Jackie55 Posted August 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Any suggestions on a hotel to stay at the day before we disembark? Looking for a beach, food and shopping in that area too. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted August 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) GalleryOne Doubletree has shopping across the street, a mall next door, and beach about a one block walk. And it's on the water taxi route, too. Edited August 23, 2015 by Marylandteachergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie55 Posted August 23, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks Marylandteachergirl. Any more ideas folks? Throw them at us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted August 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I prefer The Embassy Suites but you can find many options here. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 http://www.sunny.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie55 Posted August 23, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Also looking for one close to the Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted August 23, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Any suggestions on a hotel to stay at the day before we disembark? You mean "embark". Hopefully you will be sleeping in your cabin the day before your disembark. The Hilton Fort lauderdale Marina is close to the port, water taxi, walking distance to shopping and food AND as of my last stay a couple of years ago they did have a free shuttle to their sister property Hilton Bahia Mar right on the beach. There are really tons of hotels on the beach, google map Fort Lauderdale Beach, search hotels and have your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted August 23, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Also looking for one close to the Port Any hotel around the 17th St. area is a few minutes for FLL and Port Everglades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted August 23, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Lago Mar http://www.lagomar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie55 Posted August 23, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yes embark lol. I need a vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltagirl34 Posted August 23, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandprix Posted August 23, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Renaissance 17th St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 23, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hyatt Pier 66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trihawks1 Posted August 23, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2015 We booked embassy suites because we have Hilton points. However, we weren't able to use points as it wasn't available at the time we booked in February. If you want embassy suites, BOOK EARLY. We leave in December, booked February 15, and rest of the group were not able to book as it was sold out. They are staying at double tree instead, the one mentioned above. Two years ago we stayed at a Hilton garden inn and it was terrible. Small breakfast area, only one elevator worked, rooms weren't too bad....stick with 17th street area too because close to port and lots of places to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted August 23, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Any suggestions on a hotel to stay at the day before we disembark? Looking for a beach, food and shopping in that area too. Thanks in advance Check this out...http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=672 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandM Posted August 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Night before we're staying at Hyatt Place 17th street, night of our return we're staying at the Hyatt Pier 66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthCanHurt Posted August 23, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi, I prefer the hotels on st route 84. There is a candlewood suites, a holiday inn express and I think a Hampton inn. Across the street there is a grocery store and a bar and grill across the street that we always eat at.... The price is good, it's just a few from the port. BUT... no immediate beach access Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoie Posted August 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've stayed in the Westin Beach Resort, and that was nice. Literally across the road from the beach (they have a walkway from the first floor so you don't even have to deal with traffic. The restaurant was nice (Shula's), and there's a starbucks on site, open from really early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michylicious Posted August 23, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I prefer The Embassy Suites but you can find many options here. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 http://www.sunny.org We're staying at this hotel next month. How convenient is it to shops & restaurants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 23, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2015 We're staying at this hotel next month. How convenient is it to shops & restaurants? Easy walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted August 24, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I've always liked the La Quinta in Hollywood. http://www.laquintaftlauderdaleairport.com/ You're a 15 minute drive to Hollywood Beach and there's a few restaurants nearby, within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted August 24, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi,I prefer the hotels on st route 84. There is a candlewood suites, a holiday inn express and I think a Hampton inn. Across the street there is a grocery store and a bar and grill across the street that we always eat at.... The price is good, it's just a few from the port. BUT... no immediate beach access God no. It's a sketchy, crap area. All the above mentioned are great. I second the Doubletree Gallery One. I'd also add: Courtyard Marriott FLL Beach The Riverside Hotel on Las Olas The Pillars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie55 Posted September 26, 2015 Author #22 Share Posted September 26, 2015 We've decided on the Lago Mar and it sounds fantastic. The only draw back is that we have to take a cab to get anywhere but it is vacation right. Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 26, 2015 #23 Share Posted September 26, 2015 We've decided on the Lago Mar and it sounds fantastic. The only draw back is that we have to take a cab to get anywhere but it is vacation right. Thank you all You are going to LOVE this resort!! You can walk to restaurants and stuff depending upon the time of year and the shape you are in. If you are in decent shape and it is during the winter, I would not hesitate to walk. Take a cab back though because it gets dark back in Habor Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie55 Posted September 26, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thank you blueHerons. We will arrive in September of 2016. Two days before we cruise so we're going to enjoy Ft Lauderdale while we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted September 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thank you blueHerons. We will arrive in September of 2016. Two days before we cruise so we're going to enjoy Ft Lauderdale while we can. We are cooling off a couple of degrees now but keep in mind September is still our summer. Daily highs are still in the upper 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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