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.
I love all the orange they have in their decor. A nice warm color for a warm destination!
Ah…I would love to go to Ft. Lauderdale someday. Just found you through Memories by the Mile. I’m a brand new blogger and I’m having so much fun finding new ladies in blogland. I’ll be back to read more!
That looks absolutely gorgeous. I would love to take a dip in that pool!
What a great looking hotel. The modern furniture is amazing. Glad you had a great place to stay!
That looks so pretty and inviting!!! I would like to take a dip in that pool, too!
The pool looks beautiful! I love a hotel with a nice pool!
Wow what a beautiful hotel! If I’m ever in that area, I’m staying there.
OMG, this looks amazing. 🙂 I definitely have to visit Ft. Lauderdale next time I’m in FL.
For the convenience to both the port and the airport, sounds like this can’t be beat. Looks awfully pretty inside too!
That’s a beautiful place. These are the Hilton’s we like staying at!