What to expect: Popular with cruise-ship passengers departing from Port Everglades, the hotel provides the comfort of suite living and the convenience of complimentary shuttle service to places business travelers and cruise-ship passengers wish to go.

Amenity highlights: A relaxing, six-person spa tub is secluded in a palm grove. Other facilities include a 24-hour, self-service business center with complimentary fax, copy machine, and high-speed Internet connection and a small, complimentary 24-hour fitness room.

Insider tip: For guests wishing to take advantage of their suites' microwave, refrigerator, and VCR, a shopping center a quarter-mile away includes a video store and a supermarket with a large deli.