scubamommy! Posted January 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2014 We would like a nice hotel that isn't $250 or more! We are just coming in for the night before the cruise. Don't want a run down place, but all the chains I know of are so costly in Fort Lauderdale, double what we normally pay. Anyone have a good $ saving trick there? Don't mind staying an hour or so away if we can save a lot on a nicer place. I just don't know what is around there. There are many hotels I have not heard of but hard to tell from a picture of just the front of the place. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2014 If you come over to the Florida Departures board, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 and do some reading, you will find MANY MANY hotel recommendations. Not knowing when you are going limits our ability to help you. TripAdvisor is the best site for hotel recommendations. It is what they specialize in, and they are a sister site of Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbarnphotog Posted January 14, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2014 We stayed at the Rodeway Inn Airport/Cruiseport. It was a huge room, super clean and free breakfast. Less than $100/night. Rave reviews on tripadvisor. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeasley Posted January 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Springhill Suites in Dania Beach is nice. Free breakfast and free shuttle to the cruise port. Runs about $150 a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubamommy! Posted January 15, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone, we are coming in March 30th , apparently HIGH season. LOL We checked Spring Hill as this is usually the place we stay but they want $299 for a room! Edited January 15, 2014 by scubamommy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCVenturer Posted January 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2014 use this site to fine a good price for hotel with shuttles. http://www.stay123.com I use this to fine the hotels but then use TripAdvisor to read reviews before picking a place. We are staying at Days Inn Hollywood FL for our trip in Feb. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2014 We would like a nice hotel that isn't $250 or more! We are just coming in for the night before the cruise. Don't want a run down place, but all the chains I know of are so costly in Fort Lauderdale, double what we normally pay. Anyone have a good $ saving trick there? Don't mind staying an hour or so away if we can save a lot on a nicer place. I just don't know what is around there. There are many hotels I have not heard of but hard to tell from a picture of just the front of the place. Thanks in advance. Check on hotels in Hollywood on Trip Advisor Just a ride from port and more competitive on price. Also good quality. Good luck!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread_pirate Posted January 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2014 We stay at LaQuinta Ft Lauderdale Airport. Large clean rooms, free shuttle to/from airport, continental breakfast, $8 pp transfer to the port. We're there in Feb (also high season), and it's $180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted January 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2014 There may be something going on that week or weekend that's driving up prices. It may also be a week when a lot of schools in the NE and Midwest have spring break. I use Hilton Honors points, but even if I would have had to pay for the Embassy Suites, it was $179 per night over Thanksgiving. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sambamama Posted January 22, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I stayed at the Rodeway Inn for a night in December. Nice room- air conditioner not great. Very nice pool area- free breakfast, but not a very good one. The attached restaurant had awful overpriced food with a mandatory 18% tip with bad service. It was under $100. No other places to eat easily available. Ok looking places if you have a car or are willing to walk amile or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaGrl4Evr Posted January 22, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks everyone, we are coming in March 30th , apparently HIGH season. LOLWe checked Spring Hill as this is usually the place we stay but they want $299 for a room! We stayed at the Sleep Inn & Suites for our pre-cruise last April. Free airport shuttle, clean rooms, nice pool area and decent hot breakfast. Also, shopping and restaurants within walking distance. It looks like they still have rooms for you dates and are still at a good rate for that time of year. If you have AAA, AARP or other type of discount you can save a lot more. http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-dania-florida-FL664 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted January 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We stayed at the comfort suites, Cruiseport last sept. Very pleased. Airport shuttle both ways and great breakfast. Not sure about your dates though, you will need to check. We paid less than $80 in sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipsy01 Posted February 7, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) We used this before and had no issues and it was very nice. Valuetrips.com click on Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale and check the dates for room prices. We stayed there prior for $99.00 It was super clean and nice. Friendly staff and free shuttle service. Pick of room If we go out of Ft. Laudy again I will be here to stay overnight. You must book online and you could see the port from the window so if you chose here request a port view room. Edited February 7, 2014 by Clipsy01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyotraveler Posted February 