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Embassy Suites makes the evening easy. You get a suite, a free reception, a made-to-order breakfast and Hilton's Park, Stay & Go offer, half a mile from the terminal.
It ranks twelfth because the ride to the ship is on you and the parking offer has no price. Half a mile is a short taxi, not a hardship.
Expect a destination charge on the bill too — Hilton doesn't show the amount, so ask for it in writing.
Book it if
- Families who want a separate living room
- Anyone who likes a drink and a snack included
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want the ride to the ship arranged.
- You want the parking price in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Embassy Suites 17th Street publishes.
Every room is a suite with a wet bar, some with a city-view balcony. There's a free evening reception, TASTE Restaurant & Bar and an outdoor pool. Hilton puts the convention center half a mile away and Las Olas 1.5 miles.
Hilton doesn't list a port shuttle. Cruise blogs put a third-party shuttle at $12 or $13 a person each way; the hotel's pages don't confirm it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free made-to-order breakfast.
Hilton lists the Port Everglades cruise terminal 0.5 miles away. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton only promises a shuttle to select airports and cruise ports.
Night-Before Score: 60 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Shared shuttle to and from FLL, 6 AM to 10 PM, $12 a person.
Hotel shuttle
Hilton doesn't list a port shuttle. Cruise blogs put a third-party shuttle at $12 or $13 a person each way; the hotel's pages don't confirm it.
Hilton lists the Port Everglades cruise terminal 0.5 miles away.
Hilton lists no shuttle. MIA is 30 miles away.
Hilton doesn't list a port shuttle. Cruise blogs put a third-party shuttle at $12 or $13 a person each way; the hotel's pages don't confirm it.
Hilton lists the Port Everglades cruise terminal 0.5 miles away.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
It’s 27 miles by the port’s count, and the port says to allow two to three hours from landing to the terminal. It puts a taxi at $80 to $159; private vans start at $95.
Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton only promises a shuttle to select airports and cruise ports.
Parking for your stay: $36 a day, or $13 plus tax for up to 8 hours; valet $41.
Hilton doesn't list a port shuttle. Cruise blogs put a third-party shuttle at $12 or $13 a person each way; the hotel's pages don't confirm it.
Hilton lists the Port Everglades cruise terminal 0.5 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Shuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Park, Stay & Go: ask priceHilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton only promises a shuttle to select airports and cruise ports.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own garages
Up to $20/dayPort Everglades charges up to $20 a day in its garages and lots, and $25 for oversized vehicles. You pay on site, and there are no reservations. The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm Garage serves 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: porteverglades.netThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteEvery room is a suite with a wet bar, some with a city-view balcony. There's a free evening reception, TASTE Restaurant & Bar and an outdoor pool. Hilton puts the convention center half a mile away and Las Olas 1.5 miles.
Breakfast
FreeFree made-to-order breakfast.
Address
SE 17th Street1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Embassy Suites 17th Street publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
A mandatory destination charge applies; Hilton doesn’t show the amount. It includes premium Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi
Standard $9.95; premium in the destination charge
Parking for your stay
$36 a day, or $13 plus tax for up to 8 hours; valet $41
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free made-to-order breakfast
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Dogs or cats, two maximum: $75 for 1 to 4 nights, $125 for 5 or more.
Food and drink on site
- TASTE Restaurant & BarRestaurant and bar
- Evening receptionFree for guests
Rooms
All suites with a wet bar and a living area: two queens, a king or a double XL. Some have a private balcony with city views.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms with tubs.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Convention Center0.5 mi
- Port Everglades0.5 mi
- Las Olas Boulevard1.5 mi
- Beaches2 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- EV charging about a mile away, not on site
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A mandatory destination charge applies; Hilton doesn't show the amount. It includes premium Wi-Fi. Standard Wi-Fi is $9.95.
- Self-parking is $36 a day, or $13 plus tax for up to 8 hours; valet is $41.
- The FLL shuttle is $12 a person, shared, from 6 AM to 10 PM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The Park, Stay & Go price
- The destination charge
- A port shuttle
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Embassy Suites 17th Street FAQ
Does Embassy Suites 17th Street have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton doesn't list a port shuttle. Cruise blogs put a third-party shuttle at $12 or $13 a person each way; the hotel's pages don't confirm it.
Does Embassy Suites 17th Street have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Shared shuttle to and from FLL, 6 AM to 10 PM, $12 a person. From Miami International: Hilton lists no shuttle. MIA is 30 miles away.
Can I park at Embassy Suites 17th Street while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton only promises a shuttle to select airports and cruise ports.
How far is Embassy Suites 17th Street from Port Everglades?
Hilton lists the Port Everglades cruise terminal 0.5 miles away. It sits in our Port & 17th Street band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. the port lists Van on Demand booths at the terminals ($11 a person to FLL, $25 to MIA, parties of three or more), and taxis run on the meter.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free made-to-order breakfast. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging about a mile away, not on site.
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