Book hotel through cruise line or do it myself?

[Luvs2roam]

Looking for a hotel for a precruise night in Ft Lauderdale next March 2019 most say I have to stay 2 nights others are $300 plus? Is it less expensive if I go through the cruise line? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[Clarea]

Looking for a hotel for a precruise night in Ft Lauderdale next March 2019 most say I have to stay 2 nights others are $300 plus? Is it less expensive if I go through the cruise line? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

Be careful when you book a hotel though the cruise line, because they typically quote "per person" pricing.

 

By the way, March is Spring Break, and Ft. Lauderdale is a prime destination.

[emdia43]

It will cost double to book thru the cruiseline... Try Hyatt Place and book it via Valutrips.com for better rates.

[Luvs2roam]

Thank you for your replies forgot school break!

[frank808]

You can also try embassy suites or Hilton marina. Both are on 17th street. Literally across the street from the port entrance.

 

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[CruiseGal999]

I usually get better rates booking on my own and using AAA or AARP discounts.

[rpp77]

Are you a "Starwood Preferred Guest" or a "Marriott Rewards" member? I just booked 2 nights next January for 20,000 Starwood points at the Westin Beach Resort - Ft. Lauderdale. If you don't have any points, don't sweat it. They're running a 35% off sale thru March 16th on any point purchases over 5,000. Normally, at the time I'm going, it's $550.00 per night. If you buy the 20,000 points outright to cover both nights it comes out to $455 for both nights! Not sure if they'll charge you more points for stays in March but it's worth looking into!

[voyager70]

I usually get better rates booking on my own and using AAA or AARP discounts.

 

This. I always book hotel rooms on my own.

[tullers]

Extended Stay America-Fort Lauderdale-Conv Center-CruisePort

1450 Se 17th Street Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 US

Reservations: 844-398-4400

[Merion_Mom]

There are so many internet booking sites these days. Try them. Always find the one that you like then check the hotel's own website. It is useful to compare - sometimes the best deal is on the hotel's own site.