noir36 Posted December 26, 2010 #1276 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We will be staying two nights at the Hilton Marina next week and hope to find 3 or 4 restaurants near by the hotel that serve good Florida stone crab. We are from southern California and it is almost impossible to find stone crab here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikgirlcruiser Posted December 27, 2010 #1277 Share Posted December 27, 2010 We are cruising with a large group of people in May. I have done some looking around at hotels myself and so far we are debating between the Cambria Suites and Springhill Suites. I am leaning toward Springhill because it appears to be walking distance to more shopping and restaurants than Cambria. I am wondering about the safety of the area around those two hotels. Any ideas and advice would be helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music City Posted December 27, 2010 #1278 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The best closest grocery store would be Publix on Dania Beach Blvd east of US1. Publix has a nice wine selection. It's about 2 miles away. There is also a Kmart, BJs and Big Lots right across Stirling Rd in Oakwood Plaza. The easiest Victoria's Secret to get to along the way is on Glades Rd in Boca Raton, one mile west of I95 in Boca Town Center mall. It's a really nice store and mall and is about 45 minutes north of the hotel. Closer to the hotel is Galleria Mall 3 miles east of I95 on E. Sunrise Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. It's a smaller store but it is nice. Victoria's Secret is in the far east end of the mall. In Galleria Mall, you can get your nails done at Aveda Spa at Macy's or Red Door Spa, but I'm sure you can find a better priced mani if you do a search in the Hollywood area near your hotel. Victoria's Secret?? I need to check in more often. I must be missing some interesting conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music City Posted December 27, 2010 #1279 Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) We are cruising with a large group of people in May. I have done some looking around at hotels myself and so far we are debating between the Cambria Suites and Springhill Suites. I am leaning toward Springhill because it appears to be walking distance to more shopping and restaurants than Cambria. I am wondering about the safety of the area around those two hotels. Any ideas and advice would be helpful. Thanks! The area around SpringHill Suites is plenty safe. The Cambria is located on the wrong side of I-95. That does not mean it's not safe, it's just not as good as a location as the SpringHill Suites which is close to the mall and restaurants. Edited December 27, 2010 by Music City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted December 28, 2010 #1280 Share Posted December 28, 2010 We will be staying two nights at the Hilton Marina next week and hope to find 3 or 4 restaurants near by the hotel that serve good Florida stone crab. We are from southern California and it is almost impossible to find stone crab here. 15th St Fisheries and Grill 66 are the closest. They are only a block away by water but further by road. I don't know how good their stone crabs are because I don't eat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenValleyDogWalker Posted December 28, 2010 #1281 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hi - (Sorry if you already answered this in a previous post !) There will be 4 of us - disembarking from the Grand Princess on February 14 in Ft. Lauderdale - need transportation from the cruise termimal to the FLL Airport to catch a 10:30 AM flight back to Arizona What transportation do you recommend ? THANK YOU !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marwood Posted December 28, 2010 #1282 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hi - (Sorry if you already answered this in a previous post !) There will be 4 of us - disembarking from the Grand Princess on February 14 in Ft. Lauderdale - need transportation from the cruise termimal to the FLL Airport to catch a 10:30 AM flight back to Arizona What transportation do you recommend ? THANK YOU !! You can take a taxi for about $18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenValleyDogWalker Posted December 28, 2010 #1283 Share Posted December 28, 2010 You can take a taxi for about $18. THANK YOU ! Are the taxis readily available right there at the cruise terminal ? And, do you know if there are "van-type" taxies that all 4 of us would fit into (with luggage?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marwood Posted December 28, 2010 #1284 Share Posted December 28, 2010 THANK YOU ! Are the taxis readily available right there at the cruise terminal ? And' date=' do you know if there are "van-type" taxies that all 4 of us would fit into (with luggage?)[/color'] Yes, they are line up as you exit the terminal. I believe there are vans available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenValleyDogWalker Posted December 28, 2010 #1285 Share Posted December 28, 2010 yes, they are line up as you exit the terminal. I believe there are vans available. thank you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khut Posted December 29, 2010 #1286 Share Posted December 29, 2010 What hotels are near (or on) the beach and close to restaurants and night life for a night pre-cruise? Also, do any of these have airport or port transportation or is taxi the only option? Thanks in advance for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted December 29, 2010 #1287 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Yes, they are line up as you exit the terminal. I believe there are vans available. Be careful taking the van type taxi's. We lined up for them for 5 people and they wanted $11pp, so taking 2 taxi's was cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted December 30, 2010 #1288 Share Posted December 30, 2010 What hotels are near (or on) the beach and close to restaurants and night life for a night pre-cruise?Also, do any of these have airport or port transportation or is taxi the only option? Thanks in advance for your help!! None of the beach area hotels have shuttles. Here are your best choices close to what you want, from closest to furthest: Marriott Beach Place Ritz Carlton Courtyard Westin W Bahia Mar Cocobelle These are a bit far, but walkable if you are fit: Sheraton Atlantic Marriott Harbor Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khut Posted December 30, 2010 #1289 Share Posted December 30, 2010 None of the beach area hotels have shuttles. Here are your best choices close to what you want, from closest to furthest:Marriott Beach Place Ritz Carlton Courtyard Westin W Bahia Mar Cocobelle These are a bit far, but walkable if you are fit: Sheraton Atlantic Marriott Harbor Beach This is REALLY helpful info Appreciate your reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Lucy Posted December 30, 2010 #1290 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I just got a room at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 using Priceline. Does anyone know anything about this hotel and if there's a place close by to buy wine and soft drinks? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom23guys Posted December 30, 2010 #1291 Share Posted December 30, 2010 We are driving down to Florida and then taking a cruise so we will have our SUV. How safe are the hotels to leave a car parked for the week. It doesn't appear that any of the hotels have a gated lot. We are looking at the Hyatt Place South and the Springhill Suites. Our other option is to get a room with points at the Sheraton in Plantation and either park the car there for free or drive the car to the port and park there. How difficult is getting to the port? Are there always parking spots? Do you need to reserve a parking spot? Thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird from SC Posted December 30, 2010 #1292 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Do you know anything about Hampton Inn City-Center? We have been considering booking there but couldn't seem to find anyone on these boards with reviews..Just want to have a clean, safe place to stay. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMS920 Posted December 30, 2010 #1293 Share Posted December 30, 2010 We are driving down to Florida and then taking a cruise so we will have our SUV. How safe are the hotels to leave a car parked for the week. It doesn't appear that any of the hotels have a gated lot. We are looking at the Hyatt Place South and the Springhill Suites. Our other option is to get a room with points at the Sheraton in Plantation and either park the car there for free or drive the car to the port and park there. How difficult is getting to the port? Are there always parking spots? Do you need to reserve a parking spot?Thanks for all the help. We left our car for 8 days, at Cambria Suitess, Dania Beach. All was fine. WHen we reserved, they asked if we would be leaving the car, so yes they know how many they can accommodate. I would be interested to know if any other hotels pick you up post cruise (at no charge) and bring you back to pick up your car. Cambria did which I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swom Posted December 30, 2010 #1294 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Can I ask what you bid on this? I'd LOVE to get this hotel. I just got a room at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 using Priceline. Does anyone know anything about this hotel and if there's a place close by to buy wine and soft drinks? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Lucy Posted December 31, 2010 #1295 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I bid $70. Price was $85.95 after they added taxes and fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted December 31, 2010 #1296 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I just got a room at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 using Priceline. Does anyone know anything about this hotel and if there's a place close by to buy wine and soft drinks? Thanks! It is a nice hotel but there is nothing close by and the restaurants in the hotel are pretty pricy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmk Posted December 31, 2010 #1297 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I bid $70. Price was $85.95 after they added taxes and fees. What are your dates?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Lucy Posted December 31, 2010 #1298 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Just one night, 1/22/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjrell Posted December 31, 2010 #1299 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Has anyone stayed at the Sleep Inn & Suites on 5th Avenue in Dania, FL? We currently have reservations there pre-cruise and still have time to cancel it this is not a good place to stay. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingopink Posted December 31, 2010 #1300 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Stayed at Sleep Inn last year and staying again next week. Very nice. Shuttle from airport and also to cruise port. Hot breakfast in morning. Drug store right next to hotel and also across the street mall with grocery store, Ital. mexican, Chinese Rest. hotel was clean and very nice. Shuttle service was prompt. Really enjoyed my stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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