Whitla42 Posted May 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Hi we are looking to stay in FLL for a few nights before our cruise in March. Firstly we have never been here before ( Miami we have been before twice ) , we are wondering where would suit our needs . We would like an area that we can walk to dinner , just everyday restaurants nothing fancy , a few shops to take a stroll round . We will be going to Sawgrass one day ,so some proper shopping will be taken care of then . Budget is around £200 per night . Don’t need to be beside a beach . Flying into Miami and travelling up . So which area do I look ? If you have stayed in any hotels here let us know your thoughts. I am happy enough to look for my own hotel if I know which area is best many thanks in advance . Your knowledge is valued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted May 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Dowtown (Las Olas Blvd) area meets most of your requirements (lots of restaurants, stores, etc.). You'll have to give more information on your dates to determine if any of the hotels meet your budget. The Riverside Hotel is lovely and centrally located on Las Olas and gets excellent reviews here. It has a water taxi stop (www.watertaxi.com) and is a block away from the Carrie B sightseeing cruise (www.carriebcruises.com). Anywhere you book downtown or along 17th Street (the Port Everglades area) will be on the free bus route to/from the beach (https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-i-z/transportation-and-mobility/transportation-division/laudergo-mobility-services/laudergo-community-shuttle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted May 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Agree with the above....look in the Las Olas area by Federal Highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOPMan Posted May 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Note that Federal Highway (US-1) and Las Olas don’t exactly cross- US 1 is in a tunnel underneath Las Olas. The Riverside is almost immediately above the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymncruise Posted May 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2023 You might try the Riverside. Lots of restaurants in the area and the water taxi stop is right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfgrandma Posted June 14, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2023 I am looking at the Element FT Lauderdale, 299 North Federal Hwy. Has anyone stayed there? Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted June 15, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Haven't stayed there, but the neighborhood is OK. Residential, lots of new construction, several new restaurants, a Fresh Market grocery, about five blocks north of the Las Olas area and the water taxi etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted June 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 15, 2023 18 hours ago, cfgrandma said: I am looking at the Element FT Lauderdale, 299 North Federal Hwy. Has anyone stayed there? Carolyn Element is a fairly new hotel in a good area and there are lots of restaurants nearby: The Katherine, Sapido, Foxy Brown, Doc B's, Tacocraft, Batch New Southern Kitchen, Bodega Santiago, Morton's, Rhythm and Vine (outdoor beer / drinks garden). Dal Mar (hotel) has The Terrace restaurant, which is good for drinks and has a nice view. Element is also walking distance to Las Olas (3-4 blocks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfgrandma Posted June 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2023 58 minutes ago, brunello22 said: Element is a fairly new hotel in a good area and there are lots of restaurants nearby: The Katherine, Sapido, Foxy Brown, Doc B's, Tacocraft, Batch New Southern Kitchen, Bodega Santiago, Morton's, Rhythm and Vine (outdoor beer / drinks garden). Dal Mar (hotel) has The Terrace restaurant, which is good for drinks and has a nice view. Element is also walking distance to Las Olas (3-4 blocks). Thank you, just what I was hoping to hear from someone. carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcats40 Posted June 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Another area you might want to look at is the Dania Point area. We stayed at the AC Hotel and there is another Marriott right beside it. They're close to the airport and had shuttles. They are a short walk to a bunch of chain restaurants and shops and a movie theater...maybe a bowling alley, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted June 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I’ve stayed at both Marriott and AC at Dania Point, and the hotels and location are great. Just be aware that there is new construction across the street, so if you book a “city view” room, your view may be this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBerard Posted June 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 17, 2023 We stay at the Sonesta on FLL Beach or at the Riverside in Las Olas, depending on how much we are willing to spend. We cruise in Jan., so it's Florida's peak season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 18, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 18, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 4:39 PM, wildcats40 said: Another area you might want to look at is the Dania Point area. We stayed at the AC Hotel and there is another Marriott right beside it. They're close to the airport and had shuttles. They are a short walk to a bunch of chain restaurants and shops and a movie theater...maybe a bowling alley, too. This is my favorite area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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