Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel ... Business or pleasure

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel

1617 SE 17^th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

954-626-1700

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllbr-renaissance-fort-lauderdale-cruise-port-hotel/

See below for restaurants nearby

Sitting across from the entrance to Port Everglades, Marriott’s Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel is the place to stay before or after ocean travel. It’s also a good choice for those who have business in downtown Fort Lauderdale. A resort it’s not.

View of downtown Fort Lauderdale from concierge level

A pool sits close to the 17^th Street Causeway, separated from the busy road by hedges but it serves its purpose for cooling off or swimming some laps. Save the resort lounging for the ship’s deck or Caribbean destination. Refurbished in 2008, the hotel’s accommodations are clean, bright, comfortable, and appropriately tropical.  For those reluctant to ditch the digital habit while vacationing, computers are available near the lobby.

Leisure travelers crowd the Renaissance on weekends when cruise ships come and go, filling Bistro 17, the restaurant, to capacity during breakfast hours. This places a strain on seating and service but most don’t seem to mind, especially when they're in a cruise state of mind.  Morning buffet is typical Marriott fare: omelets to order, hot and cold cereal, scrambled eggs, sausage, and sweet rolls.

Staff is experienced and accommodating. Concierge room/floor available. Self or valet parking for about $20. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

Restaurants nearby:

Kelly's Landing: http://janesbits.blogspot.com/2011/06/kellys-landing-fort-lauderdale-ice-cold.html

Pelican Landing (for lunch with a beautiful view from the dock, Pier 66): http://janesbits.blogspot.com/2010/09/pelican-landing-at-pier-66-mega-yachts.html

Bimini Boatyard http://biminiboatyard.com/

Dough Boys Pizza - http://doughboysfla.com/

Market 17 (expensive) - http://www.market17.net/

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Fort Lauderdale's Shining Star: Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa

 


Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa
3030 Holiday Drive

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

954-525-4000 (Restaurant reservations)

800-222-6543 – Hotel reservations

www.marriottharborbeach.com

Sitting on the best beach in Fort Lauderdale, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa is one of this city’s shining stars. 

A memorable family vacation includes good food, clean, sparkling beaches (if it’s a beachside hotel), activities for kids, pampering, privacy, attentive staff, and, of course, relaxation. It’s all here at Harbor Beach.

An ocean side view shows off magnificent cruise ships and yachts entering and leaving Port Everglades. Rooms come with a comfortable (not large but ample) balcony and a sliding glass door that can be left ajar at night; guests can drift off to sleep to the sound of waves. A room with a west view offers a panorama of Fort Lauderdale, including the Intracoastal Waterway. It’s as picturesque as the ocean side.

The palm tree lined pool area presents comfortable lounge chairs, private cabanas and supervised activities for kids. There’s even an adult pool adjacent to a fitness room that provides an ocean view. A cool, quiet, pool side spa delivers an exceptional and regenerative experience.

To top it all off, the three restaurants (Riva, Sea Level and 3030 Ocean) at the Marriott Harbor Beach serve up some of the best food in Fort Lauderdale for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s why locals, including me, patronize the eateries here.

Every reason for a trip to Fort Lauderdale is at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa. 

Service: outstanding. Copyright All rights reserved. Jane Feehan

Tags: Fort Lauderdale vacation, Fort Lauderdale spa, Fort Lauderdale fine dining, Fort Lauderdale family vacation.