I missed my morning flight a couple of weeks ago, when heading down to Ft. Lauderdale to go on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Panic set in. But I was able to catch a later flight. By the time I reached Ft. Lauderdale, it was past dinnertime and I was exhausted. Luckily, I was able to catch a $12 cab for the short ride to my hotel. My hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port, offered a free airport shuttle but I chose to not wait for it. After the day I had, it was nice to walk into the bright, tastefully decorated hotel and be greeted by the friendly hotel staff. If you are looking for a place to stay near the Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Port, I highly recommend the Hilton Garden Inn for both convenience and comfort. Read on to learn why.
The Hilton Garden Inn in Ft. Lauderdale offered everything I needed that night – a comfy bed, work space, free wifi, a place to read, and good room service. The room service was a bit of a spurge as I was hungry and tired, after all. I highly recommend ordering the Key Lime Pie from their menu. Strangely enough, the free internet didn’t get used much other than checking my email. After dinner, I took a stroll and paid a visit to the hotel bar.
In the hotel lobby, there were plenty of places to get cozy and enjoy your drink. I really liked the colorful, contemporary décor of the hotel. If a drink from the bar isn’t what you want, I recommend trying the complimentary fresh squeezed lemonade.
After an evening of watching television in bed and a great night’s sleep, I took a shuttle to Port Everglades. While the hotel doesn’t offer a free shuttle to the ports, I felt the $8 fee was very reasonable for the 15 minute ride. Be sure to reserve your spot on the shuttle at the front desk.
I wish I had the time to take a dip in this beautiful pool. Doesn’t it look inviting?
Located in Dania Beach, Florida just south of Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and a few minutes from Port Everglades Cruise Ship Terminal, the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise Port hotel offers convenience and comfort for those arriving and departing from the airport and for pre/post cruise stays. If you have a little time to kill while you’re there, plenty of beaches and shopping malls are nearby.
In my opinion the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port hotel is a great place to stay before and after your cruise. Visit the Hotel web site for reservations and additional information.
In full disclosure, I received a complimentary stay in exchange for sharing my opinions with you. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own.
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This is a very attractive hotel lounge. swimming pool and room. We have stayed at a Hilton Inn and enjoyed the accomodations.
Wow, such a beautiful hotel!
This is just the sort of place I would want to stay.
This looks like a great hotel! My family would love to take another cruise this year so I’ll keep it in mind if we opt to cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale.
That is gorgeous! I would think I died and went to heaven with a place like that!
Looks like a great and comfortable place to stay. Love that lobby design.
It looks like a beautiful hotel.
We’re going on our first cruise in January. We’re going on Royal Caribbean from Baltimore. Can’t wait. If we like it, we’ll probably book our next one out of Ft. Lauderdale. I’ll remember this hotel and look into staying there. Thanks!