TxCruiser

thanks so much for the input....

I think you have probably nailed it.. and I'm not willing to take a chance on the 3* that may or may not be zoned correctly.  (I was hoping you 'd say that from "past experience" that was Embassy Suites)

Again, I really appreciate the quick response.   I've got a month or so, I guess I'll keep my eyes open a bit longer.

One more question, the "SPRING20" code... is that only on a certain price?

I'm looking at May 12 for one night.

3-star All  Suites Hotel in  Port Everglades

95% recommended

FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free parking, Free Internet, Pet friendly, Airport shuttle, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Business center, Internet access, Tennis nearby, Kitchenette

Also, guessing that this one is the Hilton Fort Lauderdale marina....??

4 Star 

FULL AMENITIES: Pet friendly, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower

My first time to use Hotwire..... usually use Priceline, but they use a different "map" for the cruise port that includes further away from 17th street.  Any help or experience would be appreciated !

Embassy Suites is only all suite hotel that I think falls in this area in the 3 - 3.5 star range.  However, the Hot Rate says it is a 3 star and Embassy Suites shows to be 3.5 ...