Where to stay: Ft Lauderdale or Miami?

[masoncityhawkeye]

Where are people staying? I don't know Miami very well and was going to just Priceline a room somewhere but wanted to get some input.

Would prefer a beach hotel, what would those go for on Priceline?

suggestions?

 

[Scotttyd]

Where are people staying? I don't know Miami very well and was going to just Priceline a room somewhere but wanted to get some input.

Would prefer a beach hotel, what would those go for on Priceline?

suggestions?

I am staying at Fort Lauderdale Sheriton by the airport - stayed there because I have free points to use - I am assuming a lot of the charter trips are downtown Miami or South Beach. All depends on how much you want to spend.

 

[Harpo]

MCHawk,
Have you ever thought about renting a condo / townhouse / home for a week instead of a hotel. There are websites that help you do this very easily. Check out vacationrentals.com or homeaway.com. You can usually pick up a very nice place for the same price as a hotel room.

I am staying in a condo on Miami Beach. I try to NOT stay in hotels whenever possible.

 

[Not4cy]

I am staying on South Beach but hotels are very expensive there. Costs me about $175 per night. Hotels and Miami are very expensive. Didn't price out Ft. Lauderdale.

 

[Harpo]

Have you considered staying in a condo/townhouse/home rather than a hotel. I think it makes your stay much more comfortable and usually doesn't cost much more than a hotel room. Check out vacationrentals.com or homeaway.com.

I am staying on Middle Miami Beach.

 

[masoncityhawkeye]

Thanks Hink, I am leaning towards Ft Lauderdale.

I don't have the "South Beach" Body

 

[Scotttyd]

I don't have the "South Beach" Body

Nothing wrong with that, our pastyness will stick out so we can ID'd fellow Hawks easier.

 

[Hawkeye101]

It really depends on what type of experience you are looking for. You can find cheap "motels" in either Miami or FLL. South Beach is more of a "start partying around midnight and go clubbing" type of scene. FLL is a bit more relaxed, probably less expensive for the most part and better for families. You can go to the beach without staying on the beach if you want to save $$$$.

As for me, it's the Marriott Ft. Lauderdale North. $125 per night. Good property. Safe, good location right off I-95 and just as close to Dolphin stadium as South Beach.

Really, to each his own.