Hotel class: 4-star upscale airport and cruise-port hotel Address: 455 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States Nearest airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport — FLL Airport distance: Approximately 2 miles / 3.2 km Airport shuttle: Complimentary, 5:00 AM–11:00 PM Nearest cruise port: Port Everglades Cruise port distance: Approximately 1.4 miles / 2.3 km to Cruise Terminal 2 Cruise port transportation: Available through separately arranged services; charges may apply Parking: Paid self-parking — $20 plus tax per day Number of rooms: 149 guestrooms and suites Number of floors: 11 Property type: Upscale airport and cruise-port hotel with dining, pool and conference facilities Check-in: From 3:00 PM Check-out: By 11:00 AM Minimum check-in age: 18 years Smoking policy: Non-smoking property

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is a 4-star upscale hotel located between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The property combines convenient airport access with spacious guestrooms, complimentary airport transportation, on-site dining, an outdoor swimming pool and meeting facilities.

The hotel is situated approximately 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 1.4 miles from Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2, making it particularly practical for travelers staying before or after a cruise.

According to the official IHG website, the property has 149 guestrooms across 11 floors, including Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms and One-Bedroom Suites.

The hotel has undergone renovation work and provides modern room features such as complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerators, work desks, flat-screen televisions and private bathrooms.

Its complimentary airport shuttle operates during published daytime and evening hours, while cruise-terminal transportation is a separate arrangement and should not automatically be assumed to be free.

The combination of airport access, proximity to Port Everglades and full-service hotel facilities makes the property especially suitable for pre-cruise stays, post-cruise accommodation, business trips and overnight airport connections.

Guest Experience

Overall Average Guest Rating: Approximately 8.5/10 (4.3/5)

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise receives generally positive guest feedback, particularly for its location, comfortable beds, room size, cleanliness and proximity to both the airport and cruise port.

Guests frequently appreciate the convenience of staying close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport while also having easy access to Port Everglades.

The spacious guestrooms, outdoor pool and on-site restaurant are among the property's strongest features.

Recent reviews also mention renovated accommodation, smooth check-in experiences and comfortable overnight stays.

However, some travelers report inconsistent shuttle service, occasional maintenance issues and variations in staff responsiveness.

The property is therefore best suited to travelers who prioritize transportation convenience, comfortable accommodation and useful hotel facilities, while accounting for additional expenses such as parking and breakfast.

What Guests Like

The hotel's position between the airport and cruise terminals is particularly valuable for travelers combining flights and cruises.

Main Guest Complaints

The main booking considerations are the hotel's paid parking, breakfast arrangements and the difference between complimentary airport transportation and potentially paid cruise-port transfers.

Rooms & Suites

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise offers 149 guestrooms and suites across 11 floors.

The hotel's official accommodation information groups rooms into three principal categories: Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms and One-Bedroom Suites.

The available inventory includes Standard King Rooms, Standard Two-Queen Rooms, Premium King Rooms, One-Bedroom King Suites and accessible configurations.

Official Crowne Plaza Rooms & Suites

Standard King Room

Bed configuration: 1 King bed

Room size: Within the hotel's published standard-room range of approximately 372–618 sq ft; exact King-room size not established

The Standard King Room provides conventional upscale accommodation for one or two travelers.

The Standard King Room is particularly suitable for solo travelers, couples and business guests requiring a comfortable overnight stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Its work facilities and refrigerator also make it practical for guests staying several nights.

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

Bed configuration: 2 Queen beds

Room size: Within the published standard-room range of approximately 372–618 sq ft; exact Two-Queen-room size not established

The Standard Two-Queen Room provides additional sleeping capacity for families, friends and small groups.

The two-bed layout makes this category one of the most practical choices for cruise passengers traveling together or families requiring separate beds.

Premium King Room

Bed configuration: 1 King bed

Approximate room size: 450 sq ft

The Premium King Room provides an upgraded accommodation layout with additional space.

The larger layout is useful for travelers who want additional room to relax or work.

The Premium King is particularly suitable for business travelers and couples staying longer than one night.

