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Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise by IHG

Stay at Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise by IHG, a 4-star hotel with pool, gym, and meeting rooms near vibrant Las Olas nightlife and top attractions.

455 FL-84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 2214 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Paid parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise by IHG

Well-regarded for its comfortable rooms and helpful staff, this hotel offers convenient shuttle service and amenities suited to cruise travelers. Some guests note minor service and facility drawbacks amid overall positive experiences.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and quality pillows
  • Friendly and helpful front desk and shuttle staff providing local recommendations
  • Convenient and free shuttle service to airport and cruise port
  • Enjoyable breakfast offerings and well-maintained public spaces including pool and fitness center
  • Calming atmosphere with nice lake and pool views from select rooms

Worth knowing

  • Some guests experienced occasional issues with room temperature control and water heating
  • No in-room safe available, which may concern some travelers
  • Bathroom size considered somewhat small by a few visitors
  • Nearby amenities require a short drive or ride as the hotel is on a busy road with limited immediate stores
  • Restaurant staff may be limited; some guests preferred dining off-site

Best for

  • Cruise travelers seeking proximity to Port Everglades
  • Guests appreciating comfortable bedding and a relaxing stay before or after travel
  • Visitors looking for LGBTQ+ friendly accommodations
  • Business travelers utilizing meeting rooms and fitness facilities
  • Those valuing free shuttle connections to airport and port
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About this property

Welcome to Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise by IHG

Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise by IHG is an upmarket hotel situated on FL-84 in Fort Lauderdale, offering convenient access to Port Everglades and nearby attractions like the lively Las Olas nightlife and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Its location is particularly well-suited for cruise travelers and visitors looking to explore the riverfront area. The property provides a free shuttle service to the airport, which many guests have found to be reliable and efficient.

The hotel blends practical facilities with comfortable accommodations, featuring an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and four meeting rooms that support both business and social events. It is also recognized as a wedding venue, accommodating special occasions with suitable spaces. Guest reviews often highlight the spacious rooms and comfortable beds, though some mention minor issues such as the absence of in-room safes and occasional water temperature inconsistencies in bathrooms.

Dining options include Kiki’s Restaurant & Bar, an American-style venue located on the property’s 5th floor. While the on-site restaurant garners moderate praise for its relaxed atmosphere, some visitors choose to explore nearby dining alternatives. The hotel’s staff receive positive feedback for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to an overall pleasant stay despite some remarks about staffing levels at the restaurant.

With an LGBTQ+ friendly environment and modern amenities, this 4-star hotel appeals to a mix of guests, from cruise passengers to business travelers and those attending conferences or weddings. While some reviews note the hotel could improve in certain service areas, the majority appreciate its clean, well-maintained facilities and convenient location near multiple airports, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport just minutes away by car.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DL
Dorothy Lee Mar 12, 2026
10

Stayed one night before a cruise - the room was awesome - beautifully appointed and immaculate! Gio at the front desk checked me in. He was friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. He gave me recommendations on ways to get to the cruise port when I asked!

AS
A Sal Mar 01, 2026
8.0

overall not a bad place. shuttle service - great - very quick and picked me up right where i said i was.. best part it was free! check in - super easy. Raphael was pleasant and helpful. room - spacious king room. bed was soft and pillows were comfortable. bathroom was little small and water was not always hot but not a big issue. no safe in room. service - i asked for extra towel but had to ask 4x. stayed for 2 nights / 3 days and no one came to make my bed or clean the room.. but staff was friendly when we crossed paths. didn’t go to resturant but grabbed a coffee both mornings for $2. did the job. pool looked nice but was to cold to use. gym was pretty tiny but had the essentials. parking is $21 / per night but you get in and out privileges check out - simple and quick

