pre/post hotel ftl/legend

[espresso girl]

Cruising on the Legend Feb 12. Looking for precruise hotel. One that other cruisers might be staying for a little precruise party. Staying 3 extra days in Fort Lauderdale postcruise, and would like to be on the beach. Anyone else cruising or have any suggestions??

[chitown cruisers]

 

 

check here...

 

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the first photo is the Mariott Beach Place towers(double click the photo)

 

the other is the Comfort Inn Airport/Cruise Port South (photo link not working, sorry)http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=FL243&sid=hyaMi.uJpRMgKB1i.8&sarea=85281&sname=Ft+Lauderdale&sstate=FL&scountry=US&sradius=40.23&slat=26.1220&slon=-80.1435&schain=CI&exp=&scity=Ft+Lauderdale&sort=&nadult=1&nchild=0

[yst347]

We stayed here for our Legend pre-cruise in 2005.

http://www.fortlauderdalegrande.com/

 

here was the view we enjoyed when we checkedin!

[jimbug]

If you need a precruise place with tons of other cruisers, *definitely* check out the LaQuinta Inn & Suites FLL/Hollywood. We stayed there in March and the place was crawling with other cruisers---they have a free shuttle to/from airport and cruise port. They offer a pretty decent free breakfast the next morning, and when we went down there, there were TONS of people all excited about their cruise.

 

It's a great place - within walking distance is a huge movie theater and several restaurants. Within a mile or so is a nice/newer K-Mart, Old Navy, and lots of other stores, but I'd try to beg a ride from the shuttle van or rent a car to go that far.

[jimbug]

If you need a precruise place with tons of other cruisers, *definitely* check out the LaQuinta Inn & Suites FLL/Hollywood. We stayed there in March and the place was crawling with other cruisers---they have a free shuttle to/from airport and cruise port. They offer a pretty decent free breakfast the next morning, and when we went down there, there were TONS of people all excited about their cruise.

 

It's a great place - within walking distance is a huge movie theater and several restaurants. Within a mile or so is a nice/newer K-Mart, Old Navy, and lots of other stores, but I'd try to beg a ride from the shuttle van or rent a car to go that far.

[earthdog]

The Marriott Renaissance is real popular as well. Its a little pricey but its very nice with great service and a free shuttle to the port as well.

[mumofsons]

YST347 - are there any restaurants or a drug store within walking of the Grande? We are staying there precruise Feb 19th. Thanks for any info.

[yst347]

There is a Walgreen's one block west on 17th street on the opposite side. It is very convenient. You will find a Publix market and all manner of stores about a 1/4 miles further west on 17'th. There are also alot of restaurants in that area.

[papanh]

Cruising on the Legend Feb 12. Looking for precruise hotel. One that other cruisers might be staying for a little precruise party. Staying 3 extra days in Fort Lauderdale postcruise, and would like to be on the beach. Anyone else cruising or have any suggestions??

This is the link to our group sailing on 2/12/07

most of us are staying at Embassy Suites and HolidayINN Seaport

Papa

 

 

 

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showt...273818&page=25

[coiran]

The Marriott Renaissance is real popular as well. Its a little pricey but its very nice with great service and a free shuttle to the port as well.

 

As late as December 3rd the Ren did not have a shuttle to the port~!!!

 

Ron