Louand66 Posted August 8, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi all, We are staying in Fort Lauderdale for a couple of days in January after our cruise. Can anybody recommend a reasonably priced hotel which has good transport connections to sightseeing areas. Many thanks in advance. Lu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 8, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Come on over to the Florida Departures board, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 You will find the likely target area for you to stay would be the 17th St area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted August 8, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hyatt Place Convention Center/North or Embassy Suites. Both are almost next to each other either on or just off 17th street. Both include breakfast and are close to the port. Total Wine and a supermarket right there and a variety of restaurants within a couple of blocks. Another option is the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale. It's right outside the entrance to the port. Your best bet is to place a bid on Priceline. That's what I've done in the past and gotten the Renaissance. I really underbid so I got a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momthecruisedirector Posted August 8, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2014 We like staying at Bahia Mar. Great location, great service, clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare taxatty Posted August 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Try the Hampton Inn in downtown Ft. Lauderdale--a short walk to lots of restaurants and nightlife and the Broward Theatre district, with a shuttle to make the short trip to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaLee Posted August 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I second the Hampton Inn Downtown/Las Olas - lots of nice shopping in the Las Olas area (and restaurants) - plus you can jump on the river taxis from Las Olas and "cruise" the Intercoastal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 8, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Hyatt Place on 10th (next to Embassy Suites) it cannot be seen from 17th St. Renaissance 17th St. Edited August 8, 2014 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaLee Posted August 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Since she's looking for a hotel post-cruise, I don't think a location close to the port is especially important? Lot of nice hotels over on the beach, if you'd like to be close to the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbreit Posted August 8, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2014 We always go to Embassy Suites - got a great rate for our November cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted August 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2014 We found the Embassy Suites to be very tired. It is really showing its age. I would suggest the Renaissance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyanne Posted August 9, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We found the Embassy Suites to be very tired. It is really showing its age. I would suggest the Renaissance. I agree that the ES could use a reno but IMO it's all about the value. While you may find a good price for the Renaissance (and we have stayed there) you will likely pay extra when you consider the free breakfast and cocktail hour at the ES. The public space and the pool area are both very lovely at the ES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61920 Posted August 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center http://ftlauderdaleconventioncenter.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 9, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We found the Embassy Suites to be very tired. It is really showing its age. I would suggest the Renaissance. It has been showing its age for ages. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted August 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Another recommendation for the Marriott Renaissance on 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjo Posted August 9, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The Embassy Suites. Our family loves it there. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye rob Posted August 9, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We are staying at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 for our Saturday 8-23 cruise. Flying in Friday, arriving about 8 p.m. Breakfast and shuttle to the pier next morning. Never been there before but thought it sounded okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1313 Posted August 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We like staying at Bahia Mar. Great location, great service, clean. I personally think the place is a DUMP!!! The Tiki bar is nice, but rooms are VERY out dated. Never stay here in March. A ton of kids at Spring break and hotel lets them run wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowesha Posted August 9, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi all, Can anybody recommend a reasonably priced hotel which has good transport connections to sightseeing areas. Lu The Hilton is nice and if you request a high floor can watch the ships come into and out of port. The bridge is close to walk to and get a better view. The best advantage is that the water taxi stop is located right there so you can jump on right from the hotel and entertain yourselves by sightseeing the rich and famous mansions and yachts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattswiss Posted August 9, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We always stay at il Lugano suites. Beautiful and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted August 9, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We are staying at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 for our Saturday 8-23 cruise. Flying in Friday, arriving about 8 p.m. Breakfast and shuttle to the pier next morning. Never been there before but thought it sounded okay. Pier 66 is our usual stay in FLL. I recommend going to see the room they assign before you agree to it. Some are very nice, some are very tired. For a little extra, you might want a Tower Room that faces the port. Great views of the ships entering/leaving port. Grille 66 is a very good restaurant with waterfront dining. Another plus is the marina is a Water Taxi stop. Great way to see the area and get some interesting narration along the way. Lots of good choices in FLL.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Mojito Posted August 9, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hyatt Place Convention Center/North or Embassy Suites. Both are almost next to each other either on or just off 17th street. Both include breakfast and are close to the port. Total Wine and a supermarket right there and a variety of restaurants within a couple of blocks. Another option is the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale. It's right outside the entrance to the port. Your best bet is to place a bid on Priceline. That's what I've done in the past and gotten the Renaissance. I really underbid so I got a bargain. I agree with Pam's choices We have always stayed at the Hyatt Place and have found no problems at all. For the money,and convenience,it would be where I'd recommend you to stay. Check out Value Trips.com for a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye rob Posted August 9, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Pier 66 is our usual stay in FLL. I recommend going to see the room they assign before you agree to it. Some are very nice, some are very tired. For a little extra, you might want a Tower Room that faces the port. Great views of the ships entering/leaving port. Grille 66 is a very good restaurant with waterfront dining. Another plus is the marina is a Water Taxi stop. Great way to see the area and get some interesting narration along the way. Lots of good choices in FLL.:D Thanks Jim. We did book a high tower room. Hope its nice, but flight not arriving until 8 p.m. Won't be spending a lot of time there. Great advice on the water taxi. Will have a couple hours in the a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted August 12, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Sorry to inform, but the water taxi stop at Pier 66 is undergoing renovations and is closed. You will have to walk across the bridge to the Hilton. Edited August 12, 2014 by TonyL128 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt26 Posted August 12, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 12, 2014 We're looking into hotels in Ft Lauderdale as well. Do any of the hotels near the pier offer the ability to park your car for the week while you're gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted August 13, 2014 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2014 We really like the Cambria Suites. Very nice, great bar, and an excellent cruise/park/stay package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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