Embassy Suites 17th Street

Six blocks from the Port Everglades cruise-ship terminal, this hotel is within 1.5 miles of downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard.

This pet-friendly, Mediterranean-style hotel has a 12-story atrium lobby complete with tropical foliage and a brook with its own family of ducks. The hotel serves a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. A complimentary manager’s reception is hosted each evening, with snacks and beverages. Saluté Trattoria Italiana is also on site, and serves pasta, pizza, and seafood for lunch and dinner. The Embassy Suites Hotel - Ft. Lauderdale/17th Street also offers a fitness center, outdoor pool, and spa tub. While wireless Internet access is available for a fee, guests can check e-mail at a complimentary kiosk in the lobby.

Each of the 358 two-room suites includes a living room, separate bedroom, and step-out balcony. Most suites have views of the city or the Intracoastal Waterway. Decor is tropically inspired, with vibrant, sunny colors.

Living rooms have queen sofa beds, easy chairs, dining tables with four chairs, and kitchenettes with sinks, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Both dial-up and wireless Internet access are available, with a surcharge for each (network cards available). Suites have two TVs with complimentary HBO, pay movies, and video games (surcharge). Amenities include hair dryers, irons/ironing boards, and complimentary weekday newspapers.