Hotels, resorts and memorable places to stay — because where you unwind is part of the adventure.
THE STAY MAKES THE STORY
The night before a cruise shouldn’t be an afterthought. Find extraordinary places near major cruise ports, with clear transfer information—and a few destination hotels too good to leave off the list.
SAM’S TAKE
A hotel can make the pre-cruise day feel like vacation instead of a waiting room. But I always check the actual pier, the transfer, and the total bill. A gorgeous hotel ten miles from the wrong terminal may be the wrong place to sleep.
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STAYS WORTH EXPLORING
Unusual hotels that turn a cruise departure into part of the vacation—and a few remarkable stays worth exploring for their own sake.
01 / Hollywood, Florida
A landmark worth planning around
The unmistakable guitar-shaped hotel gives the stay a personality all its own. An eye-catching choice when your hotel should be part of the adventure—not just somewhere to spend the night.
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
03 / New York, New York
The travel day becomes the story
A distinctive mid-century aviation setting at JFK Airport. This is the kind of hotel that makes an arrival or departure feel like an experience instead of just another travel day.
One Idlewild Drive, New York, New York 11430-1962
02 / Las Vegas, Nevada
A Las Vegas landmark
A stay built around one of the city’s most recognizable silhouettes. Worth considering when you want a sense of place and a memorable backdrop to your Las Vegas plans.
2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89104
PLAN THE DETAILS
Think about the airport, cruise terminal, attractions and the time it actually takes to get between them.
Taxes, parking, resort fees, transportation and breakfast can change which stay is the better value.
A comfortable check-in time and an easy departure can be worth as much as a great view.
KEEP THE JOURNEY GOING
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