I was quite nervous after reading some of the negative reviews here. In brief, we loved everything about this hotel and would highly recommend it. Now for the details.

Our stay was for 2 people, 1 night pre-cruise. We flew into FLL and arrived at about 10:30am. We purposely arrived early so we'd have time to get our wine/liquor for the cruise and do some sightseeing as we'd never been to FLL before. I booked directly with the hotel and requested an early check-in and a room facing south east on a high floor in the tower so we'd see the ocean and the port. We definitely wanted to see our ship arriving in port Sunday morning as we'd never been on a cruise before. I also requested a non-smoking king room. I was very impressed with the hotel as every time I spoke with them they could quote all of my requests and they repeatedly told me about the $12 per day resort fee and the parking fees. They definitely did NOT try to hide these fees and seemed to bend over backwards to make sure I knew about them. Our room rate was $199 which I thought was very fair in comparison to the other hotels in the area that also have views of the port. By the way I found the rate on their website as a "business plan". It included breakfast. I thought it would be a continental breakfast but it was the full buffet. It was great with coffee and juices included and served by your waiter. The buffet itself was outstanding with made to order waffles and made to order belgian waffles. I loved all the fixings for bagels including salmon, salmon cream cheese, brie, capers, red onions, etc. They had all the typical breakfast things like bacon, sausage, egg, potatoes, breads, cereal and even fresh smoothies. It was a VERY good deal and nice to get a good breakfast in before the cruise as we definitely didn't need lunch.

Taxi to the hotel from the airport was easy and quick ($15). Yes, the lobby area is being remodeled so you now enter the hotel thru a temporary entrance. It's obviously not grand but it is well marked and set up with valet and the bell boys present. The bell boy greeted us and brought us to the front desk area. Very effecient service and the front desk again had all of my requests and our requested room was ready for us even though it was only 11am. Again, the fact that the temporary lobby area wasn't all that attractive didn't bother us. I think it would only be an issue if you like sitting in the lobby area. Our room was exactly as requested. The room had been remodeled and was nicely decorated and huge. There was a large closet in the entrance hall with a very large safe that would easily hold a laptop. The bathroom had a separate toilet area and the counter top was marble. The TV was flat screen and the king bed and a down comforter and tons of pillows. The bed was VERY comfy. Our balcony was very large with 2 chairs and a table. The even floors have a stone wall instead of a railing so if you want to sit on your balcony (as opposed to standing) and want to see out, you'd probably prefer to book an odd floor. Again, we wanted to see the ships come into port so our room was southeast facing. It was perfect. We could actually see the ships from our bed!!! If you don't care about the ships then a northeast view would probably be best. Although we didn't use the pool, we did walk around and it was very nice and large. The lanai rooms that face the water way look like they would be great as the yachts dock right there. Let me tell you there were some amazing boats!!!

Thanks to all the advice from the FLL forum on TA, we knew all about the water taxi (stops at the marina bar which is right on property) and the Sun Trolley. We got settled in the room and then went to get the Sun Trolley to get to Total Wine and the Publix. The Sun Trolley stops at any bus stop and there's a nice covered one right outside the hotel. It was a 5 minute trip to Total Wine at the most. The trolley stop is right in front of Total Wine/Publix so it's very easy and convenient. It took us less than an hour room to room. After that shopping was done we headed to Pelican Landing to have some drinks and watch all the yachts while we waited for the water taxi. Thanks to LuluToo and all the others who offered advice. The Pelican Landing is a wonderful location but it is pricey (a can of Miller Lite was $6). We got on the water taxi and headed to Bahia Cabana (the next stop). This is a wonderful sort of Key West type place right on the water overlooking a marina. Very cold beer and much more reasonable ($4 a bottle). Had a great time sitting here and watching all the boats (and the Valet guy on the dock for the boats). There was live music starting at about 3 and it really was a perfect setting. All the food looked great. We just had a quesadilla appetizer and it was good. For a multitude of reasons we ended up leaving but we wish we would have stayed and had dinner here. We ended up eating at a mexican restaurant near Total Wine and Publix (I think it's called Carlos and Pepe's). We weren't very impressed. Some of my family members ate at Southport Raw Bar and LOVED it. I know LuluToo recommends this place and we wished we had eaten there or Bahia Cabana.

We discovered we had forgotten a few things for the cruise so we walked to a Walgreens on Sunday morning. It was several LONG blocks away but if you don't have any mobility issues it would be easy. You do have to walk over the 17th Ave bridge (which has sidewalks on both sides), but what a sight!!! Wish I'd brought my camera along. You get a great view down the water way and an excellent view of the Caribbean Princess ( our ship).

Check out was very easy and efficient. There were taxi's waiting at the hotel. It's less than 5 minutes to the port and the cost was about $8. Again, very easy.

I would highly recommend the Hyatt Pier 66. Service was excellent and friendly. The grounds, location and room were really perfect. It made for a great way to start our vacation and I really felt we got good value for the price.