Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
1617 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Settle into coastal luxury at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel located in the heart of 17th Street’s Vibrant Yachting district. Our close proximity to Fort Lauderdale International Airport gives you more time to soak up the sun or relax and unwind in one of our resort style poolside cabanas without the resort fee. Explore our city by hopping on Fort Lauderdale’s complimentary Sun Trolley located just steps from the Hotel. Ride to enjoy our beautiful beaches, the upscale Galleria Mall or to dine and shop on trendy Las Olas Boulevard. A unique way to experience our city known as the “Venice of America” is by taking a quick walk and jumping on the Water Taxi where you can cruise the Intracoastal Waterway. Be sure to enjoy a cup of locally roasted La Colombe coffee before you head out. Come back and sip a specialty cocktail or try a local craft beer in R Lounge or savor a locally inspired specialty in Bistro 17. At Renaissance we believe you should experience your journey like a local!
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Wifi
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bowling offsite
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Paid private parking on-site
Paid wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Snack bar
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
ATM on site
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Harbour View
Green
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
1617 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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1,921 reviews
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The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel offers a mixed bag to guests, according to reviews. While its location near the cruise port and airport receives high marks for convenience, opinions on the hotel's amenities and rooms vary, with some visitors praising the modern touches and others pointing out dated aspects and cleanliness issues.
The hotel's atmosphere is generally appreciated for its lively and welcoming vibe. Nonetheless, concerns about value and inconsistent service suggest that experiences can differ widely, with some guests feeling the hotel does not justify the expense.
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We were not guests at the hotel, but we were invited to meet friends who had spent the night therefor brunch on Sunday morning. While transient hotels are not known for excellent food, our experience was disappointing. It was clear that since most of the guests had coupons for the buffet, the number of servers was limited so that service was slow and almost nonexistent. After we were seated, we had to find a manager in order to arrange for coffee service, juice and after several requests, water. There was no sweetener on the table for the coffee service when it eventually arrived. We also had to find a manager in order to request menus, because two of us chose to order à la carte rather than spend $22 for the breakfast buffet. The egg white omelette was supposed to contain feta cheese, and there was only enough for one bite. The abundant hash brown potatoes were overcooked and served cold. Our friends who had the coupons for the buffet were satisfied with the offerings, but it certainly was not worth $22. The servers were friendly, but they were clearly overworked being assigned too many tables at one time.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Feb 25, 2020
Thank you for the feedback, Worldtravelpartulr. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy our brunch. We will make sure to address all of your comments and concerns with the appropriate members of our team moving forward. Thank you.
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We stayed here 2 nights prior to our cruise and it was great. We had a large corner room overlooking the cruise port and had the concierge lounge on our floor for complimentary breakfast, appetizers and desserts for our Bonvoy Elite Status. There is a large bar in the lobby and a restaurant downstairs. This hotel is close to restaurants and there is a shuttle to the port for a small fee. You can make reservations for the shuttle time you prefer. The only downside to our stay was that the lighting in the guest rooms was very poor. We wish Marriott would take notice.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Large corner rooms are lighter with better views
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Feb 5, 2020
Thank you for the feedback, 2butterfly. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you had such a wonderful stay with us and especially enjoyed our spacious accommodations with free complimentary breakfast. We look forward your permanent pre-cruise hotel choice moving forward. Thank you.
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We stayed here prior to our Celebrity New Year's Cruise and it was great for our needs. The hotel is close to the cruise port and provides transportation to the port for a small per person fee. Well worth the cost. Staff was helpful and elite lounge was very helpful for tired travelers. The hotel is very close to restaurants and more importantly, a Walgreens for those things you may have left at home or did not want to travel by air with, but wanted to take on the cruise.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Jan 5, 2020
Dear Guest, It was a pleasure to have you stay with us in preparation for your recent New Year's cruise! We're even happier that you had a pleasant stay and that you found our services to be particularly convenient for your needs! Our team is dedicated to providing you with kind, efficient service, so it's rewarding to receive your compliments in this regard as well. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along! We look forward to sharing more positive experiences with you in the future. Have a good day!
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Slightly tired Hotel but top location. Room musty but very clean. Bell boys excellent, took luggage to the room, booked our shuttle bus USD 7 each to cruise terminal and gave us a voucher for 4 free cocktails at the The Boat House restaurant which was outstanding (Best Fillet steak in YEARS). Would stay at this hotel again. Staff nice and friendly.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christopher Laufer, General Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Mar 30, 2023
Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed the dinner at the Boat Yard.
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I am here for work for just one night. I had to be up at 330. The coffee maker in my room did not work. When I went down to the fri t desk to ask where I could get coffee since the coffee maker did not work O was told “there is no coffee unless in your room.” I explained that the maker in my room was broken and the gentleman at the front t fest at 430 on Saturday the 7th said “I can’t get you coffee!”
Really 4am and no coffee!?!???
Really 4am and no coffee!?!???
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Mar 9, 2020
Good Day, I want to express my sincerest apologies for the way your request was handled. We strive to meet the expectations of all of our guest and we fell short. Please reach out to me at jterrero@renaissancefortlauderdale.com if you would like to discuss this further.
