hear its not a good hotel / parking Hyatt place ... Found a park n cruise for $130 ... How much for a taxi to/ from the port? Comfort inn (federal & 17th) ... Found a park n cruise for $119... How much for a taxi to/ from the port? How are these hotels? Has anyone used park n go ... Can park there for $67 then could possibly find a good deal on a hotel without park n cruise packages. I always park at the port for $15/day because you can't get into the port without showing ID, so it feels more secure. Help please .... Thank you!!!! I don't believe these hotels have secured and monitored parking. I think that Renaissance, Embassy Suites, and Sheraton Airport might have parking security. Which Hyatt Place? A taxi from Comfort Suites on Federal to the port will be about $10-15. Edited March 9, 2014 by royalcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted March 9, 2014 #4930 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I don't believe these hotels have secured and monitored parking. I think that Renaissance, Embassy Suites, and Sheraton Airport might have parking security.Which Hyatt Place? A taxi from Comfort Suites on Federal to the port will be about $10-15. Sharon.... It would be the hyatt place on 17th Parking security is a big concern ... I don't want to leave our car somewhere that is just out in the open and no one watching it. What do you know about ParknGo? Seems to be in a fenced lot with security...idk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carliegirl Posted March 9, 2014 #4931 Share Posted March 9, 2014 We will be staying at the Riverside for our cruise. I asked and found out that there is a pharmacy that we can walk to. Are there any grocery or liquor stores that we can walk to? I see everyone talking about Total wine and the Publix stores, not sure if it is in our neighborhood. Once again thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 10, 2014 #4932 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Sharon.... It would be the hyatt place on 17th Parking security is a big concern ... I don't want to leave our car somewhere that is just out in the open and no one watching it. What do you know about ParknGo? Seems to be in a fenced lot with security...idk? Taxi to port from the Hyatt Place 17th St will be about $10. I've never used ParknGo, but other CC members seem to like it. For me it seems inconvenient to park there and then shuttle over to the port when I can park right near the terminal, and I'm willing to pay for that convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 10, 2014 #4933 Share Posted March 10, 2014 We will be staying at the Riverside for our cruise. I asked and found out that there is a pharmacy that we can walk to. Are there any grocery or liquor stores that we can walk to? I see everyone talking about Total wine and the Publix stores, not sure if it is in our neighborhood. Once again thanks. There are no grocery or liquor stores very close to Riverside Hotel. There is a Publix grocery store about a mile away on Andrews Avenue. CVS drug store is a couple of blocks away on N. Federal Hwy and sells a limited selection of wine. Total Wine is about 3 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted March 10, 2014 #4934 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Sharon.... It would be the hyatt place on 17th Parking security is a big concern ... I don't want to leave our car somewhere that is just out in the open and no one watching it. What do you know about ParknGo? Seems to be in a fenced lot with security...idk? We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Airport, Ft Lauderdale in Dec. They charged $7 per night for parking and it was in an indoor garage attached to the hotel. They charged for their shuttle to the port which was very close to the hotel. Edited March 10, 2014 by phabric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted March 10, 2014 #4935 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Ugh... Might just try and find a cheaper hotel and park at the port ... won't have to worry about a shuttle or if the hotel parking is secure. Mainly need the hotel to sleep, shower and eat breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Lover28 Posted March 11, 2014 #4936 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I was frantic at looking for a place to stay pre-cruise one night on last minute for end of March. I think I made a bad decision when I booked Comfort Suites in Tamarac. I assumed it was really close to Sawgrass Mall. I booked this as Express deal because of free parking and breakfast. We are driving from Miami airport. I really hoped for near Port Everglades or by beach but decided to spend money on shore excursion on cruise instead. I can't belive the price on hotels this time of year. Since I cannot cancel this booking, can someone reassure me that it is at least a decent place. Is it a safe area? Will my car be safe in the parking lot at night? Will we be safe if we go driving at night and return when it is dark? I know it is only for one night, but I'm wondering if I should take the loss and look elsewhere. But it is still a lot of money. What do I do?:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnyR Posted March 11, 2014 #4937 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hi all, we will stay in FLL at Embassy Suites pre cruise. My personally dream is to drive the road to Key Biscayne (seen it so much in tv:rolleyes:) Now the question: is it possible? We don't plan to rent a car. Are there some public busses? A tour operator? Or do you think to do this is too crazy? Thank you for your help and ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 12, 2014 #4938 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I was frantic at looking for a place to stay pre-cruise one night on last minute for end of March. I think I made a bad decision when I booked Comfort Suites in Tamarac. I assumed it was really close to Sawgrass Mall. I booked this as Express deal because of free parking and breakfast. We are driving from Miami airport. I really hoped for near Port Everglades or by beach but decided to spend money on shore excursion on cruise instead. I can't belive the price on hotels this time of year. Since I cannot cancel this booking, can someone reassure me that it is at least a decent place. Is it a safe area? Will my car be safe in the parking lot at night? Will we be safe if we go driving at night and return when it is dark? I know it