The Courtyard Marriott (marriott.com) on 400 Gulf Stream Way is located only minutes away from the airport in Fort Lauderdale. This hotel offers many of the standard amenities, in addition to its free shuttle service. Hotel guests can enjoy free wireless Internet both inside and outside of the rooms. The hotel is six stories tall and includes 171 rooms and three suites. Businesses can take advantage of the hotel for its five different meeting rooms. The hotel also features a full bistro, bar and coffee shop. Rates range from $154 to $279 per night, as of February 2012.
The Ramada Inn (ramada.com), located at 2275 SR 84 Marina Mile Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, features a pool-side bar that guests can take advantage of before being whisked off to their desired location via the inn's free shuttle service. The Ramada also offer banquet services, Wi-Fi Internet service, free breakfast and other desirable accommodations. Shuttle service to the Hard Rock Casino is also available for hotel patrons on the weekends. Rooms range from about $75 upward, as of 2012, depending upon when you stay.
Rodeway Inn and Suites (rodewayinn.com) on 2440 West State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale offers free shuttle service to a variety of different locations. It also offers some shuttle services for a fee. The free shuttle services offered include trips to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, to and from the Port Everglades Cruise Port, and to and from the Broward Convention Center. Trips into Miami generally require a fee. Rodeway offers various amenities such as free breakfast and Wi-Fi, but also has its own restaurant and bar/lounge area. Room rates for 2012 start as low as $59.
The Sheraton (starwoodhotels.com) on 1825 Griffin Road offers a more upscale hotel experience, along with its free shuttle service. The Sheraton offers outdoor tennis courts and easy access to the nearby beach. Those who want to stay near the hotel can take advantage of the outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Patrons do, however, have to pay a fee for the Internet services offered by the hotel, unless they access it in the lobby, where it is complimentary. The hotel contains a full-service American grille and a lounge in the lobby area as well. As of 2012, room rates begin at $159.