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi there I can tell that I was able to get the below listed hotel through Hotwire for less than $60. This was really nice, as the rooms were super big and super clean. I would stay there again even at a higher rate. For my next cruise in May I was able to get a room at the Hyatt House which i think is real close the Hyatt Place and again was able to get it at a great rate through Hotwire. I have also booked a few beach front hotels through Priceline for a 30 to 40% off in the past. I would check out http://www.betterbidding.com if you decide to use Hotwire or Priceline to book your hotel, as this site provides lots of tips, tricks, and advice. We used this before and had no issues and it was very nice. Valuetrips.com click on Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale and check the dates for room prices. We stayed there prior for $99.00 It was super clean and nice. Friendly staff and free shuttle service. Pick of room If we go out of Ft. Laudy again I will be here to stay overnight. You must book online and you could see the port from the window so if you chose here request a port view room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpl100 Posted February 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Last month I stayed at Il Lugana Suites hotel for $160 which I got through Priceline. It is one of their 4* hotels. It was very nice! As an added surprise, when I checked in they gave us coupons for a free breakfast the next morning. Would definitely stay there again. I did my bidding research on the webside: www.biddingfortravel.com . There is advice about all star rating levels. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted February 13, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 13, 2014 We stayed at the Estoril Paradise Inn which is located in the Oakland Park section of Fort Lauderdale (close to the Coral Ridge Mall) last month for $121 a night. It was super clean, in a safe area, and had a beautiful pool for a morning swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 13, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) We would like a nice hotel that isn't $250 or more! We are just coming in for the night before the cruise. Don't want a run down place, but all the chains I know of are so costly in Fort Lauderdale, double what we normally pay. Anyone have a good $ saving trick there? Don't mind staying an hour or so away if we can save a lot on a nicer place. I just don't know what is around there. There are many hotels I have not heard of but hard to tell from a picture of just the front of the place. Thanks in advance. Your March dates are peak season so unfortunately, those people throwing out super low rates aren't of any use to you. Also you want to avoid the Rodeway Inn. Did you try Hotwire? For $250 you can probably get a pretty nice hotel. FWIW, there is no staying an hour away for a better deal. An hour away would be Miami to the South or Palm Beach to the north, both very expensive destinations. Edited February 13, 2014 by BlueHerons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasusan Posted February 13, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I had the same problem in looking for 1 Night 2/21. Basic lower chains wanted $200 plus for 1 night. I ended up using Hotwire and got the Westin Diplomat In Hollywood for $162 which includes Taxes and fees. I used the new hotwire App to book to save $25. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted February 13, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Try lastmintravel, there is a hotel that comes up at $186 and is 6.28 miles from the airport. This is the Hilton Marina, we have stayed there several times and it is clean and very nice. It is on 17th street near the port entrance, on the waterway in a nice location. This is on 3/30/14. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allie3490 Posted February 13, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 13, 2014 There may be something going on that week or weekend that's driving up prices. It may also be a week when a lot of schools in the NE and Midwest have spring break. I use Hilton Honors points, but even if I would have had to pay for the Embassy Suites, it was $179 per night over Thanksgiving. Roz We are going over thankgsgiving this year. Do you recommend Embassy Suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 13, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Embassy Suites is where I've stayed the last 4 times I've sailed from Ft. Lauderdale. I like it because of its location; I don't have to rent a car. Nice hotel. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyanne Posted February 13, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 13, 2014 We are going over thankgsgiving this year. Do you recommend Embassy Suites? Embassy Suites has a lot of value in my opinion. The two-room suites are a good size and the breakfast buffet is great. The pool and outdoor area are beautiful and I just read today where they plan to renovate that area some this year. $179 is a good price for Thanksgiving - we are paying that the weekend after as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 13, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 13, 2014 $179 is gnerally what you can expect to pay for that time of year. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise cruise cruise Posted February 13, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Check prices on hiltonfamilymvp.com. YOu will need to sign up for Hilton honors account before you can book, but it is free and easy to do For March 30 I am finding (for 2Adults) Embassy Suites $159 Hampton Inn Las Olas $169 Hilton Marina Tower room Queen $103 GalleryOne $159 Bahia Mar $143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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