realphoebes

I am once again asking for your opinions and suggestions with these 2 properties. I will be staying only 1 night.

Lindsey

A lot depends on the type of location you are after. Pier 66 is near the water and the Bonaventure is quite a ways inland.

realphoebes

In this case, the location is not that important unless it is way too far from the airport. I am just looking for a very pleasant experience.

schmerl

Are you talking about the Bonaventure near Weston? We stayed there this past summer. There are several different sections to this resort. Each section has their own small pool and then there are two BIG pool areas. We were in a two bedroom condo. It was very nice, but nothing special.

realphoebes

I am not sure about being near Weston. This property is owned by WYNDHAM. Are we talking about the same place?

fluffnfold

I stayed at the Hyatt Pier 66 last year during the week between Christmas and New Years. According to the guidebooks, it is one of the better hotels in FTL. It was nice, but not luxurious. The rooms were nicely decorated, as were the public spaces. We chose the Hyatt because of the pool area, which was pretty but not spectacular (but much better than some other hotels like the Sheraton Yankee Clipper/Trader, Doubletree). If you are interested in using the pool, you may want to request the lanai rooms (the two story part of the hotel) rather than the round tower rooms (they may be called executive rooms). The revolving rooftop bar makes the best pina coladas I have ever had in my life, complete with a hefty price tag--I think they were over $12 apiece--but well worth it. It's not on the beach, but you don't really miss it. There are plenty of gardens and palm trees; also a good spa (I think it was called Louis XVI). It is on the Intracostal Waterway, so you still have that resort feel. The Hyatt had some great "Holiday on Sale" rates last year--$99 per night, I believe. This hotel is used by departing cruise passengers since the port is right across the street. In the way of restaurants, there isn't much within walking distance other than the hotel restaurants.

I don't know anything about the Bonaventure. Next time, I'm planning to stay at Lago Mar--check out their website (www.lagomar.com)--it looks really nice.

realphoebes

Thanks for the info. YES indeed I have checked Lago Mar.......very, very nice. It is definitely on my places to stay list for future trips.

andy

realphoebes--

Definitely the Hyatt Pier 66-

We always stay there prior to cruising and it has never failed us- the pool area is super nice with waterfalls and sometimes has entertainment out there..

Also , it is on the Intracoastal..

Ask for a room in the TOWERS as the rooms are newer and super nice...

GoTravel

In traffic, that Wyndham is about 45 minutes from the beach. Heartburn, who lives in Ft. Lauderdale says 30 minutes, but it has always taken me 45.

realphoebes

In this case, I am not concerned about getting to the beach. I need to get to the airport.

realphoebes

So what is it folks...a room in the 2 storey by the pool or the tower?

LilMsFoodie

Tower: great views from every direction: ships going to sea, the canals, the ocean, the sunset. Can't lose.

LMF

andy

Definitely the TOWER_ they are newer and nicer....

You will LOVE this hotel..and make sure you have a little time to enjoy the pool area....it is a calming influence..

Patrick

I can't imagine going waaaaaaaay out to the Bonaventure for a single night. It might be a good place to stay awhile playing golf or "spa-ing" every day. Definitely Pier 66.

realphoebes

Thank you.......it sounds like the winnner is Pier 66.