Extended Stay America Premier Suites- Fort Lauderdale - Convention Center - Cruise Port
1450 SE 17th Street Cswy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, Fort Lauderdale, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Fort Lauderdale – Convention Center – Cruise Port is a casual, all-suite, 2-star hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It’s positioned off Highway 1 and is designed for longer stays with in-room kitchenettes and practical on-site services. The hotel holds a 3.9/5 public rating based on 1,777 reviews.
Location
The hotel is at 1450 SE 17th Street Cswy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, about a 5-minute walk from Port Everglades seaport/cruise port. Popular nearby attractions include Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (about 2.2 km), Historic Stranahan House Museum (about 2.3 km), NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (about 2.7 km), and the Museum of Discovery and Science (about 3.1 km). Beach and park options in the area include Sebastian Street Beach (about 3.6 km) and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (about 5.6 km).
Suites
Suites are straightforward and include kitchenettes and sitting areas, supporting self-catering stays. Each suite includes complimentary Wi‑Fi and a flat-screen TV. Reviews commonly mention clean rooms and the convenience of having kitchen facilities.
Freebies & On-site Services
The hotel includes free parking and free breakfast, which can be helpful for cruise-port stays and longer visits. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available on-site. Amenities beyond these items are not documented in the provided information.
Best for
This hotel is best for cruise travelers and short pre-/post-cruise stays thanks to its walkable proximity to Port Everglades, plus free parking and breakfast. It also suits longer-stay guests who want the practicality of kitchenette suites and on-site coin laundry for everyday convenience.
Travel tips
If you’re sailing from Port Everglades, plan on a short walk from the hotel to the seaport/cruise port, making it convenient for embarkation-day logistics. The SE 17th Street Causeway area is frequently cited as walkable to nearby dining and everyday services, so you may not need to drive for every errand. For downtown attractions, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and museums (Stranahan House, NSU Art Museum, Museum of Discovery and Science) are within a few kilometers.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the location, especially its convenience for walking to nearby restaurants and services and its proximity to the cruise-port area. Cleanliness is a recurring positive point, and the kitchenette-equipped suites are often seen as practical for stays with more day-to-day needs. Staff feedback is mixed: several guests describe helpful service and call out standout front-desk assistance, while others report unfriendly interactions. Overall impressions tend to center on convenience, room functionality, and variable service experiences.
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