FLL hotel

[kc320]

Thanks Trent, sounds like it will work out fine for us. I will be with my parents & they like to eat early so we should be back at the hotel before dark.

[jazncruiser]

Thanks for the info on Marriott's, We got it thru 3A, but I's sure will be better than our pre cruise hotel-Yankee Clipper.

 

Patti

[tarheelmjfan]

Enjoy your trip!

 

Thanks :)

[PINEVIEW01]

We stayed at the Sheraton by the airport last year. Beautiful hotel, but didn't care for the food there and nothing else was close by to go and eat. We don't care where the hotel is, by the beach, downtown or airport, just in a nice area.

I agree Helen. We also stayed here for the airport shuttle. we asked if there was anywhere to walk to for food. They gave us directions to some where. We walked and walked but, the area wasn't really good for walking and after a mile and a half we turned around.

 

Nice hotel but you will have to taxi everwhere.

[kenandlaura06]

I agree Helen. We also stayed here for the airport shuttle. we asked if there was anywhere to walk to for food. They gave us directions to some where. We walked and walked but, the area wasn't really good for walking and after a mile and a half we turned around.

 

Nice hotel but you will have to taxi everwhere.

 

Thanks for the info.

[BarbGar]

Thanks for the info TrentS -- any chance of seeing the ships come in from the Renaissance. Just got the Renaissance from Priceline for $125 for 11/12/05.

 

Thanks again.

[Hapinowagain]

We have booked a reservation at Amerisuites on l7th St. for our cruise the night before and the night after. We will be traveling down I95 to Ft. Lauderdale. Could you give us directions from I95 to the hotel? Thanks in advance for any help you can give us.

[tarheelmjfan]

Trent,

I noticed on another board that you said the Holiday Inn Hollywood does allow guest to leave their vehicle while cruising. Have you contacted them to get it confirmed? They haven't replied to my email. I was thinking of calling, but thought I'd check with you first. Thanks for being so patient in answering all our questions. :)

[gc]

tarheelmjfan

 

 

I have been searching also for an adequate hotel to stay one evening before our cruise also. I found this information on parking at the Holiday Inn Hollywood fl.

 

 

Parking Information

 

 

· Number of Parking Spaces: 225

 

· Daily Parking Fee: $7.00 (USD)

 

· FEE FOR OVERNIGHT PARKING ON PROPERTY. VISITOR PARKING $3.00 EACH ENTRY

Ft. Lauderdale/17th Street

AmeriSuites looks like a better deal to me!!

 

gc

[TrentS]

gc - You're looking at the wrong Holiday Inn in Hollywood, try THIS one... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/fllas

 

Parking Information

 

Number of Parking Spaces: 150

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary (Uncovered). Ask us about LongTerm Parking if your going to the Airport or Port Everglades.

 

And yes, I confirmed that parking is free, and you can leave your car while on your cruise. They do however charge $10 per person, each way, for the shuttle to Port Everglades.

[TrentS]

Thanks for the info TrentS -- any chance of seeing the ships come in from the Renaissance. Just got the Renaissance from Priceline for $125 for 11/12/05.

 

Thanks again.

Yeah, it's not the greatest view, but you can from a high floor on the east side... Renaissance is a wonderful hotel though, in a great location, you'll love it!

[TrentS]

We have booked a reservation at Amerisuites on l7th St. for our cruise the night before and the night after. We will be traveling down I95 to Ft. Lauderdale. Could you give us directions from I95 to the hotel? Thanks in advance for any help you can give us.

I-95 to I-595 EAST to US 1 North "Fort Lauderdale" (go past the airport, under the bridge, then immediately exit to the right). Take US 1 North to SE 17th Street, turn right on SE 17th Street and go east to SE 10th Avenue. (just before the big yellow Embassy Suites, there's a sign at the corner of SE 17th Street & SE 10th Avenue for Outback Steakhouse and Del Rio Tex Mex restaurants) Turn right on SE 10th Avenue and AmeriSuites will be on your right, just past the Outback Steakhouse and Del Rio Tex Mex.

[tarheelmjfan]

gc - You're looking at the wrong Holiday Inn in Hollywood, try THIS one... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/fllas

 

Parking Information

 

Number of Parking Spaces: 150

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary (Uncovered). Ask us about LongTerm Parking if your going to the Airport or Port Everglades.

 

And yes, I confirmed that parking is free, and you can leave your car while on your cruise. They do however charge $10 per person, each way, for the shuttle to Port Everglades.

 

Thanks so much. You are so helpful. :) I knew you'd have the answer. :D I think I'll go ahead & book there. It seems a bit nicer than most Holiday Inns, which I don't normally care for. Thanks for the shuttle info. I guess we'll check the shuttle schedule then decide whether to take that or a taxi. Thanks again!

[ackc]

Any comments on this hotel

FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH

Holiday Inn

999 FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304

UNITED STATES

 

I was able to get a $70 rate :) with an entertainment card.

Thanks

[TrentS]

Thanks so much. You are so helpful. :) I knew you'd have the answer. :D I think I'll go ahead & book there. It seems a bit nicer than most Holiday Inns, which I don't normally care for. Thanks for the shuttle info. I guess we'll check the shuttle schedule then decide whether to take that or a taxi. Thanks again!

No problem... Normally I don't care for Holiday Inns either, but that's a very nice one, and it's all brand new.

[TrentS]

Any comments on this hotel

FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH

Holiday Inn

999 FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304

UNITED STATES

 

I was able to get a $70 rate :) with an entertainment card.

