Fort Lauderdale Hotels

[LillyDilly]

I am traveling with a group to Fort Lauderdale and we are looking for a nice hotel for a one night pre-cruise stay that is reasonably close to the airport and pier. Something moderately priced and close to restaurants and shopping (walking distance would be nice). Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Giorgi-one]

Marriott Marina and Embassy Suites are on 17th Street close to shopping and you can see the port from both. Airport is 10 minutes away from everything so that doesn't matter. You can usually get either of these hotels on Priceline for about $80. Advertsied price for January is about $250.

[randyat1001]

We got the hyatt pier 66 on priceline for $80 in march nice hotel try http://www.biddingfortravel.com for tips on winning bids. the hotels price was 245 when we got it for 80. The hotel has a marina with water taxi stop for sightseeing and transport to FLL city.

Randy

[pammyveruda]

Anyone know how the Airport Sheraton is?????

 

Thanks!

[AnotherLegalSlave]

I'm hoping that the Airport Sheraton is nice, because that's where we're staying in March. Got it for $60+ tax on priceline.com. It looks nice in the pictures (go to Sheraton's website).

[Joby]

If anyone has an opinion/experience from the Comfort Suites Airport and Cruise port in Fort Lauderdale (located 1700 Federal Highway) I would like to know. I've posted the question before but haven't gotten any feedback.

 

Anyone??

[ecowen]

Anyone know how the Airport Sheraton is?????

 

Thanks!

The Airport Sheraton is just fine. Better than Amerisuites, about the same as the Hilton, but not as nice as the Embassy Suites.

 

As you can tell, I've spent a lot of nights in FLL!:D

[cpristash]

anotherlegalslave.... I too am staying at the Sheraton airport in March.....when are you cruising in March...wouldn't be Easter week now would it be?

[cpristash]

ooopps.....i forgot to ask...what restaurants are within walking distance from the Sheraton...also, are there any stores that I can purchase soda from prior to boarding?

[Prince]

I am trying out the new Atlantic Hotel on this next trip to Fort Lauderdale. It is part of the Starwood Luxury Collection. The Hyatt has a great location but is not really a deluxe hotel.

[septrack]

If anyone has an opinion/experience from the Comfort Suites Airport and Cruise port in Fort Lauderdale (located 1700 Federal Highway) I would like to know. I've posted the question before but haven't gotten any feedback.

 

Anyone??

My wife and I have stayed at the Comfort Suites Cruise hotel a couple years ago and were not impressed. We arrived after midnight and our non smoking room actually reeked of smoke. When we complained, we were told it was the only room left and they would send someone up to spray ozone, and put on new bedspread and linen. An hour later a security guy showed up and dumped the new linen in our arms and said someone else would be up to make the beds. No one showed and by then we were exhasted after flying in from Portland OR. A half hour later we decided to just go to bed anyway. No one ever showed to remake the beds!

 

The main plus is that hotel offers free transportation to the pier and from the airport. Now there is a new Marriott Courtyard which offers the same.

 

All that said, we will be staying at the Ft Lauderdale Wyndham this Dec. Have stayed there before and their $99 + tax rate (fly and drive promotion) seems good. Have stayed there before and it was nice. (Much nicer than the Comfort Suites.)

 

Have stayed at the Sheraton before and it is also a very nice property. I don't remember about their restarant situation as someone asked, I'm afraid. Seems the hotel is a bit more expensive then the Wyndham. Hope this info helps as I too have had this question in the past.

[LillyDilly]

Great information everyone. Thanks

[Joby]

Hi septrack, thanks for the reply. We got the Comfort Suites for $65 including all tax. It's for 1 night before our cruise.What do you think for the price? Just need clean room and timely shuttles to/from airport and cruise port.

[pammyveruda]

Thank you everyone!

[AnotherLegalSlave]

cpristash: We are on the 3/12/05 sailing of Century.

 

The Sheraton Airport has a restaurant and coffee shop/cocktail lounge. I don't know about shopping. We're coming in in the early evening, so shopping is not something I'm looking for.

[sweetdardar]

We booked the Days Inn Beachside in Fort Lauderdale on A1A for $53. There is a $6 p/p shuttle from/to airport and cruiseship. Its also within walking distance of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea which is a great little town on its own.

[septrack]

Hi septrack, thanks for the reply. We got the Comfort Suites for $65 including all tax. It's for 1 night before our cruise.What do you think for the price? Just need clean room and timely shuttles to/from airport and cruise port.

Hi Joby,

 

I think you would probably be fine there. Try to get there early if possible. May not have the problem we did with the smoking non smoking room. We also had problems with the transportation to the hotel, but I'm sure that was due to the time we checked in. The free shuttle to the pier is an added bonus. Sounds like you got a good price. Enjoy your cruise> I know I can hardly wait for ours!

[smoothdancer]

Ok..I know you are looking for a hotel close to the pier... But consider an alternative....

 

Stayed at a 4 star in Ft Lauderdale on our last cruise, for just a few dollars more...The Largo Mar... Was great.

 

If interested.... Go to my home page, that gives you a link to the pictures...Highly recommend.

 

Happy cruising, wherever you decide to rest your head!

 

Janet

[Joby]

Thanks septrack. We don't need fancy, just as I mentioned before--a clean non-smoking room and timely transportation. We should arrive at the Comfort Suites around noon. We thought $65 inc. tax was a good deal.

 

We are very excited for our cruise! Have a great time on yours.

[LillyDilly]

Does anyone have information on the Ft. Lauderdale Marina Marriott as a precruise night stay?

[stevel45]

Just got the Mariott Marina for $75.00 on pricelin next Feb.

Stayed there last year. Walking distance to stores, restaurants, and

booze stores. There is a yacht club on two sides of the hotel.

[LillyDilly]

Thanks Steve...I am traveling with a group (80 people) and I called the Marina Marriott and the best they could do for us is $209 per room per night. You got a great deal. I would love to use Priceline but we would probably end up at different hotels. That may be the only reasonable thing to do.

 

Regards,

 

Lilly

[stevel45]

LILLYDILLY just bid altogether on one bid for 40 rooms and you never know

[Giorgi-one]

Lilly Dilly:

 

Go to Priceline site and check on Help. You can send an email asking questions. Tell them how many rooms you want to book and they may be able to help you out.

 

Just got Mariott Marina for $80 per night for precruise stay in January.

[lentronic]

How exactly does one choose a specific hotel on Priceline? Do you just choose an area (downtown, etc.), bid, put in your credit card information and hope for the best?