Fort Lauderdale Candlewood Suites

[Donna3271]

Hi All,
Has anyone stayed at the Candlewood suites pre-cruise? I am just concerned because it is so cheap ($132). I understand there is no breakfast, but we never eat at the hotel buffets. Is it a decent clean place for one night? TIA!!

 

[auntlynne]

Nope. I like to read TripAdvisor reviews. This one has 791 reviews. 460 Excellent. 160 a step below that. Those are numbers. …

But the problems mentioned in write-ups could be concerning. It’s not a lack of comfort or cleanliness. It’s repeated problems with the hotel dropping reservations and then charging you a higher price when you arrive. And maybe not getting the bed count you need. Not the way I would want to start a vacation.

Keep the reservation, just in case, but look for other deals on a hotel without a bait-and-switch reputation.

 

[Donna3271]

Nope. I like to read TripAdvisor reviews. This one has 791 reviews. 460 Excellent. 160 a step below that. Those are numbers. …

But the problems mentioned in write-ups could be concerning. It’s not a lack of comfort or cleanliness. It’s repeated problems with the hotel dropping reservations and then charging you a higher price when you arrive. And maybe not getting the bed count you need. Not the way I would want to start a vacation.

Keep the reservation, just in case, but look for other deals on a hotel without a bait-and-switch reputation.

OMG! Thanks! I never thought of this! I'll keep looking.

 

[auntlynne]

Also consider Dania Beach area hotels. Lots of options. You are going to take transport to the port, anyway, and they are not so much farther out to rack up a big increase in ground transportation. If you need to eat dinner, try and find something next to food options.

I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) Dania Beach several years ago. It is currently remodeling (though still open). They have a complimentary airport shuttle. And there are a variety of dining options within a block or two, mainly on the same side of street. And surrounded by other hotels. I would consider this again.

 

[Donna3271]

Also consider Dania Beach area hotels. Lots of options. You are going to take transport to the port, anyway, and they are not so much farther out to rack up a big increase in ground transportation. If you need to eat dinner, try and find something next to food options.

I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) Dania Beach several years ago. It is currently remodeling (though still open). They have a complimentary airport shuttle. And there are a variety of dining options within a block or two, mainly on the same side of street. And surrounded by other hotels. I would consider this again.

Awesome! I can't thank you enough for the great info!!!!