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Schucraig · 11-20-2009, 05:26 PM

What are the best hotels to stay at before a Disney cruise? TIA

tjbaggott · 11-20-2009, 06:01 PM

Fawn · 11-20-2009, 06:20 PM

We always stay at the Radisson...fantastic pool, great staff, fun bar, right across from mcdonald's and next to a diner and an italian restaurant, quarter mile from Budget, free shuttle to the terminal.

bourgie · 11-20-2009, 06:22 PM

We stayed the Radisson on October 16th and it was perfect for us. Nice pool, nice pool bar, nice staff, restaurant next door, free shuttle........

NancyIL · 11-20-2009, 06:55 PM

I've stayed at only one hotel in Cape Canaveral, and that was at the Residence Inn in a 2-bedroom suite. It's a very nice hotel with a great breakfast, and only the Country Inn and Suites next door is closer to the port.

Billinaz · 11-20-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Schucraig

What are the best hotels to stay at before a Disney cruise? TIA

We have 3 kids and used the Hampton Inn. When the Country Inn and Suites opened we tried it... now we stay there. The "kids room" is an especially nice touch.

Husurdady · 11-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Country Inns and Suites, " TOP SHELF " in my book.Would not stay any other place. And if you do stay there ask for the 4th floor rooms 400 to 420 {even numbered rooms} , you can see the port and the ships coming in that morning. HAPPY SAILING.

mmouse37 · 11-20-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tjbaggott

No need for popcorn!!! Hotel discussions rarely are heated.

MJ

mmouse37 · 11-20-2009, 10:24 PM

The three closest hotels to the port are the Radisson, the Marriott Residence Inn and the Country Inn and Suites. There are many other hotels in the area but these are the three closest.

We have stayed at both the Residence Inn and the Radisson. We prefer the Residence Inn. The Residence Inn and the County Inn and Suites are both around the same age (just a few years old). MRI has all suites, great staff, nice pool, full kitchens in all the rooms and a complimentary hot buffet breakfast included in your rate.

You could also find a great price on a hotel by using Priceline. We once got the Doubletree Suites for only $40 a night on Priceline.

Everyone has their favorites and there is no right or wrong answer.

MJ

tjbaggott · 11-21-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mmouse37

No need for popcorn!!! Hotel discussions rarely are heated.

MJ

LOL, I only posted the popcorn icon to indicate I'm patiently waiting for the opinions on hotels as we too are wanting to know where to stay when we arrive the day before our cruise next year. Glad to have several recomendations to choose from now.

HiddenMickeys · 11-21-2009, 01:01 AM

I'll throw another vote in for the radisson, for the reasons mentioned above. Great grounds, great rooms, and staff. Restaurant next door (zachary's) is flat out fantastic.

If you want pics of the grounds and the 2 room jacuzzi suite, they are in our trip report, Just click on the link in my sig.

marshmellow86 · 11-21-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mmouse37

We prefer the Residence Inn. The Residence Inn and the County Inn and Suites are both around the same age (just a few years old). MRI has all suites, great staff, nice pool, full kitchens in all the rooms and a complimentary hot buffet breakfast included in your rate.
MJ

Ditto. We like the Residence Inn. Additonally, if you have a car, they will allow you to park there during your cruise for no additional charge. They offer a shuttle (outsourced to another company). It picks you up from there at 10 and takes you to the port. I think it is $6 pp roundtrip / $3 pp each way.

snelsonbrown · 11-21-2009, 02:47 PM

Three of some of my top manager favorites are the above - Joe P at the Radisson, Sarah O'shea with MRI and Bud Burch with CI&S - all 3 will go over the edge for their guest - I have never ever had a problem asking for help for guest or non guest if I felt they could help me.

I didn't know that popcorn icon stood for maybe a heated conversations - I always thought it was in anticipation of something good coming. Oh well you can see how often I get into a heated conversation :-))
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Carterfam · 11-21-2009, 05:43 PM

I would recommend Residence Inn. It is in an awesome location and really close to the Thai Thai restaurant and the port, only about a mile. The hotel was great, staff friendly, and rooms very clean. The free continental breakfast was a cut above the usual cold cereal, toast and pre-boiled eggs, and included fresh make-it-yourself waffles, hot scrambled eggs, danish pastries and very good hot coffee, in addition to the usual breakfast bar items. The only negative was the very uncomfortable sofa in the living room (almost impossible to sit in without a backache). The beds were extremely comfortable (we even tried to find the manufacturers tags) , and the bathrooms had plenty of hot water and good pressure. The suite had plenty of room for 6 of us. Free cruise parking and cheap shuttle to the port. Definitely recommended!!

lucas · 11-21-2009, 06:30 PM

I didn't think the popcorn smilie meant anything bad either.

We're staying at the Radisson for 1 night next week before our Thanksgiving Wonder cruise!