One-Bedroom King Suite

Bed configuration: 1 King bed

Approximate room size: 907 sq ft

The One-Bedroom King Suite is the hotel's largest principal accommodation category identified in the supplied research.

It offers significantly more space than a conventional guestroom.

The suite is particularly suitable for travelers who want additional comfort, privacy and living space.

Its separate bedroom and larger layout can be useful for longer stays and premium accommodation needs.

Accessible Standard Rooms

Crowne Plaza also provides accessible guestrooms.

According to IHG, the property has 11 accessible rooms.

The exact bed arrangement, bathroom configuration and accessible features depend on the room selected.

Guests requiring particular accessibility equipment should reserve the appropriate category.

November 2026

The following comparison uses researched single-night accommodation prices for November 10–11, 2026.

Occupancy: 1 adult, 1 room.

All prices are shown in USD.

The supplied research includes prices from IHG's official booking system, Booking.com and Trip.com.

The hotel-level research also identifies several direct-booking packages, including promotional rates, flexible reservations and breakfast-inclusive offers.

Room-by-Room Price Comparison

The supplied research associates the starting offers with Standard King accommodation.

However, the separate booking sources may apply different cancellation, payment or promotional conditions.

The prices should therefore not be assumed to represent identical booking packages.

The research did not establish verified room-specific November quotations for the other categories.

Booking-Site Price Comparison

The lowest researched hotel-level offer was approximately $128 through IHG's official booking system.

However, that price was attached to an exclusive promotional rate, while the standard flexible room rate was approximately $134.

The researched Booking.com offer was $129.60 before taxes and charges.

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Official IHG Rate Plans

The official IHG booking system displayed several rate options for the researched stay.

The $128 promotional rate was the lowest researched direct-booking option.

The $134 flexible rate provides a useful benchmark for ordinary Standard Room accommodation.

Breakfast-inclusive offers were more expensive, but they included an additional service rather than simply representing a higher room price.

Guests should compare the rate conditions and included services before choosing the lowest advertised price.

Lowest Researched November Rates

These figures are research benchmarks for the selected November stay, not guaranteed rates for every date throughout the month.

The exact price depends on the room category, occupancy, booking channel and cancellation terms.

Taxes & Final Cost

The November booking research identified additional taxes and charges applied to the quoted nightly rates.

The Booking.com offer of $129.60 included approximately $16.85 in taxes and charges, producing a total of $146.45.

The Trip.com offer of $140 included approximately $18.20 in taxes and charges, producing a total of $158.20.

The displayed charges represent approximately 13% of the quoted room rates.

This percentage reflects the supplied booking quotations rather than an independently verified universal tax rate for every reservation.

The final checkout total should always be reviewed, particularly when parking, breakfast or transportation services are added.

Illustrative Total with Parking

The hotel charges $20 plus tax per day for on-site self-parking.

For the researched Booking.com room price, the combined illustrative cost is:

The actual final amount will be higher if additional taxes apply to parking.

Breakfast, cruise-terminal transportation and other optional services are not included.

Refundable Damage Deposit

The supplied research does not establish a standard fixed refundable damage deposit for every reservation.

A payment card may be required for the room charge and incidental expenses.

Guests should review the final reservation conditions to determine whether an incidental authorization or separate deposit is required.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and refund conditions depend on the selected reservation rate.

For the researched November stay, refundable options were available through IHG and major third-party booking platforms.

The Booking.com benchmark was described as including free cancellation and no prepayment, while IHG also offered flexible direct-booking rates.

The supplied research does not establish the exact cancellation cutoff date for every booking option.

The deadline displayed during checkout should take priority.

Prepayment & Pay-at-Hotel

Payment conditions vary according to the selected booking rate.

Travelers should distinguish between reservations that allow cancellation without penalty and bookings that require advance payment.

Those conditions do not always apply together.

Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees

No separate mandatory advance-booking surcharge is publicly advertised.

No dedicated walk-in or spot-booking fee is listed.

Same-day accommodation may be available depending on room inventory, but the nightly price may differ from advance online reservations.

Advance reservations are recommended for travelers arriving before a cruise departure or during busy airport travel periods.

