Rate based on Check-in: Jul 17, 2013 Check-out: Jul 18, 2013

Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

3 stars
1500 SE 17TH STREET CAUSEWAY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
23 reviews
clean good hotel

I was positively surprised about this hotel. Everything was so clean and comfortable. Even the... See full review

  • youngster92
  • Apr 14, 2013
Great location

It is close to Port Everglades, and many restaurants within walking distance. Free pick-up from the... See full review

  • FirstCruise
  • Jan 8, 2012
Our Hotel's Ft. Lauderdale Property has a Great Location We are located just minutes from the airport and within walking distance of cruise port, our Holiday Inn Express® hotel is near everything in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Stay with us on your next trip to the city and we'll make sure your visit is carefree. We've designed our contemporary hotel with the corporate traveler in mind, which is why we offer free high-speed, wireless Internet access, as well as a business center with copy and print services. In addition, we're just a block from the Broward County Convention Center and only 2.5 miles from the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Business and leisure guests can save time and money by taking advantage of our free, 24-hour shuttle to and from the airport. Leisure guests are glad to know that we're so close to the cruise terminal in Fort Lauderdale for Port Everglades. Our hotel's near great shopping, too, like the Galleria Mall and South Port Center. Want to explore outdoors? Patrons can take a tour of Ft. Lauderdale's Waterway or go for a stroll along one of the many beautiful beaches near our hotel's property. In Ft. Lauderdale, FL, our guests enjoy quality amenities at a price they can afford. We serve a complimentary, hot Express Start breakfast bar every morning which features delicious cinnamon rolls, 100% Arabica bean coffee and much more. Our hotel offers free Wi-Fi access in every room for your convenience.

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Children's activities
Tennis
Dining
FREE breakfast
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Car rental desk
FAX
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Microwave

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Hotel Map

26.1004 -80.1275
Nearby airports
Fort Lauderdale -Hollywood International Airport, (FLL), 3.00, MI; Miami International, (MIA), 28.00, MI;
Area description
Airport, airport

Nearby points of interest

  • Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center: 0.3 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum: 1 mi
  • New River: 1.2 mi
  • Stranahan House: 1.4 mi
  • Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale: 1.6 mi
  • Broward County Main Library: 1.7 mi
  • International Swimming Hall of Fame: 1.7 mi
  • Old Fort Lauderdale Villange and Museum: 1.8 mi
  • Las Olas Beach: 1.8 mi
  • Museum of Discovery and Science: 1.9 mi
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts: 1.9 mi
  • Andrews Living Art Studio: 2.2 mi
  • Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum: 2.4 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale Beachfront: 2.7 mi
  • Bonnet House Museum and Gardens: 2.8 mi
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center: 0.3 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum: 1 mi
  • New River: 1.2 mi
  • Stranahan House: 1.4 mi
  • Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale: 1.6 mi
  • Broward County Main Library: 1.7 mi
  • International Swimming Hall of Fame: 1.7 mi
  • Old Fort Lauderdale Villange and Museum: 1.8 mi
  • Las Olas Beach: 1.8 mi
  • Museum of Discovery and Science: 1.9 mi
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts: 1.9 mi
  • Andrews Living Art Studio: 2.2 mi
  • Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum: 2.4 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale Beachfront: 2.7 mi
  • Bonnet House Museum and Gardens: 2.8 mi
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park: 3 mi
  • Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum: 3.1 mi
  • Secret Woods Nature Center: 3.3 mi
  • African American Research Library and Cultural Center: 3.6 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale Stadium: 6.9 mi
  • Art Children's Museum: 11.4 mi
  • Tradewinds Park: 12.6 mi
  • Quiet Waters Park: 14.7 mi
  • Everglades Holiday Park: 19.8 mi
  • Sawgrass Recreation Park: 20.6 mi
  • Intercostal Waterway: 20.9 mi

