Good hotel for 1 night between cruises - The DIS Discussion Forums

Meeky Mouse · 10-01-2012, 05:00 PM

My family is lucky enough to be embarking on 2 cruises in January and we'll need to stay at a hotel for the 1 night between the cruises. We'd love to stay in the Port Canaveral area, but we'd like to check in earlier than the usual the usual 3:00 or 4:00 check-in time so that we can get some laundry done.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent hotel that would allow us to check-in early?

SnowWhite2 · 10-01-2012, 05:28 PM

The easy solution is to book the night before that way you can get in as early as you wish.

kcashner · 10-01-2012, 06:32 PM

Most hotels will allow you to check in as soon as they have a room ready for you. The 3 or 4 pm time is the time they can assure you that it will be ready.

pdwimmer · 10-01-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeky Mouse

My family is lucky enough to be embarking on 2 cruises in January and we'll need to stay at a hotel for the 1 night between the cruises. We'd love to stay in the Port Canaveral area, but we'd like to check in earlier than the usual the usual 3:00 or 4:00 check-in time so that we can get some laundry done.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent hotel that would allow us to check-in early?

I vote Residence Inn. Even if your room isn't ready they'll allow you access to the laundry room. You can hang out in the lobby or by the pool while you wait for your clothing. Happy Sailing!

Meeky Mouse · 10-02-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowWhite2

The easy solution is to book the night before that way you can get in as early as you wish.

I wish we could do this, but we just don't have the extra money. The only way we're able to do 2 cruises is to cut down on all possible expenses.

But thanks for the advice!

Meeky Mouse · 10-02-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pdwimmer

I vote Residence Inn. Even if your room isn't ready they'll allow you access to the laundry room. You can hang out in the lobby or by the pool while you wait for your clothing. Happy Sailing!

This is a great & simple suggestion! I don't know why this didn't occur to me. Thank you so much for your help!

Scotty69 · 10-02-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeky Mouse

My family is lucky enough to be embarking on 2 cruises in January and we'll need to stay at a hotel for the 1 night between the cruises. We'd love to stay in the Port Canaveral area, but we'd like to check in earlier than the usual the usual 3:00 or 4:00 check-in time so that we can get some laundry done.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent hotel that would allow us to check-in early?

I would vote for country inn and suiets. They are right there. We always stay there the night before our cruises. You could call them and find out what kind of arrangements you can make.

iloverags2 · 10-03-2012, 04:35 AM

I second Residence Inn. They have a nice, comfortable sitting area off the lobby with a TV, in addition to the pool and laundry access. And the staff is always wonderful!

TheWescotts · 10-03-2012, 05:25 AM

My recommendations is the book a stay at one of the value resorts at WDW. It is only about an hour from port, the pools are great, and you can enjoy the free stuff to do: Ride the monorail or ferries, stroll the board walk or window shop at Down Town Disney.

mammacaryn · 10-03-2012, 07:47 AM

Most hotels will allow you to request early check in as well. Some charge for this though we have never had that problem.

lanejudy · 10-03-2012, 07:59 AM

Do NOT use LaQuinta Inn on North Atlantic Blvd. They refused to allow us an early check-in last winter when we arrived around 11:00am, and we ended up driving around Cocoa Beach for 4+ hours to kill time. I hadn't expected to have access to our room that early, but thought we could hang at the pool but they wouldn't allow us in.

mammacaryn · 10-03-2012, 08:09 AM

We stayed at Four points Sheraton. Not sure what the laundry set up is there, but they gave us our parking pass and all that before our room was ready. We were there at a very very busy time-they were sold out so no early check in that day. They have a restaurant/bar and surf shop. Ron Jons is next door and there is a grocery store and drug store across the street. Beach is a short walk.

