Port Everglades Fort Lauderdale

Originally known as Lake Mabel, Port Everglades was officially established as a deep water harbor in 1927 and has since grown to become one of South Florida's strongest economic engines with annual operating revenues of more than $66 million and total waterborne commerce exceeding 23 million tons in liquid, bulk and containerized cargoes.

More than 5,300 ships call at Port Everglades in a year forming the basis of a diverse maritime operation that includes a thriving cruise industry and a reputation as the "world's best cruise port," a growing containerized cargo business that establishes Port Everglades among the nation's top seaports, a major petroleum storage and distribution hub, South Florida's primary bulk cargo depot and a favorite U.S. Navy liberty port.

The seaport is renowned for its commitment to ongoing capital improvements, environmental protection and convenient maritime operations with unbeatable connections through the adjacent Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the direct links with all of Florida's highway system via I-595.

The TownePlace Suites is conveniently located minutes away from all the activities, shopping, and dining in beautiful Fort Lauderdale. This Fort Lauderdale pet friendly hotel is ideal for the whole family; it is an all-suites hotel  with studios suites and one & two bedrooms.  In addition, the TownePlace Suites offers in-room home offices and boasts a beautiful, outdoor, state-of-the-art fitness center, and FREE wired and wireless high-speed internet access  in all guestrooms and public spaces.

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