Dining

Carlos and Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Cantina. Excellent daily specials. Full bar.
Bravo's
Excellent Italian meals!! Their award winning chef adds fresh local seafood into their daily specials. The seafood lasagna is a must!
Bimini Boatyard
Freshest local seafood. This restaurant is located across the street from our hotel. Bimini Boatyard is located on the intercoastal.
Kelly's Landing
Serving New England Seafood and Sandwiches, Maine Lobster, Ispwich Clams, Boston Scrod and more
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream! Lots of great flavors.
Joe's Cafe
Located in the Harbor shops, Great little diner. Excellent service and food!
Chuck Steakhouse
Great resturaunt, Full salad bar buffet. Full liquor bar serving beer, wines and liquor.
Taza Mediterranean kitchen and lounge
Get ready to eat and this upscale restaurant, Portions are plenty. Great atmosphere. Happy hours specials, Friday's live belly dancing.
Duffy Sports Bar & Grill
Great sports bar located in the harbor shops, 5 minute walk away from the hotel. Great happy hours, Casual atmosphere. Kick back and enjoy the huge tv's placed around the restaurant.
Starbucks Coffee
For the starbuck lovers, Starbucks is located right across the street. Everything from cookies, cakes, sandwiches to top of the line gourmet coffee's.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (23)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Overall score

3.7 / 5
23 out of 23
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Steve CPA
Business
Santa Fe, NM
Aug 17, 2009

Spartan, institutional and musty

I had a nice room at the back facing a white wall. I felt like I was in prison. Just try to get a feel for the weather looking into a 5' space. The A/C smelled like mold, but I had to run it 24/7 because it was so hot. One computer for guest use with no printer. I had to forward to the hotel computer to have anything printed and had my confidential documents given to me piecemeal. TV was terrible. Only a few channels that had real movies or shows on them. No in-room movies, no DVD players; it was like being back in the 80's. Cleaning staff was great, hotel was clean, but nothing special. No bar, no food on location except breakfast which looked like processed food and closed down early, it seemed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Just down the street from Olas Beach and great shopping and food.

Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
seaTTLE, WA
Nov 7, 2010

below average accomodation

front desk spent more time talking to each other than to us

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

2
Cruise Guy
Puerto Rico
Nov 29, 2011

After Cruise

Cons Bathtub was not very clean Has only one computer as Internet center A call to the front desk was done for one item and never was delivered to the room Pro Excellent location Shuttle to the airport

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 31, 2009

No Pool

Convenient location if you need to go to the convention center but would have been better if they had a pool there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Iowa
Feb 17, 2010

Worked/ but not the Ritz!!

The staff was friendly but only one at the check-in and check-out. Long waiting line. The room served it's purpose for a pre-cruise stay, however I wouldnot spend a week there for a vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Gainesville,FL
Jul 22, 2010

Good

hotel staff was nice, internet went down and they were on the ball fixing it. awesome breakfast(free). Some of the sheets were stained but overall a good hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Bradenton. FL
Feb 13, 2011

It was ok but as good as the last HI E

attended a conference. The internet was down part of the time, the complementary breakfast was cold. The exercise room was very good. Could been better

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Metza Luna was very good

Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
pakon
iowa
Mar 5, 2011

good start to vacation

Second time we have stopped pre cruise. Great service, was at the airport to pick us up right away. fast check in and out. good location. Too bad there is no pool,but that is hard to change!! We'll go back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

close to port everglades

Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
6 Cents
Marion, IL, USA
Apr 20, 2012

Decent, except for the weird smell.....

The hotel itself was fine, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We liked the location, and the rooms were clean, the bedding comfortable. The only thing that bothered us was the hotel is right next to the water purification plant. So while you stood outside waiting for your shuttle or taxi, the odor was almost enough to run you back inside. Not the hotels fault, but still, I made my husband wait outside for everything. haha.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a trolley that you catch right in front of the hotel that will take you on a one way ride to the Galleria Mall for .50 cents. You can get off anywhere on the route, which passes right by the beach. You just hop on and off for .50 cents each ride, or buy an all day pass for $2.

Review of Holiday Inn Express FT LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE

Reviewer score

3
chicago traveler first
chicago
Mar 29, 2013

spring break

the hotel is very close to the airport. The first day and a half we had no internet access and we had to call the front desk several times. They had a technician come out to help fix the problem, eventually we had to change rooms. Room 209 is not the room to be in. Breakfast was good, had a variety of things to choose from. we rented a car so it was pretty easy to get around. the rooms were clean and that was one of the most important things to me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
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