Early Departure

The research does not identify one fixed early-departure charge applicable to every reservation.

Travelers with uncertain itineraries should review their booking conditions before selecting a prepaid or non-refundable offer.

Early Check-In & Late Checkout

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise offers early check-in and late checkout subject to availability.

IHG lists late checkout as an available hotel service, but the exact eligibility and any applicable charges depend on the reservation.

Official IHG Hotel Amenities

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast is available at Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise, but it is not automatically complimentary with standard room reservations.

The hotel's restaurant, Kiki's, serves breakfast together with other meals throughout the day.

IHG also offers breakfast-inclusive room packages.

The researched November official-rate comparison showed breakfast packages approximately $26–$40 more than the $134 standard flexible rate, depending on the offer.

Travelers should check whether the additional package price is worthwhile compared with purchasing breakfast separately.

Official IHG Dining Information

Main Hotel Facilities

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise provides a broad range of amenities suitable for airport passengers, cruise travelers and business guests.

The combination of airport transportation, dining, pool facilities and business amenities makes the property more convenient than a basic roadside motel.

Paid Facilities & Extras

Several hotel services involve additional charges.

The most important additional expenses are parking, breakfast and cruise-terminal transportation.

The complimentary airport shuttle should not be confused with cruise-port transportation, which may involve a separate fee.

Room Facilities

The hotel's permanent guestroom features include:

Connecting guestrooms, pillow selections and rollaway beds may be available upon request.

Rollaway beds can involve an additional charge.

Official IHG Rooms & Facilities

Airport Shuttle & Transportation

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport — FLL

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is approximately two miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

This service is particularly useful for travelers arriving without a car or staying overnight before a flight.

Passengers arriving after the published shuttle hours will need alternative transportation.

The exact airport pickup location and arrangements should be checked against the hotel's current transportation instructions.

Official IHG Transportation Information

Cruise Port Transportation

Port Everglades

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is particularly convenient for passengers departing from Port Everglades.

Cruise Terminal 2 is approximately 1.4 miles away, although the distance to a particular cruise terminal can vary.

The short drive makes the hotel a practical option for guests staying one night before boarding a cruise.

Third-party travel listings identify a cruise-terminal shuttle service. However, its price and availability should be confirmed separately.

The hotel's free airport shuttle does not automatically include free cruise-port transportation.

Hotels.com – Crowne Plaza Airport/Cruiseport

Parking

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise provides a covered parking garage.

The garage offers covered parking and controlled access.

The daily parking charge is an important expense for travelers driving to the hotel.

Extended parking is also mentioned by major travel platforms, but availability and any arrangements for leaving a vehicle during a cruise should be confirmed before booking.

Official IHG Parking Information

Restaurant & Dining

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise operates an on-site restaurant and bar.

Kiki's Restaurant

Kiki's is the hotel's principal full-service restaurant, located on the fifth floor.

It offers contemporary Latin-inspired cuisine with American influences.

The restaurant provides a convenient meal option for guests who prefer not to leave the hotel between flights or before a cruise departure.

Its operating hours may vary by date.

Kiki's Restaurant and Bar

A full-service bar operates alongside the restaurant, providing a casual environment for refreshments and evening visits.

Room Service

Crowne Plaza offers in-room dining during published service hours.

Room service is particularly useful for guests who want to eat privately or have limited time before their next journey.

Official Crowne Plaza Dining Information

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

The hotel provides professional laundry and dry-cleaning services.

These services are particularly useful for business travelers, guests staying several nights and cruise passengers.

The hotel does not prominently advertise a self-service guest laundry room.

Swimming Pool

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise has an outdoor swimming pool on an elevated deck.

The pool provides a relaxing option for travelers staying overnight before or after a flight or cruise.

Its elevated deck also creates a more comfortable leisure setting than a basic airport hotel.

Official IHG Pool Information

Fitness Center

The hotel provides a fitness center for registered guests.

The long operating hours are particularly useful for travelers with early flights or late arrivals.

Official Fitness Facilities

Business & Event Facilities

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise provides approximately 3,250 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space.

