Need lodging for night before cruise

[tbserena]

Can anyone recommend where to stay the night before the cruise?
Family of five....DD's 14,12, and 6. BTW, I hear "Radisson" and "Ron Jons" alot??? Where are they?

Thanks

Teresa

10/04/04 Magic First time cruise!

[Michelemouse]

Hi,

(Sick of me yet? ;) )

We will be staying at the Holiday Inn this year. I was able to get the room for a $30 bid on Priceline. With taxes & fees it came to about $40. We will park our car at the terminal for an additional $70 so our total will be $110. The Radisson runs about the same amount for just the room (w/tax) but you can leave your car at the hotel and take their shuttle to the port. We did this last year. DH drove us to the port and then parked at the Radisson and took the shuttle. This worked great on the way but when we returned we had to wait while DH went to the Radisson to get the car and come back for us. On our previous cruises we had parked at the terminal and I definitely preferred having the car there when we returned.

I've heard great things about Ron Jon's but have never stayed there myself. I believe you can get a discount that brings the room down to about $120 per night. Their pools and facilities are supposed to be amazing.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[tbserena]

No, not sick of you at all!!!! Keep helping me!!! (I thought I was asking too many questions! ) Lol I feel so behind, Wow. You seem like you have everything done already!!! Yikes!
More questions....where is the Holiday Inn as far as the airport, ship port, etc?
I saw late last night that Ron Jon looked quite expensive. We just need a simple, but roomy place, to hang out until the ship leaves.
How did you get from the hotel to the port?

Thnaks

[Michelemouse]

Teresa...I emailed you and am now PMing you with more details.