Meeky Mouse · 10-03-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lanejudy

Do NOT use LaQuinta Inn on North Atlantic Blvd. They refused to allow us an early check-in last winter when we arrived around 11:00am, and we ended up driving around Cocoa Beach for 4+ hours to kill time. I hadn't expected to have access to our room that early, but thought we could hang at the pool but they wouldn't allow us in.

Yikes! I was considering them because they're offering a 40% discount off parking at Port Canaveral. I guess I'll cross them off the list!

chateau · 10-03-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWescotts

My recommendations is the book a stay at one of the value resorts at WDW. It is only about an hour from port, the pools are great, and you can enjoy the free stuff to do: Ride the monorail or ferries, stroll the board walk or window shop at Down Town Disney.

Love this idea, but for me it may just be torture!!!!!

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10-01-2012, 05:00 PM	#1
Meeky Mouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 123	Good hotel for 1 night between cruises My family is lucky enough to be embarking on 2 cruises in January and we'll need to stay at a hotel for the 1 night between the cruises. We'd love to stay in the Port Canaveral area, but we'd like to check in earlier than the usual the usual 3:00 or 4:00 check-in time so that we can get some laundry done. Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent hotel that would allow us to check-in early? __________________ After back-to-back Fantasy & Dream cruises in Jan 2013, we'll have sailed on all 4 Disney ships!!

10-01-2012, 05:28 PM	#2
SnowWhite2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,670	The easy solution is to book the night before that way you can get in as early as you wish. __________________ Laurie June 9, 2014 Alaska Wonder December 28, 2013 NYE Fantasy December 29, 2012 NYE Fantasy December 29, 2011 NYE Dream December 26, 2009 NYE Magic December 20, 2008 Christmas Magic February 2, 2008 Eastern Magic February 3, 2007 Eastern Magic April 15, 2006 Western Magic February 2003 Eastern Magic

10-03-2012, 04:35 AM	#8
iloverags2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,936	I second Residence Inn. They have a nice, comfortable sitting area off the lobby with a TV, in addition to the pool and laundry access. And the staff is always wonderful! __________________ Cindy Double Dipping on the Magic from Miami!

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mammacaryn Don't be a JERK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,518	Most hotels will allow you to request early check in as well. Some charge for this though we have never had that problem. __________________ ✯*PAST CRUISES✯ August 2002 The Rock Boat II:Carnival Sensation-Bahamas* January 2009 Disney Wonder-Bahamas March 2010 Disney Magic-Western Caribbean March 2011 Disney Dream-Bahamas

10-03-2012, 08:09 AM	#12
mammacaryn Don't be a JERK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,518	We stayed at Four points Sheraton. Not sure what the laundry set up is there, but they gave us our parking pass and all that before our room was ready. We were there at a very very busy time-they were sold out so no early check in that day. They have a restaurant/bar and surf shop. Ron Jons is next door and there is a grocery store and drug store across the street. Beach is a short walk. __________________ ✯*PAST CRUISES✯ August 2002 The Rock Boat II:Carnival Sensation-Bahamas* January 2009 Disney Wonder-Bahamas March 2010 Disney Magic-Western Caribbean March 2011 Disney Dream-Bahamas

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10-01-2012, 06:32 PM	#3
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	Most hotels will allow you to check in as soon as they have a room ready for you. The 3 or 4 pm time is the time they can assure you that it will be ready.

10-03-2012, 05:25 AM	#9
TheWescotts Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 215	My recommendations is the book a stay at one of the value resorts at WDW. It is only about an hour from port, the pools are great, and you can enjoy the free stuff to do: Ride the monorail or ferries, stroll the board walk or window shop at Down Town Disney.

10-03-2012, 07:59 AM	#11
lanejudy DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,648	Do NOT use LaQuinta Inn on North Atlantic Blvd. They refused to allow us an early check-in last winter when we arrived around 11:00am, and we ended up driving around Cocoa Beach for 4+ hours to kill time. I hadn't expected to have access to our room that early, but thought we could hang at the pool but they wouldn't allow us in.

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