Trent - let me bother you again

[palmtre2]

IYHO - keeping in mind this is for 4/13-15/06 (spring break), what would be the best hotel for 3 families to spend two days prior to a cruise without breaking the bank???? 2 of the families will be flying in, one will be driving. We definitely need a pool or walking access to a beach to keep the kiddies (6 of them,10 to 17) occupied, and a suite hotel might be good for the one family with 3 kids (may be cheaper than booking 2 rooms?). I've already booked the Sleep Inn for my family, but like you've pointed out before there's nothing around it so I'm still looking. Let us know what you think, your help is priceless!!!!

[TrentS]

Well that's tough, spring break is the most expensive time of year down here. The suite hotels are not within walking distance to the beach. I suppose you could walk from Embassy Suites or AmeriSuites to the Water Taxi stop at the Marina Marriott, and take that to one of the beach stops, but it's a bit of a longish walk (6-8 blocks).

 

You can try any of the SE 17th Street hotels and take the Water Taxi to the beach...

 

Embassy Suites... http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=FLLSOES

 

AmeriSuites... http://amerisuites.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=3929

AmeriSuites is less expensive on Priceline, or one of the hotel sites such as Valuetrips... http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm

 

Marina Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLFL

 

Holiday Inn Express and Extended Stay America are among the least expensive on SE 17th Street, but neither one has a pool. They are a short walk to the Water Taxi stop at the Marina Marriott though...

 

Holiday Inn Express... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/fllcc

 

Extended Stay America... http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/fort-lauderdale-convention-center-marina.html

 

If you want something ON the beach in Fort Lauderdale try Pelican Beach Resort... http://www.pelicanbeach.com/

 

Harbor Beach Marriott... http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/

 

Bahia Mar... http://www.bahiamarhotel.com/

 

The new Hollywood Beach Marriott may be a less expensive oceanfront alternative... http://www.hollywoodbeachmarriott.com/

[palmtre2]

You are a peach - I'll show this to the others families. Thank you!!!!

[dan110]

TrentS, I'm staying at 17th ST AmeriSuites on a pre cruise. Can you tell me a good, big and close liquor store? Name of it please (O pretty please a phone number) cause I want to call them to see if they have what I want.

 

THANKS!

Dan

[Bequia]

67 Liquors

1317 Southeast 17th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

954-767-9099

 

International Market and Wine Depot

1428 Southeast 17th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

954-523-1400

 

[TrentS]

And the closest would be Crown Wine & Spirits... http://www.crownwineandspirits.com/index.asp

 

It's a block north and a block east of AmeriSuites, across the street from the Embassy Suites, behind the Chevron Station.

 

1645 Cordova Road

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Phone: (954) 525-6565

[palmtre2]

Trent or Bequia - I know it's not on the list but what do you know about the La Quinta Hotel near the airport on 26th????

[TrentS]

I haven't been in that one myself, but some on here like it. Here's a link to Trip Advisor reviews of it... http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34296-d87327-Reviews-La_Quinta_Inn_and_Suite_Ft_Lauderdale_Airport-Hollywood_Florida.html

[nonna5]

TrentS - What can you tell me about the Hyatt Pier 66? We will be staying a night for one night on 1/7. Thanks for your help.

[kenandlaura06]

Hyatt Pier 66 comes highly recommended on this board. Trent has recommended it as an option for us for our wedding night.

[TrentS]

Hyatt Pier 66 is a beautiful hotel, currently undergoing a $14 million renovation. It will be spectacular when completed... http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/local/sfl-zpier03sep03,1,3704721.story?ctrack=1&cset=true