PB
Parks Bodo Feb 24, 2026
10

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THIS REVIEW. We stayed here the night before our cruise. It is a very nice hotel. Shuttle from airport - called, was told where to go, picked up 1/2 hour later. Shuttle driver was excellent. Greeted by a representative of the hotel when we arrived. It was pretty flawless considering the hundred people waiting for shuttles at the time. We did have to drop off at The Holiday Inn, but it was still a quick trip. Check-in - Fast, easy, helpful. Explained the hotel Rooms - Clean, beds comfortable, bathroom updated. Only knock is no safe in room. I would rethink staying here because of that. They may want to think about adding. Sundry shop - Was able to get delicious coffee for $2 a banana and pick up a muffin and yogurt for my husband. Large selection of wine - some chilled. Not my thing but a nice amenity. Breakfast - looked and smelled delicious, dining area seemed nice. $20 for adults which seemed reasonable for a hotel. Pool - looked nice. Didn't use Terrace area - really lovely place to have coffee and write this review. Picture included. Fitness Center - nice and clean Restaurant - viewed but didnt eat. Very lovely. We went to another Mexican restaurant off-site that was the same price. Overall a very nice hotel. Clean and modern. We stayed at another well known chain last time and it was small and dirty. The only downside is if you need to pick up anything at a store for your trip - stores aren't close. No problem - we took an uber to dinner and the store. You can walk but the hotel is located on a very busy road/area. Very nice wine bar just around the corner from the hotel which you can walk to behind the hotel and staying off busy road. I would rate this a 3 star hotel - not 2 star. I've stayed in 3 star hotels that weren't as nice as this hotel. Overall - very nice experience. Thank you.

CM
Cass McColeman Feb 20, 2026
10

This hotel was truly a blessing. We had just finished a full day of traveling, landing late at Miami Airport, and desperately needed rest. We found this new property on our IHG app — we’re Platinum Elite members — and decided to give it a try. The check-in was swift, the bed linens and pillows were luxurious, and we were even given a corner room with both pool and lake views. In the morning, we were greeted warmly by every team member we encountered, from the front desk to the breakfast attendant. The highlight of breakfast? The potato soufflé — wow! After just returning from a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Curaçao, I can honestly say this hotel did many things even better. We will definitely be back!

AP
Anzhelika Plokhotniuk Feb 04, 2026
10

Good place to stay bit far from the FLL cruise and and airport. The room was spacious and the bed ... Omg GOOD matras and GOOD pillows!!! Nowadays Hotels are bit spending money on good quality pillows, and do not have feather ones but here they did. I slelt like a baby

JC
John C Jan 18, 2026
10

Aweso location for cruise travelers....Port Everglades is just down the street. A bit pricey but worth it. The restaurant is ok, although it could work with a larger wait staff. Pool was heated and welcoming however it could use a cleaning.

SB
Sandra Bueno Jan 12, 2026
10

We had a wonderful stay at The Crown Hotel! All the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive from start to finish. They offer a free shuttle from the airport, which was so convenient! Catalina picked us up and was amazing! She gave us helpful tips and told us a lot about the city on the way. The front desk staff and the manager, Clemencia, were also very kind and welcoming. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the food was delicious! We’d definitely stay here again!

RB
Richard Burk Jan 05, 2026
8.0

Diamond guest. Spacious room. Excellent shower. Loved the large pebblestone floor. Had closet with iron and ironing board. Microwave and fridge. These are the important things. A/C made the room cold. Bed covers are warm. Pillows are thick. Much appreciated! Suffient lighting, but little overhead, but the few lights in room are incredibly bright. My nightstand light lit up the room by itself. The other nightstand light made the room completely bright. Only downside was no way to use my HDMI connection with the TV. Their were available HDMI ports. None worked including the one for the direct TV box. My equipment registered as no signal. The remote had no way to change the source. It was not important enough to reach out to the front desk. If it were, I am sure they would have helped me out. Would stay again. Per TV stations, OMG! So many channels!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise by IHG

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Riverfront area with lively Las Olas nightlife, pleasure boats & musicals at the Broward Center.

  • Fort Lauderdale 58 min Walk
  • Fort Lauderdale 1 hr 33 Walk
  • Fort Lauderdale Airport 1 hr 48 Walk
  • Miami International Airport 43 min Car · 1 hr 39 Transit
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport 8 min Car · 13 min Transit
  • Palm Beach International Airport 48 min Car · 2 hr 13 Transit
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