On 10/8/2006 9:27 PM mgrahm@tribcsp.com plucked Senior Frog's Magic
Twanger and said:
> Hi all
>
> I am posting this message, as I was looking at hotel rates for
> properties near the airport and cruiseport in Fort Lauderdale for April
> 17-18, 2007. In the past we had stayed at the Courtyard by Marriot
> Hotel, but found that there were no restaurants near it. I did check
> the rates there and they seem to have gone up since the last time we
> were there. The last time we were there it did not matter there were
> few eateries near this hotel, as we had a rental car and were able to
> drive to eat dinner. This go around we were hoping to avoid renting a
> car. This means we need a hotel near some restaurants, as well as one
> that offers shuttle from the airport and to the cruiseport. In
> addition I am looking for a hotel that offers at least 2 queen beds.
> Many of the properties only offer 1 king bed or 2 doubles and that will
> not work. Did come across the Holiday Inn Express Air/Sea Port. Looks
> like they offer the shuttle service we need, as well as offering rooms
> with 2 queen beds. Just wondering what type of eateries are near this
> hotel. Please reply if you have ever stayed at this hotel. Also if you
> other suggestions that meet my needs that are listed above you reply
> would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Michael
>
>
If you have a Sunday boarding or even a Saturday one you can stay at
anyone of a number of hotels chain or boutique in Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
The chain hotels like Sheridan have free shuttles. It doesn't take any
time at all to get to the entrance of Port Everglades from Ft.
Lauderdale beach. I think it's actually closer than most airport hotels.
I even took a cab one time from a B&B and was at the appropriate
terminal in no time at all.
My favorite was the Yankee Trader. On the same block is Cafe Casablanca
- one of my favorites. It's a mix of South Florida style seafood and
nouvelle cuisine. It's in a Spanish style house with lots of Moorish
touches. The second floor balcony looks out over to Sebastian beach.
The Creme Brule or Flan is to die for! While the view isn't so hot,
the Quarterdeck over by the marina, is a great little sports bar with
some tasty South Florida food.
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