OkieCruisers Posted September 20, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I know there are other threads here with lots of useful information on this matter. Flying in to FLL on Oct. 20 for a 1 night stay before our cruise. We would like something with free airport shuttle pick up and free shuttle service to the pier. Something close to the water and a free breakfast with some places within walking distance. Is all this possible for a budget of $100 or less? Any of your suggestions would be much appreciated. And please include which online booking service had that deal. Thank all of you. Glynna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueandkent Posted September 20, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2006 We booked the AmeriSuites through valuetrips.com for $75/night. It has all the things you mentioned above, you can walk down to Port Everglades to see the ships (is a few blocks though) and there is shopping and quite a few resturants in the area. It's gotten mixed reviews on here but we too wanted something for a reasonable price and well located. Have a great cruise. p.s. You book this through valuetrips on a reservation basis but you don't actually pay for it till you get there so if you find something better you can cancel your booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieCruisers Posted September 20, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Thanks a bunch Sue and Ken, I will sure check that out right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieCruisers Posted September 22, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted September 22, 2006 We booked it through the site but we recieved an email last night saying our date was already sold out. BUMMER! Does anyone else have any suggestions? Glynna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxsonbrownie Posted September 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Alot of people are recommending The Sleep Inn,Dania Beach. Has a shuttle to & from airport,& to the port.Also free breakfast.Reasonably priced too.Check it out:)Jaxson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpnut Posted September 22, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2006 You may want to try hotwire.com and select the FLL airport and beach areas. The Ft. Lauderdale beach area has several inexpensive hotels that mostly meet your requirements although I wasn't able to cross-reference them so you won't know which hotel until you book (and pay for it). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieCruisers Posted September 22, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks guys! Jaxson Can you tell me which site you found the good price on for the Sleep Inn? Terpnut I love Hotwire but sometimes think I am risking it since I want to find a place that provides the free shuttle services this time. I do appreciate everyones help, Glynna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagmanss1 Posted September 22, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Glynna, Try this site for the Sleep Inn..... http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=FL664 Or this one..... http://stay123.com/ We are staying there in Nov. and went with the 1st site.... The 2nd came back and said no availability for what we wanted..... Note: With Stay123 you need to pay now, With the 1st you pay upon checkout..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieCruisers Posted September 25, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Just wanted to give this thread a bump. Any other suggestions out there? We are leaning towards the Sleep Inn, thanks Jaxson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpnut Posted September 25, 2006 #10 Share Posted September 25, 2006 TerpnutI love Hotwire but sometimes think I am risking it since I want to find a place that provides the free shuttle services this time. I do appreciate everyones help, Glynna As long as the hotel shows the free shuttle amenity icon, you'll get it. Based on your stated requirements, look for the free breakfast, free airport shuttle, and maybe, the close to beach amenity icons. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted September 26, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I can't help you out with hotels but was wondering which ship you are cruising on? We have a great roll call going for the Caribbean Princess sailing on the 21st. If that is your ship please join us on the roll call thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieCruisers Posted September 26, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Whimsy We can at least wave to one another as we board. No, we will be on the Sun Princess 10 night cruise leaving that same day. Have a great one and if you come across any ideas on a hotel for us, post it here, We are tight and may be just asking to much for the price we want to pay. Terpnut Thanks agian, I was checking HotWire earlier today before I posted and only found one hotel there that fit the description of what we are looking for. It was a 2 star. I will keep checking on it though. Glynna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxsonbrownie Posted September 26, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Glynna, I use an on-line engine called bookingbuddy.com You can check alot of different sites at once to find the best deal.Check it out, and have a great trip!:) Jaxson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenerifeSharon Posted September 26, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Jaxsonbrownie -- where did you find the fantastic penguin picture? I can watch it "ad nauseum" and just keep laughing. It's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxsonbrownie Posted September 27, 2006 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hi Sharon! I had a friend send me that while we were going through breast cancer treatment together, and she asked me did I ever have one of those days where I just felt like doing this to someone!?! Of course!:) Some other good search avenues.... http://www.valuetrips.com http://www.sidestep.com http://www.travelzoo.com http://www.smartertravel.com http://www.easyclicktravel.com :)Jaxson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieCruisers Posted September 29, 2006 Author #16 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Jaxson you are the greatest! We booked the Airport/ Cruiseport Comfort Suites on South Federal HWY through www.easyclicktravel.com for a great rate at just $85 a night. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. I hope others will check this thread. Glynna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted October 1, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Maybe you should read these reviews from Trip Advisor. I realize that most of them are over a year old, but they generally have one thing in common. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34227-d84432-Reviews-Comfort_Suites_Airport_Cruise_Port-Fort_Lauderdale_Florida.html Just a heads up from an Eskimo Joe's fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxsonbrownie Posted October 2, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Glynna, I am glad you were able to find something to suit your needs & budget. Have a great trip. Yes, Tripadvisor.com has alot of mixed reviews, but if everyone heeded all the negativity,no-one would stay anywhere! I was going to stay at the Embassy Suites Ft. Lauderdale,but there were some negative things said at trip advisor that had me wondering, but the threads here at this board let me know there were plenty of people happy with it. Also a lot of Hotels are still trying to recover from all the hurricanes last year, I think people need to be a little more tolerant & patient.:)Jaxson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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