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Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise rates, Fort Lauderdale

Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise: $159 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

#5 of 9 hotels in Port Everglades & Convention Center by Axel's takePort Everglades & Convention Center is #5 of 9 places to stay in Fort Lauderdale

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Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise

3-star hotel · US Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Area - FL Airport / Cruise Port FLL, Fort Lauderdale

ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Television in lobby · Express check-out · Outdoor furniture · Non-smoking rooms · TV

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a practical 3-star chain hotel near Port Everglades

7.8/10

A convenient pre-cruise stop, with useful extras but some tired rooms.

This practical 3-star Holiday Inn Express on 17th Street is a good pick for a night before sailing, rather than a Fort Lauderdale vacation centerpiece. Its strongest feature is the location: restaurants, groceries and last-minute cruise supplies are within walking distance, with Port Everglades and the convention center nearby. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the included breakfast. An outdoor pool and free airport shuttle round out a useful short-stay package.

The trade-off is uneven room condition: some guests describe worn furniture and patched-up repairs, despite generally positive cleanliness feedback. Airport-shuttle waits also recur in Tripadvisor reviews, so leave yourself flexibility. Parking and cruise-port transfers cost extra; the free shuttle is for the airport, not the ship. We'd choose it for convenience, but skip it for a polished resort stay or a beach-focused break.

Best for

  • pre- and post-cruise overnight stays
  • convention-center visitors
  • travelers wanting walkable dining and supplies

Watch out for

  • some worn rooms and furniture
  • airport-shuttle waits
  • paid parking and cruise-port transfers
Location
Handy 17th Street setting near the port and convention center, with shops and restaurants on foot.
Rooms
Generally comfortable, with microwaves and mini-fridges; condition varies and some furnishings look tired.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across guest feedback, although individual housekeeping complaints exist.
Service
Staff earn frequent praise for helpfulness; shuttle coordination is less consistent.
Amenities
Included breakfast and Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, gym, guest laundry and a free airport shuttle with limited hours.
Fees and surprises
Parking and cruise transfers are extra; Booking.com also lists a refundable damage deposit.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise: $159 a night all in, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026. Seen Oct 10.

#5 of 9 hotels in Port Everglades & Convention Center by Axel's take. Port Everglades & Convention Center is #5 of 9 places to stay in Fort Lauderdale. The best hotels in Port Everglades & Convention Center, ranked · Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale

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Axel's take: 7.8/10

A convenient pre-cruise stop, with useful extras but some tired rooms. a practical 3-star chain hotel near Port Everglades, scored for what it is.

This practical 3-star Holiday Inn Express on 17th Street is a good pick for a night before sailing, rather than a Fort Lauderdale vacation centerpiece. Its strongest feature is the location: restaurants, groceries and last-minute cruise supplies are within walking distance, with Port Everglades and the convention center nearby. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the included breakfast. An outdoor pool and free airport shuttle round out a useful short-stay package.

The trade-off is uneven room condition: some guests describe worn furniture and patched-up repairs, despite generally positive cleanliness feedback. Airport-shuttle waits also recur in Tripadvisor reviews, so leave yourself flexibility. Parking and cruise-port transfers cost extra; the free shuttle is for the airport, not the ship. We'd choose it for convenience, but skip it for a polished resort stay or a beach-focused break.

  • Best for: pre- and post-cruise overnight stays; convention-center visitors; travelers wanting walkable dining and supplies

  • Watch out for: some worn rooms and furniture; airport-shuttle waits; paid parking and cruise-port transfers

  • Location: Handy 17th Street setting near the port and convention center, with shops and restaurants on foot.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable, with microwaves and mini-fridges; condition varies and some furnishings look tired.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest feedback, although individual housekeeping complaints exist.

  • Service: Staff earn frequent praise for helpfulness; shuttle coordination is less consistent.

  • Amenities: Included breakfast and Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, gym, guest laundry and a free airport shuttle with limited hours.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and cruise transfers are extra; Booking.com also lists a refundable damage deposit.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Oct 17 to Oct 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$240 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 17 to Oct 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$217 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 17 to Oct 24, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$201 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 18 to Oct 21, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$172 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$164 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 19 to Oct 25, 2026 · 6 nights · 3 adults$229 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 19 to Oct 27, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult$220 a night · refundable · Standard roomnot seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 20 to Oct 24, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$229 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$244 a night · refundable · Standard roomnot seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 24, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$277 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 25, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$262 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
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Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$293 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
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Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$346 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$174 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$186 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$349 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
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Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$273 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$380 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 2 adults$323 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
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Dec 1 to Dec 12, 2026 · 11 nights · 7 adults, 2 rooms$837 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$398 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 9 to Dec 14, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$463 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
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Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$509 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 15, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults$444 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$494 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$430 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 15, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$414 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Dec 14 to Dec 18, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$237 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 14 to Dec 18, 2026 · 4 nights · 4 adults$256 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Dec 16 to Dec 21, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$377 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Dec 23, 2026 · 6 nights · 4 adults$399 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Jan 2, 2027 · 16 nights · 4 adults$388 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 19 to Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$308 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 24 to Jan 2, 2027 · 9 nights · 4 adults$397 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Dec 25 to Jan 3, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult$381 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Jan 2 to Jan 11, 2027 · 9 nights · 4 adults$441 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$492 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Jan 9 to Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$383 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Jan 10 to Jan 23, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult$422 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book

About Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise

  • 3-star hotel
  • US Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Area - FL Airport / Cruise Port FLL, Fort Lauderdale
  • Amenities: ATM, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Television in lobby, Express check-out, Outdoor furniture, Non-smoking rooms, TV
  • City page: Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

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