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Fawn DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Skippack, PA Posts: 762	We always stay at the Radisson...fantastic pool, great staff, fun bar, right across from mcdonald's and next to a diner and an italian restaurant, quarter mile from Budget, free shuttle to the terminal. __________________ Joanna and her blessings... Ashleigh, Samantha, Becca, and my Angel Paul

11-20-2009, 06:22 PM	#4
bourgie Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 165	We stayed the Radisson on October 16th and it was perfect for us. Nice pool, nice pool bar, nice staff, restaurant next door, free shuttle........ __________________ 1993 POFQ Engaged!!!! 1994 POFQ Honeymoon 1995 POFQ Anniversary 2002 Poly 2005 CBR 2009 1st Disney Cruise Magic.. Me DH DD DD D Dog Zeus

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Husurdady Dad-2-4-dh-2-1-of-42-yrs. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: INDIANA U.S.A. DVC 1997 OKW Posts: 253	Country Inns and Suites, " TOP SHELF " in my book.Would not stay any other place. And if you do stay there ask for the 4th floor rooms 400 to 420 {even numbered rooms} , you can see the port and the ships coming in that morning. HAPPY SAILING. __________________ DON Last edited by Husurdady; 11-20-2009 at 10:21 PM.

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11-20-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
NancyIL DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 14,176	I've stayed at only one hotel in Cape Canaveral, and that was at the Residence Inn in a 2-bedroom suite. It's a very nice hotel with a great breakfast, and only the Country Inn and Suites next door is closer to the port.

11-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#9
mmouse37 Mickey for Me! Likes surprises Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tappan...Too far from the Magic!! Posts: 15,884	The three closest hotels to the port are the Radisson, the Marriott Residence Inn and the Country Inn and Suites. There are many other hotels in the area but these are the three closest. We have stayed at both the Residence Inn and the Radisson. We prefer the Residence Inn. The Residence Inn and the County Inn and Suites are both around the same age (just a few years old). MRI has all suites, great staff, nice pool, full kitchens in all the rooms and a complimentary hot buffet breakfast included in your rate. You could also find a great price on a hotel by using Priceline. We once got the Doubletree Suites for only $40 a night on Priceline. Everyone has their favorites and there is no right or wrong answer. MJ __________________ *Co-Moderator of the Cruise Board* "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page...." - Sailed on the official Maiden Voyage of the Magic (July 30, 1998) - 18 DCL Cruises and Counting [color="Purple"]- WDW Resorts - 40+ including HM at the Poly in 1979 @$65.00 a night!

11-21-2009, 01:01 AM	#11
HiddenMickeys Not all treaure is silver and gold. Some is CHOCOLATE! With EARS! "On a steek!" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blackwood NJ Posts: 624	I'll throw another vote in for the radisson, for the reasons mentioned above. Great grounds, great rooms, and staff. Restaurant next door (zachary's) is flat out fantastic. If you want pics of the grounds and the 2 room jacuzzi suite, they are in our trip report, Just click on the link in my sig. __________________ Check out our 3-day Wonder Trip Report! Need another cruise so I can add a new countdown!

11-21-2009, 02:47 PM	#13
snelsonbrown "We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend." R.L. Stevenson Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cape Canaveral & Key West, Florida Posts: 3,984	Three of some of my top manager favorites are the above - Joe P at the Radisson, Sarah O'shea with MRI and Bud Burch with CI&S - all 3 will go over the edge for their guest - I have never ever had a problem asking for help for guest or non guest if I felt they could help me. I didn't know that popcorn icon stood for maybe a heated conversations - I always thought it was in anticipation of something good coming. Oh well you can see how often I get into a heated conversation :-)) HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYBODY Hugsssssssssss Norm and Me __________________ Shirley R. c/o The Perfect Gift 800-950-4559 email [/email] snelsonbrown@aol.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dell Deals: Treat yourself to a sweet deal on popular laptops! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dell Deals: Treat yourself to a sweet deal on popular laptops! Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!

11-21-2009, 05:43 PM	#14
Carterfam Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 87	I would recommend Residence Inn. It is in an awesome location and really close to the Thai Thai restaurant and the port, only about a mile. The hotel was great, staff friendly, and rooms very clean. The free continental breakfast was a cut above the usual cold cereal, toast and pre-boiled eggs, and included fresh make-it-yourself waffles, hot scrambled eggs, danish pastries and very good hot coffee, in addition to the usual breakfast bar items. The only negative was the very uncomfortable sofa in the living room (almost impossible to sit in without a backache). The beds were extremely comfortable (we even tried to find the manufacturers tags) , and the bathrooms had plenty of hot water and good pressure. The suite had plenty of room for 6 of us. Free cruise parking and cheap shuttle to the port. Definitely recommended!! __________________ Past Trips August 27, 2009 3-night Cruise December 5, 2009 7-day Eastern Cruise w/ Tortola Upcoming Trips March 4, 2010 Boys First Trip to WDW (8 days) September 18, 2010 WB Tranatlantic Cruise January 6, 2011 15-night Panama Canal Westbound Cruise READ ABOUT OUR OTHER ADVENTURES AT Adventures Of The Carter Twins

11-21-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
lucas Member of the Who Dat Nation Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL ~ 200 miles south of WDW Posts: 18,348	I didn't think the popcorn smilie meant anything bad either. We're staying at the Radisson for 1 night next week before our Thanksgiving Wonder cruise! __________________ Last edited by lucas; 11-21-2009 at 11:12 PM. Reason: big typo

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