Recently, after a late-night arrival into the Ft. Lauderdale Airport, we stayed one night in the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port hotel.
Here is a look around the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise Port Hotel, which is located about three miles south of the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in Dania, Florida.
This hotel offers a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, once an hour. We probably at the “wrong” time, as it seemed to take forever for the shuttle to arrive. Of course, our flight had been delayed and we were anxious to get to the hotel, which probably added to our perception of a “long” wait time.
We checked into room 523.
Rooms in Hilton Garden Inn hotels tend to be fairly similar, whether they are in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Rochester, Minnesota. The king room offers everything the business traveler needs, from free Wi-Fi to bedside plugs to a large, flat-screen television.
The leisure traveler is likely to appreciate the microwave, refrigerator, and Keurig coffee maker in the room, next to the slide door closet.
The bathroom was standard, although the flower in the towels was an unexpected touch.
Kids love the pool, directly off the main lobby. We enjoyed combination buffet and made-to-order breakfast (complimentary to Hilton Honors Diamond members) at the restaurant in the lobby.
While the restaurant is open in the evening, it was long closed when we arrived well after midnight. Lucky for us, there were snacks and drinks available for purchase in the pantry area next the hotel’s front desk.
Our bottom line on the Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise Port Hotel:
- The hotel offers an excellent location within 3 miles of the Ft. Lauderdale airport.
- It is perfect for a brief pre or post cruise stay, or for a late-night arrival from the airport.
- We enjoyed the buffet and made-to-order breakfast at the on-site restaurant.
- The staff was welcoming and friendly.
- The hotel is a Hilton Honors Category 5 for award stays.
To check rates and book your stay, click here:
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port
What is your preferred hotel when staying in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida? Please share in comments below.
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