The facilities are located mainly on the hotel's fifth floor and include indoor meeting spaces together with an outdoor deck and patio.

The hotel is suitable for small corporate meetings, training sessions, private events and organized groups.

Its location near both FLL and Port Everglades is particularly useful for organizations accommodating travelers arriving from different destinations.

Official Crowne Plaza Meetings & Events

Accessibility

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise offers 11 accessible guestrooms, according to its published property information.

The hotel also provides accessible public facilities, parking and meeting spaces.

The property also identifies three accessible meeting and event rooms.

Guests requiring specific mobility features should confirm that their selected guestroom provides the appropriate bathroom and accessibility arrangements.

Official IHG Accessibility Information

Safety & Security

The hotel provides several security-related features designed for guest safety and property access.

IHG identifies the covered parking garage as secured and well lit.

The property's accessibility features also include emergency-related equipment in designated areas.

Check-In & Check-Out

Travelers arriving outside normal check-in hours should follow the arrival instructions associated with their confirmed booking.

Smoking Policy

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is a non-smoking property.

Guests should follow the property's smoke-free accommodation policy.

Children & Extra Beds

The hotel offers several features suitable for families.

The Standard Two-Queen Room is particularly practical for families requiring separate beds.

Connecting rooms may be requested, subject to availability.

Rollaway beds are offered for an additional charge.

Crib availability and other child-specific arrangements should be confirmed for the selected reservation.

Pets

Regular pets are not permitted at Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise.

Travelers with service animals should follow the property's accessibility arrangements.

Official IHG Pet Policy

Group Bookings

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise can accommodate several types of organized groups.

The property's 149 guestrooms, meeting facilities and location between FLL and Port Everglades make it practical for groups combining airport and cruise travel.

Group room blocks, transportation requirements and event pricing should be quoted separately from ordinary individual room reservations.

Nearby Restaurants & Shopping

The hotel has an on-site restaurant, while additional dining and shopping options are available in the surrounding area.

Harbor Shops provides convenient access to additional shopping and dining options.

The hotel's central location between the airport and cruise port makes nearby dining particularly useful for travelers staying before departure.

Nearby Tourist Attractions

The hotel's location provides convenient access to several Fort Lauderdale attractions, particularly Port Everglades, the convention center and the downtown district.

Cruise passengers can also explore local shopping and dining options before boarding their ship.

What Is Really Good?

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise's strongest advantage is its location between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.

The combination of airport transportation and proximity to Port Everglades is particularly valuable for one-night pre-cruise and post-cruise stays.

What Could Be Better?

The main financial considerations are paid parking, breakfast and cruise-terminal transportation.

Travelers should also account for the airport shuttle's operating hours when planning late-night arrivals.

Recommendation

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is a strong full-service hotel option near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), particularly for travelers who want convenient access to both the airport and Port Everglades.

For solo travelers and couples, the Standard King Room is a practical accommodation choice.

The Standard Two-Queen Room is better suited to families and groups who require separate beds.

Guests wanting more space can consider the Premium King Room, while the One-Bedroom King Suite offers approximately 907 sq ft of accommodation.

The complimentary airport shuttle, outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, fitness center and convenient cruise-port location are the property's main advantages.

For November 2026, the supplied research identified an approximately $128 promotional rate through IHG, a $134 standard flexible rate, and a $129.60 Booking.com rate before taxes and charges for the researched November 10–11 stay.

The Booking.com rate produced an approximate total of $146.45 after its displayed taxes and charges, excluding separately charged services.

Guests traveling by car should account for $20 plus tax per day for parking, while cruise passengers should confirm whether their cruise-terminal transfer involves an additional charge.

Overall, Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise is a practical upscale airport and cruise-port hotel, particularly suitable for travelers spending a night in Fort Lauderdale before or after a cruise, airport passengers and business visitors who value convenient transportation and comfortable accommodation.

Official & Booking References

Official Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Website

Official IHG Rooms & Suites

Official IHG Hotel Amenities

Official IHG Dining Information

Official IHG Airport Transportation & Directions

Official IHG Accessibility Information

Booking.com – Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise

Tripadvisor – Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise

Hotels.com – Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport