Welcome to our Fort Lauderdale Florida hotel near the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port. Our GREEN Lodging Certified Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale - 17th Street hotel is the perfect location for your Groups Meetings and Special Events in Fort Lauderdale or for a magnificent catered Wedding near our beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches. Our new Fort Lauderdale restaurant E Spot Restaurant - Bar offers our guests a casual yet chic dining bar and lounge experience while waiting to set sail on your cruise during business trips as well as a great *spot* for our loyal local clientele. Our Fort Lauderdale hotel is only four blocks from the Broward County Convention Center and we have created a Landing Page for things to do within walking distance of our Cruise Port Hotel and the Convention Center. If you*re looking for a great Winter Getaway Vacation Package in the Fort Lauderdale area look no further our hotel offers great deals and you*re sure to find the right hotel special for you and or your family. Our next list includes Fort Lauderdale attractions and links to more pages that are a must to add to your itinerary. Pet Friendly Hotel Special Fort Lauderdale Cruise Package Fort Lauderdale Water-taxi Package points of interest *Within Walking Distance* of our hotel Fort Lauderdale Family Reunion Information Fort Lauderdale Beaches and activities Fort Lauderdale Golf and Golf Courses The Fort Lauderdale Shopping Guide. Fort Lauderdale is a thriving business community and 17th Street is the Yachting Center. Many people think of Fort Lauderdale as a winter vacation destination and it is but we*re also home to many large and international corporations. Our close to downtown Fort Lauderdale location makes our all-suite Fort Lauderdale hotel the perfect choice for legal teams medical groups and we*re also close to sporting and entertainment venues. The Broward County Convention Center Broward County Federal and County Courthouses The North Broward Medical District Florida Power - Lig.