Good idea starting this poll - I love the party at a hotel with a DJ idea! We must be on the same wavelength Loyal Caribbean, I took it upon myself to go to hotelplanner.com which is a site where you can get group hotel rates and I explained we'll be a large group, and that we'll probably need between 75 to 125 rooms, and, that we don't have an exact date yet for the sailing but that we'll be coming for the Inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean Genesis and this is the response so far:
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Marriott North is offering $159 per night plus taxes[tr][td] Location: [/td][td]Fort Lauderdale, FL [
Suburban] [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:PopupLHotelMap('18874', '4400699')]Map[/url] [/td][/tr][tr][td]Rate:[/td] [td]
$159.00 [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:OpenConvert('159.00','USD');]USD[/url] per night + taxes [/td][/tr][tr][td]Policies:[/td] [td]Group must book rooms no later than 30 days before check-in. Group is responsible to use at least 90% of group room block. Group members may cancel reservations no later than 6PM on day of arrival. 25% is required as a deposit.
These policies are specific to your group request as determined by the hotel. [/td][/tr][tr][td]Comments:[/td] [td]Property is a favorite of many of the cruise lines including Royal Caribbean. Beautifully remodeled guest rooms and function space. Brand new restaurant on property and easy walk to many alternative dining options. We can currently offer 50-100 rooms per night depending on the Saturday needed. Banquet Space is ideal for groups of up to 350.
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Ramada Inn at the Cruiseport is offering $145 per night plus taxes[tr][td]Rate Type:[/td] [td]Direct bid from the Ramada Inn Ft. Lauderdale. Subject to availability.[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Location: [/td][td]Ft. Lauderdale, FL [
Highway] [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:PopupLHotelMap('19004', '4400595')]Map[/url]
(~2.87 miles from Fort Lauderdale center) [/td][/tr][tr][td]Rate:[/td] [td]
$145.00 [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:OpenConvert('145.00','USD');]USD[/url] per night + taxes [/td][/tr][tr][td]Policies:[/td] [td]Group must book rooms no later than 30 days before check-in. The group is not responsible to pay for unused rooms in the block. Group members may cancel reservations no later than 3 days before day of arrival. No deposit required.
These policies are specific to your group request as determined by the hotel. [/td][/tr][tr][td]Comments:[/td] [td]We are a full Service Hotel with all rates inclusive of a Hot/cold Breakfast Buffet and Shuttle transfer from Airport/Hotel and back to Airport, or to the cruieport in Fort Lauderdale, rates are for 2 adults in room any additional adults (16 Yrs old and up)will be paying an extra $10.00 each, parking is free while staying at the Hotel, $10.00 while away on cruise per day.Meeting rooms are available/Catering in House upon request. If interested please ask us about our Port of Miami Specials. Rates quoted above are per day. We are not on Beach, but we are only 3 miles away. We can accomodate up to 120 rooms but with advance notice, both dates are $145.00 Single Double $135.00 Triple and $145.00 for a quad.
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Hyatt at Miami Airport West is offering $169.00 plus taxes per night| Location: | Miami, FL [Airport] [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:PopupLHotelMap('25960', '4400730')]Map[/url] (~24.30 miles from Fort Lauderdale center) |
| Rate: | $169.00 [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:OpenConvert('169.00','USD');]USD[/url] per night + taxes
[url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:PopupGroupFriendly('4400730', 'Other', '1')] This is a Group Friendly Hotel[/url] |
| Policies: | Group may book under the block anytime before check-in. The group is not responsible to pay for unused rooms in the block. Group members may cancel reservations no later than 6PM on day of arrival. No deposit required. These policies are specific to your group request as determined by the hotel. |
| Comments: | Each room bed type can be arranged individually later. One complimentary room or free banquet or meeting space when more than 10 rooms are booked per night. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale is offering $189 per night plus taxes
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| Location: | Ft. Lauderdale, FL [Downtown-City Center] [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:PopupLHotelMap('8688', '4400721')]Map[/url] (~1.82 miles from Fort Lauderdale center) |
| Rate: | $189.00 [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:OpenConvert('189.00','USD');]USD[/url] per night + taxes |
| Policies: | Group must book rooms no later than 21 days before check-in. Group is responsible to use at least 80% of group room block. Group members may cancel reservations no later than 1 week before day of arrival. $1500.00 USD is required as a deposit. These policies are specific to your group request as determined by the hotel. |
| Comments: | Each room bed type can be arranged individually later. One complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked. Hotel will be newly renovated and is located across the street from Port Everglades.
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Comfort Inn Oceanside is offering $139.95 plus taxes per night
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| Location: | Deerfield Beach, FL [Beach] [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:PopupLHotelMap('11675', '4401079')]Map[/url] (~13.19 miles from Fort Lauderdale center) |
| Rate: | $139.95 [url=http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/javascript:OpenConvert('139.95','USD');]USD[/url] per night + taxes |
| Policies: | Group must book rooms no later than 30 days before check-in. The group is not responsible to pay for unused rooms in the block. Group members may cancel reservations no later than 2 weeks before day of arrival. No deposit required. These policies are specific to your group request as determined by the hotel. |
| Comments: | 25 rooms Run of the house rate -Yes, you can bring in your own food. Yes we have a hotel shuttle. Yes we are by the beach -Take a look>>The Comfort Inn Oceanside in Deerfield Beach, 1/2 bl.from beach&fishing pier. Rates incl.free continental brkfast. Our reg.room rates are 129.95- 159.95 Run of the house rate $139.95 All rooms new bedding,& carpeting. Oceanview rooms have new furniture. We have a 943 sq ft banquet room. Sorry no Suites. We have a Subway Rest. & TCBY yogurt parlor in hotel. There are over 15 restaurants within walking distance. Rooms include,mini fridge,microwave,free high speed internet, heated pool w/dual waterslide tower. We have banquet space for 60 people available. Free meeting space when more than 10 rooms are booked per night.
REMEMBER THESE ARE ONLY ESTIMATES, UNTIL WE HAVE AN ACTUAL DATE, WE CAN'T HAVE ACCURATE PRICING.
As more hotel quotes come through, I will post them. |
Subject: Genesis Cruisers - Please Vote 
Wed May 14, 2008 2:01 pm
We're all excited about this cruise and the suspense is killing us all. 