Thanks

That's an older Holiday Inn across the street from the beach. It's nothing fancy, but it's fine, especially for that price. I don't think you'll find anything cheaper on the beach. All the rooms are ocean view, the location is great, there are restaurants within walking distance, and if you want to take the Water Taxi you can get it at the DoubleTree Guest Suites 3 blocks to the west. The Galleria Mall is another block to the west of that.

[nonna5]

Trents - Thanks so much for all your info to everyone. My question is on the Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six. Can you tell me if it has restaurants close by, beach access and how for it is from the cruise terminal. Anything else you might think we need to know would be greatly appreciated. Again thanks for all of your help. Nonna

[ackc]

Thanks for the info. You have been most helpful. The price was definitely right and it is only for 1 night.

[TrentS]

Trents - Thanks so much for all your info to everyone. My question is on the Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six. Can you tell me if it has restaurants close by, beach access and how for it is from the cruise terminal. Anything else you might think we need to know would be greatly appreciated. Again thanks for all of your help. Nonna

There are several restaurants within the Hyatt Pier 66, but if you want to eat off property then it would be a long walk across the bridge to the many restaurants along SE 17th Street - Best to take a taxi, just a few dollars and 2-3 minutes.

 

The beach would be a very long walk as well, but it's only a 3 minute cab ride, or you can take the Water Taxi and get to the beach from that easily... http://www.watertaxi.com/FortLauderdale/FLLHome.Asp

 

The Hyatt Pier 66 is right across from Port Everglades. When you leave their driveway you go across the bridge and turn left right into the port. There are great views of the port from the south side tower rooms. If you get one of those you'll have an awesome view of your ship coming in on the morning of your cruise.

 

I'm not sure when you're going to be staying there, but the pool is closed until October 25, and the hotel is currently undergoing a $14 million renovation.

[tarheelmjfan]

Trent,

Sorry, but I have one more question. :o I got an email from the Holiday Inn a few minutes ago. As you noted, parking is free, but they made a point of mentioning that they don't take responsibility for your vehicle. I know that this is common, but just wanted to check with you to see if it should be safe. Is this generally a safe area to leave our vehicle in? We're not particular with our vehicles, but would like to have doors when we return. :p Thanks again :)

[TrentS]

Trent,

Sorry, but I have one more question. :o I got an email from the Holiday Inn a few minutes ago. As you noted, parking is free, but they made a point of mentioning that they don't take responsibility for your vehicle. I know that this is common, but just wanted to check with you to see if it should be safe. Is this generally a safe area to leave our vehicle in? We're not particular with our vehicles, but would like to have doors when we return. :p Thanks again :)

Well that's the problem with any of the hotels that let you leave your car. The lots are wide open, there's no security to speak of, and anyone who wants can walk or drive right into those lots. I don't know what to tell you, there are no guarantees. It's not really a bad area, but the criminals will go anywhere to steal or vandalize. It's just off of I-95 though, if someone wanted to steal a car they'd have a quick and easy getaway.

 

The safest place for your car is either in the garages at Port Everglades or at Park 'n Fly... http://www.pnf.com/ftlauderdale/porteverglades.htm

[sandyneck]

Thought someone could give me a suggestion. Flying into FLL one night before a cruise out of Miami. Figured we would stay at hotel near FLL with airport shuttle, then not sure of best way to get to port of miami next day. Suggestions on hotel and transportation appreciated! Thanks

[TrentS]

Thought someone could give me a suggestion. Flying into FLL one night before a cruise out of Miami. Figured we would stay at hotel near FLL with airport shuttle, then not sure of best way to get to port of miami next day. Suggestions on hotel and transportation appreciated! Thanks

There are a number of ways you can do that. Taxis between Fort Lauderdale and Miami are very expensive. The cheapest way is usually to just rent a car. Other options are limos or a shared van service...

 

We use Larry's Limo... http://larryslimo.com/

 

Or Tri-County Transportation... http://www.floridalimo.com/

 

These are along I-95, south of FLL with airport shuttles, but have little to nothing to walk to...

 

Marriott Courtyard Dania Beach... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLHT

 

Holiday Inn Hollywood... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/fllas

 

FLL Airport Sheraton... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1115

 

Or if you're getting in early enough that you'll want to go out to dinner, shopping, etc. try these along SE 17th Street. Some have shuttles, some don't, but if not it's only a $10 cab ride from FLL...

 

Renaissance... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLBR

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

AmeriSuites is cheaper on Priceline, Hotwire, or Valuetrips... http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm

 

You may also want to consider just going on down to Miami and staying downtown, closest to the Port of Miami and Bayside Marketplace... http://www.baysidemarketplace.com/

 

JW Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miajw

 

Hyatt Regency... http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

Intercontinental... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/miaha?irs=null

 

Marriott Courtyard... http://www.miamicourtyard.com/

 

Biscayne Bay Marriott... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/miabb

 

Conrad International... http://conradhotels.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MIACICI

 

Four Seasons... http://www.fourseasons.com/miami/index.html

 

Mandarin Oriental... http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/526000001.asp

 

Holiday Inn Bayside (for the budget minded)... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/miabb

[nonna5]

Thanks TrentS. We will be staying at the Hyatt on January 7th before our cruise. Do you know if all the renovations will be finished by then. I am glad the pool will be opened by then. My grandson is really looking forward to the pool from the pictures. Thanks again for all of your help.

[sandyneck]

Wow, thanks for all the help. Here is another question. Hotwire has a 3 star FLL airport hotel with shuttle, restaurant and pool for $90.00. Any ideas what this might be and if it is a good deal? Thanks for all the help.