Hotels in FLL

[DEERINH2O]

Hello,

I just booked a cruise today for 11/21 on the Star. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how early I should start looking on Priceline for a hotel. Also I have used Priceline before (once) and had a great hotel. I am taking four kids with me, so this time we need two rooms. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks to all.

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Until we Celebrate Turkey Day on the Star!!!!


Voyager of the Seas 10/3/03
Ecstasy 9/01, 9/02
Holiday 9/98, 9/99, 9/00

[lmmn]

You could bid any time. Typically I like to wait until about 3 months prior to stay. It's not a bad idea to book a cancellable back up. I just bid 3* DT Ft. Lauderdale and Priceline accepted $55 bid...Embassy Suites 8/13. Many people have also bid 4* beach and got Hyatt Pier 66 for $80...very nice hotel. Good luck!

Explorer of the Seas ~ 10/02
Majesty of the Seas ~ 1/03
Majesty of the Seas ~ 8/11/03
Navigator of the Seas ~ 10/11/03
Serenade of the Seas ~ 1/31/04
Caribbean Princess ~ 8/14/04
Adventure of the Seas ~ 1/30/05

[LindaKE]

I got the Renaissance in February for $82. I bid $65 on a 4* downtown, and they countered with $82.

LindaKE

Sun Princess(Alaska)
Carnival Inspiration

[7nucruzers]

I went through the "comfortinn.com" website and was able to get the comfort suites airport cruisport for $65.00/room. My husband and I are government employees and this is a government rate; however, you can try AAA rate, etc. Never stayed here but others have said it is okay. this is the one on federal hwy not sterling. they offer free shuttle to airport and cruiseport and free breakfast. We are sailing jewel on 11/14. We have three rooms reserved for a group of 9. Can't wait - hope this helps

[Nanatravel]

Since that is a Holiday week (Thanksgiving), I would not hesitate to start bidding now. The Comfort Suites or Amerisuites (valutrips.com) may work out great for two rooms including all transfers and breakfast. That will save you a lot of extra $$. If you prefer bidding on priceline, 2* Downtown is the area for both hotels. You can walk to Outback, Eckerds or Publics for refreshments. The Intercoastal Waterway and 17th St. Bridge is within walking distance of the Amerisuites. The pool area is small but the price may be right.
Bon Voyage

Celebrity Millennium 2/22/04
Carnival Conquest 10/26/2003
Carnival Legend 4/11/2003
Carnival Pride 2/23/2002
Celebrity Galaxy 11/2001
Grand Princess 3/2001
Celebrity Millennium 9/9/2000
Sea Princess 2/22/1999
Vison of the Seas 10/28/1998
Rhapsody of the Seas 3/1998
Celebrity Century 3/1997
Celebrity Zenith 11/1996
Legend of the Seas 6/1995
Celebrity Horizon 4/1994

[chicaletta]

I just booked my hotel in Ft Laud. for 11/12/04 Pd $90. for Renaissance, but I've heard of others getting it in the $80's. Since I'm pretty new at the priceline bidding, I was happy. Also I hear it's a nice place to stay. Since yours is a holiday week, I would start soon.
Happy Cruising!!!

Star Princess 11/14/04
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[Hotshotrucking]

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Norway 2/02
Conquest 12/02
Nordic Empress 3/03
Splendour of the Seas 1/04
Explorer of the Seas 1/05