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You've decided on a cruise for your next family vacation: the ship is picked, the destination has been chosen and you're all ready to go. But there is one thing: the ship only sails from Fort Lauderdale and your family lives in Denver. If you're looking to stress less before you board the ship and set sail, you might consider booking a hotel room for the night before departure and a room for the day you return. Below are our picks for the top family-friendly hotels in popular U.S. cruise ports. Between cruise packages, free breakfasts and shuttles that take you from the airport to the hotel to the terminal, these hotels have everything you need before and after your cruise.
Located less than one mile from Port Canaveral, the Country Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral hotel offers families a free hot breakfast, two pools, a Jacuzzi, game room and fitness center. Start relaxing comfort inn motels in lasvagus the right way with one night in this Melbourne hotel before you even go on vacation. Rooms and suites are decorated with different themes for kids, and offer separate rooms with bunk beds. DVD players, cribs, kitchenettes and laundry services are also available. Plus, the shuttle will transport you and your family, plus all of your luggage, to the port.
Just a short cab ride from the airport comfort inn motels in lasvagus and walking distance to the Carnival Cruise terminal in Los Angeles , the Hotel Maya also offers families an outdoor pool, fitness center, laundry services and colorful, modern accommodations. Suites come with a living area, kitchenette and private balcony, too. The Hotel Maya is great for families looking for a one-night stay before heading out on a cruise. Grab dinner in nearby Long Beach City, or take the shuttle bus to one of the many Los Angeles attractions, like the California Science Center .
Relax on the beach, take an exciting (and educational!) water taxi ride or just enjoy the outdoor heated pool at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel before heading out on your cruise. The Port Everglades cruise port in Fort Lauderdale is so close that you can see it from the higher up floors of the hotel. Enjoy a guest room, junior suite or a one-bedroom suite at comfortable prices. Although this hotel isn't flashy, it is one of the closest to the port, which will save you and your family time and energy before a relaxing cruise.
The New Orleans cruise port is just steps from the city's downtown area and the popular Riverwalk shopping center, so families staying at almost any centrally-located New Orleans hotel can simply walk to the cruise terminal (or hop in a cab and arrive in minutes). Drury Inn & Suites is about eight blocks from the New Orleans cruise terminal -- which is walkable for families with older kids and less luggage. But we didn't select this property because of its location alone. The hotel boasts a long list of complimentary family-friendly perks for its guests, from a free buffet breakfast to free soda and popcorn in the lobby to free appetizers during the "5:30 Kickback." With all this free food on offer, your family might feel as though their cruise has already begun before they even set foot on the ship!
Seattle 's luxurious Edgewater comfort inn motels in lasvagus Hotel is a stone's throw away from the Pier 66 Bell Street Cruise Terminal -- we're talking a three-minute walk to your ship. Seattle does have a second terminal, the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, which is a bit farther, but it's still less than a 10-minute walk from the Edgewater. The Edgewater is Seattle's only waterfront hotel, offering pretty views of the ocean to whet your appetite for that upcoming sailing.
Charleston 's cruise comfort inn motels in lasvagus terminal is located about a three-minute drive from Charleston Place , an upscale comfort inn motels in lasvagus hotel chosen as a Family Vacation Critic Favorite. We love Charleston Place for so many reasons. The hotel is located smack in the middle of Charleston's elegant historic district, with onsite babysitting and a rooftop saltwater pool. Oh, and not to mention that celebs comfort inn motels in lasvagus like Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts have slept here!
A stone's throw from the San Diego cruise port and just 10 minutes from great local attractions like SeaWorld , Legoland and the San Diego Zoo , the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown is perfect for an overnight stay before embarking on your vacation. Fuel up with a complimentary comfort inn motels in lasvagus breakfast before exploring the city and enjoy spacious two-bedroom suites, complete with a microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. The hotel offers a shuttle that will take you where you need to go and you'll save money with its special offers!
The Big Apple boasts three cruise ports in the city and one in nearby New Jersey: the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal; the Manhattan Cruise Terminal at West 48th and West 52nd streets; the Chelsea Recreational Piers, where smaller vessels dock; and Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey. All ports can be easily reached by New York's extensive public transportation system. comfort inn motels in lasvagus But when visiting New York City, many families prefer to seek accommodations in the thick of some of the city's popular attractions -- Central Park , Times Square, FAO Schwarz -- regardless of where their ship departs. With that in mind, we've chosen the intimate, centrally-located Hotel Elysee as our top pick for families sailing out of the city. A charming boutique hotel with complimentary breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes and a superb staff that welcomes comfort inn motels in lasvagus kids with open arms (and a joke or two), Hotel Elysee offers more than just a fantastic comfort inn motels in lasvagus location.
comfort inn motels in lasvagus Families are the focus at the Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor , which features big rooms with kitchenettes, free breakfast and a fabulous location. The Inn is just blocks away from top attractions like Harborplace Mall and the Maryland Science Center . Get a free ride to the Baltimore cruise port at South Locust Point, located about three miles from the city, when you book the "Cruise 'n' Snooze" package at this Hampton Inn.
Boston's historic waterfront area is the perfect place for a night before comfort inn motels in lasvagus a cruise. The Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront was chosen as a Family Vacation Critic comfort inn motels in lasvagus Favorite and offers lovely views of the ocean from your guest room, in addition to what will undoubtedly be the best ride you'll comfort inn motels in lasvagus ever have from the airport to your hotel. Fairmont Battery Warf offers its own private water taxi from Boston Logan International. The hotel is also in a prime location near attractions like the New England Aquarium and HarborWalk, and it's just a few miles from the Boston cruise port.
Just five minutes from the Port of Galveston, The Tremont House is perfect for a family looking to sail the Gulf of Mexico on their next cruise. Whether it's for one night before a cruise or for the weekend that you return, this historic hotel is located in the heart of Galveston and is near a variety of museums and outdoor activities. Children 17 and under always stay for free here and the hotel offers a full buffet breakfast and shuttle comfort inn motels in lasvagus to local attractions . Relax with an in-room movie or check out one of the two pools the night before comfort inn motels in lasvagus you set sail.
Miami 's cruise port is just across comfort inn motels in lasvagus the water from the Epic Hotel , making your stay short, sweet and close to your cruise ship. Enjoy the 14,000-square-foot pool deck before comfort inn motels in lasvagus heading to one of the city's family-friendly attractions, such as Zoo Miami and the Seaquarium . Look into one of the family-friendly packages that the hotel offers, some of which include breakfast!
Check out our Family comfort inn motels in lasvagus Cruises section for more information on cruising. Get great planning ideas, tips and feedback from other family travelers from our Family Cruise Trip Reports and Family Cruise Forum . For even more information, you may also want to visit Family Vacation Critic's sister site, Cruise Critic .
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