Pre-Cruise Hotel in FLL

TheSkipper · February 13, 2004

Looking for suggestions for a pre-cruise hotel for one night prior to boarding the Sun Princess on April 19th.

Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. :wink:

The Skipper in Las Vegas

tigersrq · February 13, 2004

Hyatt Regency Pier 66

2301 SE 17th Street Causeway

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

www.pier66.hyatt.com

I always stay at Pier 66 when I cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale. It's a bit pricey but for just one night it's worth it. Ask for a room overlooking the cruise port and if you are an early riser you can watch the Sun Princess come in to port! On the top floor there's a revolving lounge which gives a spectacular view of the port and all of Ft. Lauderdale.

Enjoy your cruise!

tigersrq :smiley:

KeithnRita · February 13, 2004

We agree with tigersrq--we have stayed there twice and plan on staying there in the future if we are sailing out of Fort Lauderdale.

Welcome to CruiseCrazies tigersrq!

Dan · February 13, 2004

I've heard much good about that hotel from the various boards, and we'll likely stay there next time we sail from FLL.

If you're just after a good clean reasonably priced hotel for a night, we've stayed at the Comfort Inn on Stirling Rd, just south of the airport, and it's a great hotel for this purpose. Have suggested it many times, and have heard positively back from people who stayed there. A large mall with many restaurants is right next door, and they have free shuttles to both the airport and pier.

Shari2 · February 13, 2004

Welcome to Cruise Crazies Skipper! We stayed at the Marriot Marina last time we were in FL. I will have to look up the address, but we were happy with the hotel. It wasn't in the middle of any shopping areas or restaurants, but we weren't that far away by cab, and in the nice weather they have a boat that will take you to shopping and restaurants.

Shari2 · February 17, 2004

Skipper...here is that address for the Marriott Marina hotel in case you are interested:

Marriott Marina Hotel

1881 SE 17th St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

1-800-228-9290

I tried to send you a personal message, but, for some reason, it wasn't sending. Anyway, it will be nice to meet you and Roe.

gogetter · February 17, 2004

Hello,

I will go with Shari on this one. I have stayed at the MArriott and it is nice.

Also there is a place called Irelands Inn. Away from the pier, but neat and different.

Embassy Suites has been a favorite of people. :grin:

DaCruzNut · February 17, 2004

Another popular pre-cruise hotel is the Embassy Suites. It nice, not great; clean; roomy; and comfortable. You can, usually get some great rates on e-bay-type sites. The free breakfast sucks!

Dan · February 17, 2004

It's OK with me if the free hotel breakfasts suck. When I go stateside, I wanna eat at Waffle House, Bob Evans or IHOP. I still laugh when I think back to that IHOP parking lot near FLL where 4 police cars were parked, and I set off the alarm that I didn't know my rental car had LOL. Good thing my skin was so pale that the cops recognized me as a Canadian fresh off the plane LOL

TheSkipper · February 19, 2004

Thanks to all of you for your input. Been messing with Priceline, but have not hit on anything for FLL. Had great luck with them in Tampa in December for a Pre-Cruise Hotel, but Ft. Lauderdale has not worked well. Guess I will have to book direct.

Shari we too are looking forward to meeting you aboard the Infinity in December. Fifteen day cruise - should be great! :grin:

The Skipper