Hotel question FLL- Grande VS Amerisuites

[NOREALWORK]

Well this is my first time on the site. I have read this post quite a bit lately. Thanks to yall I now have questions and information. I have a choice. We land in FLL on 9/9/06 for cruise number 4. This time Enchantment. I have 2 days with DH before we sail. I have 2 reservations. $79.00 plus tax per night at Grande (Waterway View Room) and $75.00 plus tax at Amerisuites. We do no have a car to leave during the cruise. I want to go to sites. Water taxis or cab will be OK. Cab or shuttle to airport post cruise??? How about it-- which one is best? I also thought of DH- he is in the marine boat industry and likes to evaluate boats-ships. You know whatever floats. Does anyone know when the rentavations will be finished on the Grande? :confused:

[Coral]

I have stayed at both hotels (though before the hurricane) and I would pick the Grande (used to be Marriott) hands down over Amerisuites.

 

They are about 6-7 blocks away from each other. The Grande is right next to the water taxi and you will be able to see the ship from the hotel.

[NOREALWORK]

Thanks for the info. It looks best on most sites. But you know about pictures. Lots of touch ups. :)

[KreinKrunker]

How about it-- which one is best? ? :confused:

 

There is no choice here. Stay at the Grande. Cab from airport will be about $15.

[doone]

I have stayed at the Grande when it was still the Marriott Marina. GREAT hotel, great location, right on the water taxi line. I think you will certainly enjoy this hotel much more than the Amerisuites. Good choice.

[NOREALWORK]

OK . Now on to other thoughts and plans. I need a good vacation after today.:eek: Thanks to you all for the input. It is 100 degrees today in Nashville Tennessee. That cool water and a good massage will be so great.

 

Donna

[KreinKrunker]

Glad to see you changed from the small purple print.

[Taf]

Hi

May I ask, where did you get such a great rate for the Grande? I´ve only been able to find it for 199 dollars!:confused:

Thanks

[DMorris]

That's a great rate, would love to know where you got that rate also.

[chris and gary]

I also booked it for 69 dollars a nite. Go to Travelzoo.com and click on lodging, then fort lauderdale. The rate is good for travel until Oct. 8th. But you must book by midnite tonight. They don't charge your credit card until you check in. If you miss the August 4th date keep checking they run it almost every other week. Good luck

[NOREALWORK]

I got the tip on this Hotel from another member. It is a great deal. But limited time frame. I also went to the hotel web site and under Summer Specials it is listed. Good luck.;)

[prarie cruiser]

I actually found the best price for the Grande for my August stay was at the website for the hotel.

[DMorris]

On travelzoo.com I don't see Ft Lauderdale as an option under lodging. Am I missing something?

[chris and gary]

HI, You have to click on Florida. Then the specials will pop up. This week it looks like its the BahiaMar Hotel. Keep checking they change it quite often. One of the posts said you can get the Fort Lauderdale Grande on priceline, for 60.00. I don't know if I would take a chance. I would wait until its offered again on travelzoo. The don't charge your credit card until check in and you can cancel if you have to. When I first booked for October it was for 79.00 and then I checked travelzoo a few weeks later and they offered it for 69.00 with an upgrade to the best room and 2 for 1 drink tickets for the bar, so I called and they changed it to the lower rate with no problem. Hope this helps you. Chris

[Taf]

Hi

I´ve tried looking on Travelzoo too, but for Dec there are no offers yet. They seem to change the offers frequently and have "book by" closing dates. The offers seem to cover the coming 1- 2 months.

I will wait a while and keep checking - maybe I´ll get lucky, but if not I am also booked at the Amerisuites, so won`t be "bedless":p Sounds like the Grande is a better deal though!