Located in Broward County, on the southwest coast of Florida between Miami and Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale calls itself the "Venice of America." The city is a popular vacation destination and for many years was a student destination for spring break mischief; today, Fort Lauderdale "attracts a more affluent, better behaved crowds," providing "300 miles of navigable waterways and innumerable canals," according to Frommers.
Designed just for business travelers, Crossland Economy Studios are conveniently close to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, corporate giants such as AT&T and Bellsouth and local attractions, including Dolphin Stadium, Sawgrass Mills Mall and Pompano Racetrack. Dining and shopping options nearby are abundant. The hotel offers studio suites, smoking or non-smoking, from $65 per night, with weekly and monthly rates available. Crossland studios have work areas with computer data port and full-equipped kitchenettes. Other amenities are on-site laundry and ironing facilities under request. Local phone calls are free, but the hotel assesses a $5 fee per stay for wireless Internet access. Stays of at least seven nights include weekly housekeeping services. You may keep one pet in your room after paying the non-refundable $25 fee. Pet restrictions apply.
Crossland Economy Studios
3031 W. Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-484-5115
crosslandstudios.com
Lauderdale By The Sea Resort boasts of being one of Fort Lauderdale's leading economy hotels and "the perfect place to stay during a family vacation" in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy many city attractions and numerous shopping and dining options nearby. The non-smoking guestrooms featuring cable TV, phone, work area with wireless Internet access, ironing facilities and coffee makers. The resort has a private beach and a heated outdoor pool. Beach Cafe, the hotel restaurant, serves all-American menu and the Tiki Bar provides drinks by the pool. Lauderdale By The Sea features a conference and business center with copy and fax facilities and free Internet access. Nightly rates start at $42 for a standard room.
Lauderdale by the Sea Resort
4116 N. Ocean Drive / A1A
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-776-1212
lauderdalebythesearesort.com
Built with long-stay business travelers in mind, Extended Stay Deluxe is in the Cypress Creek Business Distric. Along with plenty of shops and restaurants, local attractions are nearby, including Isle of Capri Casino, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Lockhart Stadium and Palm Aire Country Club. Nightly rates for studio suites start at $55 for a queen or double bed suite and include continental breakfast, as of 2010. Select from smoking and non-smoking rooms and call local areas free of charge. Rooms include chargeable wireless Internet access, fully equipped-kitchen, ironing facilities and workspace with computer data port. Other hotel features are swimming pool, laundry facilities on each floor and on-site fitness facilities. Meeting room and a document printing station are also available. Special discounts are available for weekly customers.
Extended Stay Deluxe - Ft. Lauderdale
1401 W. McNab Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-783-1050
extendedstaydeluxe.com
