The traffic from FLL to Miami can be VERY heavy Marc so I think it best for the hotel to be in the Miami area. It is a BIG CITY there has to be somewhere not in the main stream area that is reasonably priced. We will find our little gem of a hotel.

http://hiltonmiamibeach.com/

THis is a better price point at $225 - $250 a night and looks okay. On the beach as well. Seems to have availability. What is nice with a Hilton, Marriott etc is that people can use points for their stay as well. Plus it is nice to be on the beach and if you wish get a room with an ocean view. Of course we will have a lot of Ocean to see during the cruise.

DORIS you are a GEM!! Keep the info coming much appreciated.

Checked this out further - this area might work - ocean front - quite a few hotels here.

Hilton to Regent Corporate offices - 16 miles - 30 minutes
Hilton to Cruise Port - 10 miles - 16 minutes
Restaurant unknown but should be options in this area.

Trip Advisor Post - pretty good especially for that price point.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_R...ana_Miami_Beach-Miami_Beach_Florida.html