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[brownie9]

We are 4 women in our 60s, looking for a safe, clean place to stay at the beach in Fort Lauderdale for a few days pre cruise in January. Would like to be near restaurants and some shops. Any suggestions? :)

 

 

Brownie9

[CruiserBruce]

Just read down the board. Dozens of threads with recommendations. 17th St is the commonly recommended area...no one has ever questioned safety there, or in many of the other areas discussed.

[BlueHerons]

We are 4 women in our 60s, looking for a safe, clean place to stay at the beach in Fort Lauderdale for a few days pre cruise in January. Would like to be near restaurants and some shops. Any suggestions? :)

 

 

Brownie9

 

The Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach.

 

Or the Ritz-Carlton, The Westin, or The W Hotel.

[royalcruz]

The Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach.

 

Or the Ritz-Carlton, The Westin, or The W Hotel.

 

These are the best choices, as they are the most centrally located to shops and restaurants.

[TerReuv]

We are staying at Homewood Suites on Griffin Road. We travel with my parents and it is nice to have a 2 bedroom suite with a kitchenette. Works out to a good price when we split it two ways. Probably even better split 4 ways! Plus M-TH they have a lite dinner buffet and they have a comp breakfast in the AM.

[brownie9]

Thanks for the information, this really helps us...

 

 

Brownie9

[capriccio]

Are you planning on 1 or 2 rooms? If the latter, check out the Doubletree Gallery One since it has suites. I don't know your budget either but it is less expensive than the Ritz, W, etc. if that matters. It is a couple of blocks from the beach but right on the intra-coastal, has it's own water taxi stop, and is next to a nice mall and numerous restaurants.

[erms]

Unfortunately I am not going on a cruise but visiting friends which is great but we don't arrive until a little after midnight... anyway I was thinking we would get a room for a few hours sleep instead of bothering our hosts for the week. Currently I am looking at Fairfield Inn & Suites but I wondered if someone possibly knew of which is closest to airport? Thanks for any help

[Marie51]

You don't say if all 4 will be in one room but the Doubletree Gallery One has suites with 2 double beds and a sofa bed and a kitchen. It is near the mall for shopping. If you want to be right on the beach look at the B Ocean Resort in addition to those already suggested.

 

Keep in mind that in January it may be cold. A few years ago I was in FL in January and it was 35...let's hope that doesn't happen again.