which hotel do you recommend

[cruisefanaticx6]

We are going on Oasis of the seas in august. What hotels do you recommend near port everglades? I would like to stay somewhere where we could see our ship out our window when we wake up.

[Esmerelda]

You need to click on "North American Homeports" then "Florida Departures". You should be able to find information about the hotels in Fort Lauderdale. :)

[sleepless]

We always stay at the Embassy Suites. A full, cooked breakfast is included, as well as the managers reception, that included free wine and beer, are included in the price. The hotel also offers a for fee shuttle to the port, is close to shopping and eating. A shuttle is also available fom airport to hotel.

[bethco]

I like the Embassy Suites. It has a Publix and plenty of restaurants within walking distance and is a short cab ride from the airport and the port. If you are on the right side of the hotel you will be able to see you ship, if not it isn't a long walk to be where you can see it.

[kymbakitty]

We stay at the Renaissance Marriott. I believe it is the only hotel where you can see ships from hotel rooms.

 

I could be wrong.....but I do know it is the closest hotel to the port.

 

They have shuttles to pier. I have no idea if they are free or not as we always take a taxi and go by ourselves when we are ready--DH can't stand being stuffed into those shuttle vans--free or otherwise.

 

Dawn

[Starry Eyes]

I have not stayed there, but the pictures of the ships from the tower of Hyatt Pier 66 look great. I have stayed at the Renaissance...it is nice (I could see Princess terminal and ships reasonably well, others more distant) but my view did not compare to those taken from that Hyatt. The Hyatt is across the bridge (beach side), so while further from port entrance, has a great view.

[lori450]

Yes, you can see from Pier 66. Marriott Harbor Beach is beautiful. A little more upscale, on the beach.

[Starry Eyes]

here is a link to Radio's live from oasis thread with pic from Hyatt66

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=23443572&highlight=hyatt#post23443572

See post 83

[DonnaK]

Another vote for Embassy Suites!!! Some upper level rooms (and some public outdoor balconies) have a view of the ships.

[Eng23]

We stay at the Renaissance Marriott. I believe it is the only hotel where you can see ships from hotel rooms.

 

I could be wrong.....but I do know it is the closest hotel to the port.

 

They have shuttles to pier. I have no idea if they are free or not as we always take a taxi and go by ourselves when we are ready--DH can't stand being stuffed into those shuttle vans--free or otherwise.

 

Dawn

Hotels with views of the port:

Renaissance

Hyatt Pier 66

Hilton Marina

Embassy Suites

As long as you get a room on the side of the hotels facing the port you can see the ships.

 

Here are some views from the Embassy Suites:

 

 

[ctcruiser1721]

I have always stayed at the ES and have been very happy. However, they were booked for my 1-27 Allure sailing and I booked a room at the Hyatt Place. They are in very close to one another and others on this board have given them a great review which is very comforting. ES has a managers cocktail reception. HP has a free shuttle from the airport.

[Coralc]

I like the Embassy Suites. It has a Publix and plenty of restaurants within walking distance and is a short cab ride from the airport and the port. If you are on the right side of the hotel you will be able to see you ship, if not it isn't a long walk to be where you can see it.

 

That sounds wonderful! As do all the other comments about the hotel. Thanks! We are booked at the Embassy Suites pre-cruise in February. :D:):D

[will773]

I also stayed at Embassy Suites before boarding the Allure. We specifically requested a room that had a view of the port so we could see the ship in the morning. We even watched the Oasis leave the night before!

[masonpips]

I have always used Priceline or Hotwire and received the Westin Beach and the Gallery One (both north of the port). We could BARELY see the ship from the Gallery One. Both hotels are "up scale" and VERY nice. Both provide access to the beach for a before dinner stroll or an early morning run along the Atlantic. Just throwing these out there there too because for us, the cost savings and the taxi ride where we all yell "is that her, is that it?, Wait! I see it!" is part of the fun, plus we get the beach to boot!

[goncruzn]

The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is an excellent hotel to see the ships. Upon checking in ask for a room on the side of the hotel facing Port Everglades and you will be able to see pretty much every ship in port. When I sailed Oasis, I got up early in the morning to see it pull in and I had a straight on view of the Boardwalk. A Princess ship came in later behind it so it blocked my view of the Oasis. I was also able to see a Carnival, Costa and HAL ship. It was just minutes by taxi (5) to the entry to Port Everglades. It's on 17th street right at the 17th Street Causeway. The Hyatt Pier 66 is on the other side of the causeway. We stood on the balcony late the night before and looked out toward the ocean and could see the lights of the ships in the distance.

 

You will probably not go wrong with any of the hotels along 17th street that are nearest the Port.

[supersam34]

Totally loved the Hyatt Pier 66! Best hotel we've ever stayed in! Beautiful room, good restaurants and close to the pier.

[NeuroQueen]

In my opinion the best view is from the Hyatt pier 66. You have to stay in the tower which is more expensive than the garden rooms which do not have a view of the port. Ask for a room with a view of the port and ask to be on the odd numbered floors for a rail type balcony as opposed to a concrete balcony for a better view. I have stayed at all of the hotels and keep going back to the Hyatt even tho there is no shuttle or breakfast and it is more expensive. I love to watch the ships come in and sail away and it can't be beat.

[msjaxson]

I have always stayed at the ES and have been very happy. However, they were booked for my 1-27 Allure sailing and I booked a room at the Hyatt Place. They are in very close to one another and others on this board have given them a great review which is very comforting. ES has a managers cocktail reception. HP has a free shuttle from the airport.

 

We have stayed at the Hyatt Place twice and really liked it ..could walk to market and liquor store ..a couple of resturants and the rooms are huge !!!

Can't see the ships but thats the only downside

[lori450]

In my opinion the best view is from the Hyatt pier 66. You have to stay in the tower which is more expensive than the garden rooms which do not have a view of the port. Ask for a room with a view of the port and ask to be on the odd numbered floors for a rail type balcony as opposed to a concrete balcony for a better view. I have stayed at all of the hotels and keep going back to the Hyatt even tho there is no shuttle or breakfast and it is more expensive. I love to watch the ships come in and sail away and it can't be beat.

 

It's a stop on the water taxi route too. So you can go out and don't have to worry about transportation.

[cruisefanaticx6]

Thank you all so much for all your replys and help!! has anyone ever stayed at candlewood suites? We would love to stay at Embassy but dh can see spending the $10.00 a night to park when we can get a room with parking included and its only for 1 night.

[lberbe]

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