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If you’re looking for a really nice hotel with great proximity to the Port Everglades Cruise Port, this is a great option. Quite comfortable and upscale room, short ride from FLL, walking distance to a variety of nearby restaurants, and a VERY short ride to the Port (you can practically see the Port entrance from the hotel). They offer a transfer service to the Port, but UBER or Lyft are less.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Jan 25, 2020
We appreciate that you left your positive feedback with us, Sue! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with us as we strive to provide our guests with the most enjoyable of visits and your praise for our prime location lets us know we’re succeeding. That’s what we love to see! We hope to see you again for yet another unforgettable stay. Have a wonderful day!
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Seven night stay planned as a laid back vacation. In our late 60’s, We called prior to booking to be sure that the pool was heated (stated it’s heated on their website). Was assured “pool is heated”. Checked in and went to see the pool. Freezing cold. Absolutely no way a person would get into it to swim. Asked front desk why they advertise that the pool is heated when clearly it’s not and was told “we’ll turn it up now”. Next day, no heated pool. This time we were informed “heater broken We watched young children excited to get to in the pool, quickly get out very let down. The bed was so hard we had to purchase a gel foam topper so we could sleep. With the exception of one, the front desk were dismissive and rude. Seventh floor ice machine was broken and not repaired for the entire 7 days. One night we needed a new bag for our ice bucket and asked the house keeper working outside our room and was curtly told she didn’t have a bag. Had to go down to the front desk for one and was told “someone will bring it up”. Nope, never saw the ice bag. Had to use a walmart bag and walk up to the eighth floor for ice. The ONLY bright spot was Absolute...our housekeeper. She was great. This hotel is not for families, or anyone wanting to stay leisure. As with Covid issues, there was no coffee except from 6am to 9am. We had to walk down a block for coffee every morning if we slept in beyond 9am. Sadly, even though I researched hotels prior to our stay, this hotel was a great disappointment.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Melissa Hall, Sales at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Jan 25, 2021
Good day, I want to express my sincerest apologies for the multiple challenges you experienced during your stay. May I ask that you email directly at jterrero@renaissancefortlauderdale.com so that I may rectify this unpleasant experience. Thank you.
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We stayed using Marriott Points as the nightly rate was very high - as are ALL hotels close tot he Port Everglades Cruise Port. The Renaissance is a really nice hotel, much better than many of the others. Downside is that there is not a shuttle from the airport. Taxi was $20 but since we had a free room it was not a big deal. We had the breakfast buffet which was included with Marriott benefits. The shuttle to the port was $6 per person. The best thing about the hotel is that it’s across the street from a Walgreens which made it perfect for buying wine, sun screen, and other stuff for the cruise. Plus, the BOATYARD restaurant is next door.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Feb 17, 2020
Dear Guest, It's incredible to hear about your experience while staying with us here at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel! We're so glad that you took full advantage of our onsite breakfast service and convenient location. It's great that you enjoyed easy access to various other places in town! We hear your concerns, however, and will address these with our team so we may improve in the future. We would love for you to stay with us again! Have a nice day.
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Visited last week for some much needed rest and relaxation. That is exactly what I experienced upon arrival. The customer service was excellent from Cree and her entire staff! The property was clean and the pool was excellent. The location is great for travelers who do not rent a car ( beach access, shopping, dining, and airport). I have decided this property will be hideaway and great for solo travelers. I was impressed with the cleanness of the pool and availability of towels and cocktails from the bar/restaurant after 5pm. Every single request was made in a timely manner and most professional tone. Happy with Hospitality at this property!
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Melissa Hall, Sales at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded May 14, 2021
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear that Cree and the entire staff provided excellent service. We will be sure to share your comments and hope to see you back at the property soon!
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We have stayed several times at this hotel before a cruise. Did a pre check in the day before & when we arrived we’re told that it would be awhile before the room was ready, so we had lunch (there are many restaurants in the area). When we returned I checked again & Geraldine Seide said she had a room ready for us. Great service with a smile. Room was large with 2 queen beds which were really comfortable. Bathroom good with lots of towels. There is a Walgreen’s across the street & a Winn Dixie supermarket walkable distance to get treats for the room. Housekeeping had our room done early & efficiently. Love the pool area. Shuttle to cruise port is $6 per person. Will definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: Room facing water to see cruise ships coming in
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Response from RenaissanceHotelFL, Front Office Manager at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Responded Feb 5, 2020
Dear Guest, It's so great to hear that you've had multiple pleasant experiences with us! We're so happy that you chose to stay with us again and it's even more rewarding that you had another fantastic time. We'll pass along your kind words to Geraldine, who will be thrilled to learn that her helpful service left such a great impression on you! It's also excellent that you felt so comfortable in your room and appreciated its cleanliness. We are already looking forward to your next stay with us! Have a good day!
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I’m sorry I was there as a guest and found the place terrific but I do not know about the lounge.
Hokenson is right.
I don't know about the Broward Mall or what you might be looking to purchase . There is a shopping center a short walk from the Renaissance on the right and another further up on the left. Both walking distance.
Sorry, I don't know as we didn't see a menu. Call the hotel.
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PRICE RANGE
C$387 - C$635 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
renaissance fort lauderdale, fort lauderdale renaissance
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel
LOCATION
United StatesFloridaBroward CountyFort Lauderdale
NUMBER OF ROOMS
236
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Lagerhead Cycleboats (0.3 km), Funderdome (0.3 km), and Millennium Wellness & MedSpa (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Laspada's Hoagies, Fresh First, and Boatyard.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.