tx2tn Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 We are new to cruising and new to Royal Caribbean and the Cruise Port at Ft. Lauderdale. We will be leaving on the Oasis of the Seas on September 19th for a 7 night trip. We plan to fly into FL a day or two early. We are contemplating staying at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina. Does anyone have any experience with this Hotel? If so, how easy is it to get from the hotel to the cruise port? What is located in and around the hotel? Thanks markinct and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedonRRC Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Newbie, Your hotel is a Good choice. Port Everglades. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. It's just 5 miles from Fort Lauderdale Florida Airport. We're arriving in FLT @ 6 am. On the 19. None stop flight. Hope to meet markinct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedonRRC Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi I read the reviews for the hotel you were referring to. The reviews were not good! We're going to keep looking, we want a 4 star +. Wish you the best. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm surprised the TripAdvisor reviews are only so-so for a Hilton resort. The hotel in Fort Lauderdale I always hear good things about for people taking a cruise is the Embassy Suites. It's good and right at the port. The other good one is the Holiday Inn, which has park and shuttle included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi, I personally live in Ft. Lauderdale and I think you should go with the Embassy Suites. I actually have a friend who works there and they just did some remodeling so its a good choice. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 We stayed at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina two years ago. I booked through Hotwire in an attempt to save some money. I'm not likely to do that again as I didn't have enough control over the reservation. We got a first floor room adjacent to their pool area. We wanted double beds, but we got a queen bed and a rollaway cot instead. I was surprised that the hotel room had tile for the flooring instead of carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx2tn Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Well after reading your comments, I have switched our reservation to Embassy Suites. Looks like a nice resort and even a little cheaper than the Hilton FL. It also has transfers from the Air Port to the resort and transfers to the Cruise Port. :) Matt and AGSLC5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I agree that the Embassy Suites is probably a better choice. I've stayed there a few times and been satisfied each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Really Like Embassy Suites a lot - right down from a Total Wine shop too! They have a cruise shuttle as well for about $7 per person - you can buy right on the spot There is also a Holiday Inn Express right there as well which is a less expensive choice - Hilton Marina I think is fine as a last minute hotel. If you are looking for a boutique experience, not cheap, but worth the money try THE PILLARS. sits on the inter-coastal and the owners are lovely and the food their is great! markinct and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Really Like Embassy Suites a lot - right down from a Total Wine shop too! Sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedonRRC Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I agree Embassy suites MarriedonRRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markinct Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Does anyone have experience with the Crowne Plaza Airport/Cruiseport hotel? I booked it months ago for our April 2015 cruise on Oasis, but now I'm second guessing myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBCruiseMan Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Good choice on the Embassy Suites. Also, I stayed at the Hilton Marina when I cruised back in May. It was a quick commute to Port Everglades and was also within walking distance of many restaurants and even a Walgreen's in case you need some last minute items before the cruise. I recently stayed at the Sonesta Ft. Lauderdale when I cruised on the AOS a couple of weeks ago. Its further down the strip than other hotels but they had a (paid) SUV shuttle service to take us to the port and the accommodations were nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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