We usually stay about two days before a cruise, that’s why we love to Riverside Hotel. It’s right in the Los Olas area of Fort Lauderdale. There’s lots of shops and restaurants and bars. We always have a great time when we stay there.
We've stayed at the Embassy Suites on 17th St. It's a great location, and a beautiful hotel. Their breakfast buffet is free, and it has lots of choices. All that being said, if you need special accommodations, such as a wheelchair accessible suite, I would recommend staying elsewhere. I do need wheelchair accommodations, and each time we stayed there, we were not able to get the suite we reserved, and it created a lot of inconvenience. I doubt I will be able to convince my husband to give them another try.
My former wife and I always stayed at embassy suites, we did stay at renaissance once or twice, once we got a hotel on the beach side, emerald isle and had seen better days, room wreaked of mold, and yes it was oceanfront, we forgot to consider the 3 hurricanes (2004)
Sorry I hit wrong button, I will say this in her defence, she tried and I gave her that, so we went back to embassy suites, your vlog was very informative
Hi Crystal, I usually stay at Pier 66, but the last time I stayed there it was so noisy I swore I'd never stay there again. I've also stayed at a few of the ones you mentioned. I like the Marriott Harbor Beach past the draw bridge, but it is a little more pricey. Thanks for all of the recommendations. I hope that you are enjoying your cruise. 🙂 Cathy
We always say we’re going to stay at the beach but end up not due to getting a better deal or free room elsewhere. When it’s just one night, we’re not as picky. 😉
Hi again, I just wanted to say "Congratulations" on reaching 40,000 subs!! I noticed it this morning when I was checking for new videos. That is amazing! I'll be happy to get to 1000 😉. Can't wait to hear about your cruise. Take care, Cathy
This is so helpful. For our recent cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale, we picked our hotel specifically for their park and ride option to the port. Unfortunately on the day of the cruise, their bus was running late and it was going to put us beyond our early check-in time, so we called Uber, but it still bugs me... :)
yes i just booked for my cruise coming up in may, the prices keep going up, but since i stayed here before, i will stay here again, thanks for the information
Just checked Holiday inn express- Not bad at $234 but Embassy is at $550 & up. I just wast a nice place to sleep as I get in 10 pm the night B4 cruise.
Thank you for this video! I've been wondering which pre-cruise hotel to book that's close to a drug store. You answered that right off the bat! Thanks again! 😀
Thanks Miss Crystal! Given that this video is 5 years old, wondering if there are any updates on good pre-cruise hotels in Ft. Lauderdale? 🙂 I really enjoy your channel.
Hi, thank you! No, not really. I just look at that area and see what's available. They are ALL extremely overpriced because of the demand. We've stayed up a little farther near the mall on Las Olas Blvd and liked that.
I don't know if you mentioned it but there's an Uber you can take to the cruise port also and there's also a shuttle that only cost a dollar that takes you up and down 17
Has anyone stayed at any of the Choice properties in the area? Like the Comfort Suites or a Raddison now that they bought them? My husband uses them for work so that's where most of our points are.
Yes, some of them have gotten ridiculous. We've not stayed there in a few years now. The others mentioned are usually better prices. But all overcharge because they can for the area.
Have you ever been to the Bahia Mar? It’s a doubletree I think. We’re planned to stay there in April before our cruise. We have the whole day, we fly in super early from VA, so we thought we’d stay closer to the beach. Looks nice online but ya never know! :)
We've stayed at the Renaissance several times, but this next cruise we're staying at the Riverside. That's where our cruise recommended we stay. It's a chartered country music cruise with Holland America. Any reviews on this hotel?
The video helped a lot! Thank you so much! I am going aboard the Allure of the Seas in August and I did not know which hotel I should get that includes shuttle to the terminal.. BUT, just wanting to make sure, all the hotels you mentioned do have free shuttle, correct? Loved the tips.
Hi, be sure to check out the description box for all the details. No, not all free. And check with your hotel closer to when you leave to make sure info hasn’t changed. Enjoy your cruise!
I see you made this over 6 years ago. Do these still stand for 2025? I am hoping to find a hotel before our cruise that leaves Ft Lauderdale. But we want one that is near shops preferably a mall and restuarants. Walkable places near the hotel. Pretty sure we will be getting in early afternoon so we want to be able to do stuff.
Hi, yes, most stand but they are all hit or miss with quality I find depending on the time of year and other's reviews. Try the Los Olas area for shopping.
I’m going to be cruising out of Fort Lauderdale what is the best hotel for me because I like to work out a lot lap pool workout area that’s pretty nice
Do you have any recommendation for staying near the Orlando, FL cruise port? Also, we're from New England so we often cruise from Bayonne, NJ. Do you have any recommendations for NJ also? Thanks,
Never cruised out of NJ or NYC, sorry. I used to live near Port Canaveral. It sometimes says Orlando but that’s where the airport is and about 45 minutes or more away from the port. Radisson Resort at The Port is the best location and they have shuttle service and a great pool!
Very helpful, I’m coming from the UK - is it a huge hassle to get from Miami airport to fort Lauderdale area ( we don’t want to hire a car ) I’m trying to decide if it is better to fly to Fort Lauderdale or Miami but think there are more flights from London to Miami
Check with your cruise line because they may offer transportation from Miami to Fort Lauderdale cruise port. You can always book a service like Super Shuttle.
many of the hotels have a pick up at the airport and shuttle to the cruise port there so many hotels its hard to list them all 4 new ones on US in dainia beach which is very close to the airport and cruise port