is only for one night, but I'm wondering if I should take the loss and look elsewhere. But it is still a lot of money. What do I do?:( Don't worry. Comfort Suites is in the nicer end of Tamarac and it is safe, and easy to get to Sawgrass Mills from there, about a 6 mile drive. I can't tell you how the hotel is...check tripadvisor for that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 12, 2014 #4939 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi all,we will stay in FLL at Embassy Suites pre cruise. My personally dream is to drive the road to Key Biscayne (seen it so much in tv:rolleyes:) Now the question: is it possible? We don't plan to rent a car. Are there some public busses? A tour operator? Or do you think to do this is too crazy? Thank you for your help and ideas I guess you could take public buses but you have to cross counties and go pretty far and with all the stops it would take a really long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Lover28 Posted March 12, 2014 #4940 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Don't worry. Comfort Suites is in the nicer end of Tamarac and it is safe, and easy to get to Sawgrass Mills from there, about a 6 mile drive. Sharon - thank you. i was hoping you'd reply. I've read all your advice here on cc and I thank you for taking the time to do so. I've read the reviews on Tripadvisor. It's an okay place. i always weigh the good and the bad. I just have not read anyone else on this board that have asked regarding this place. I stayed at the Sheraton Beach Hotel two years ago in November and only paid $80, now it's about $300. This time we would like to do sightsee and go places since we have a car. Any advice on a scenic route from Miami to Fort Lauderdale without going through toll roads?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted March 12, 2014 #4941 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Sharon - thank you. i was hoping you'd reply. I've read all your advice here on cc and I thank you for taking the time to do so. I've read the reviews on Tripadvisor. It's an okay place. i always weigh the good and the bad. I just have not read anyone else on this board that have asked regarding this place. I stayed at the Sheraton Beach Hotel two years ago in November and only paid $80, now it's about $300. This time we would like to do sightsee and go places since we have a car. Any advice on a scenic route from Miami to Fort Lauderdale without going through toll roads?:) You're welcome. I worked a mile east of the hotel in Tamarac for the last 10 yrs and always felt safe and secure. You haven't read about it here because it's close to 20 miles from FLL and Port Everglades. Sorry, I can't think of any scenic routes. There are no tolls if you take I95 except in the express lanes, but there may be a toll on the expressway from MIA to I95...I'm not sure about the roads around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy girl2 Posted March 12, 2014 #4942 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi, just wondering if anyone has stayed at Cocobelle resort FL or knows what it is like. It get's great reviews on trip advisor but would like some first hand information please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted March 12, 2014 #4943 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) royalcruz, Just wondered if you or someone else local can answer a question for me? I know you can rent bikes in Fort Launderdale, we did it several years back. But has the city done the bike stations that some other large cities are now doing?? They have a rack of bikes and you pay to unlock them and can return them to any of the other station thru out the city. We did this in Chicago and it was a great way to see the city and to get from one place to another. If not already there, this would be a great addition to Fort Lauderdale Edited to add: Nevermind, just found my answer on sunny.org website Here it is in case anyone else is interested: http://www.sunny.org/listings/BROWARD-B-CYCLE/4141/?fromMenu=2644&startrow=1 Edited March 12, 2014 by waterbugohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted March 12, 2014 #4944 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Finally figured out my hotel and parking situation ... Dad has a free night at a choice hotel (well, some of them depending on how many points are required) .... So, we will be parking at the port ... Convenience and safety ... Whew that's done. Now just figuring out and finalizing the excursions and paying off the cruise and we will be set.... Woohoo!!!! Thanx to all that gave suggestions and advice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cweber584 Posted March 20, 2014 #4945 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We are cruising out of FLL January 2015. Hotel rates seem quite high for that departure week (January 18-25). Will those rates drop at any point or is that typical of that week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdawg954 Posted March 20, 2014 #4946 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We are cruising out of FLL January 2015. Hotel rates seem quite high for that departure week (January 18-25). Will those rates drop at any point or is that typical of that week? It's January in South Florida, alot of people vacation around that time to get away from the cold. Higher rates are not unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cweber584 Posted March 20, 2014 #4947 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks. Last time we stayed there it was March last year. I figured as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 20, 2014 #4948 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We are cruising out of FLL January 2015. Hotel rates seem quite high for that departure week (January 18-25). Will those rates drop at any point or is that typical of that week? Monday, Jan 19, 2015 is Martin Luther King Day (i.e., a 3 day weekend for many people) - that weekend is always expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cweber584 Posted March 21, 2014 #4949 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Ah yes. That makes total sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrayph47 Posted March 21, 2014 #4950 Share Posted March 21, 2014 How is the Hyatt pier 66? Is it non smoking? Heard good and bad. Help please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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