Fort Lauderdale Airport Sleeping Pods And 6 Nearest Best Hotels

Minute Suites offered private sleep cabins that could be rented by the hour or by the night. The cabins were about 100 square feet and have a bed, a desk, a TV, and a private bathroom. There was also a common area with a kitchenette and a laundry room. Minute Suites had locations near all three terminals at this airport. The cost was $55 per hour or $105 per night.

Another option at Fort Lauderdale Airport was Sleepbox, which offered similar private sleep cabins to Minute Suites. The cabins were also about 100 square feet in size and each one was equipped with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a private bathroom. The company had a location near Terminal 2 and the current cost was $50 per hour or $110 per night.

So: At Fort Lauderdale Airport sleeping pods were available! However Both Sleep Pod options unfortunately have closed down.

Apparently most travelers wanted more comfort and space than these rather expensive sleeping pods / cabins could offer.

What to do now?

Well, check out the following hotels which give you (much) more luxury, flexibility and for the same price as the former Fort Lauderdale Airport sleeping pods!

Instead Of The Sleeping Pods: Best Hotels at / near Fort Lauderdale Airport

All the following hotels offer a (short) free shuttle service to and from the airport:

Book > Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port is located a mere 1.3 miles from the airport. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a mini-fridge. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, outdoor pool, fitness center, and business center.

Book > Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South is situated around 4 miles from the airport. It has modern rooms with a free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Book > Wyndham Garden is slightly more than 5 miles from the airport. It boasts comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a mini-fridge. It also has a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub.

Book > Crowne Plaza is situated around 1.6 miles from the airport. It features luxurious rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony – plus it has a sun terrace, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center.

Book > Residence Inn by Marriott is located slightly more than 3 miles from the airport. It has spacious suites with free Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, and a washer and dryer. Readers might also appreciate the fitness center, outdoor pool and business center.

Book > Riverside Hotel lies a little bit further, around 6 miles from Fort Lauderdale airport on Las Olas Boulevard. It offers charming rooms with free a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and a coffee maker. The hotel also boasts two restaurants, a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Or check out the Airport Sleeping Map

The prices of all the above hotels typically vary depending on the date and the time of year. You can, however, expect to pay around $90-200 per night for a standard room for two persons..