My dh is going to Boca Raton for his new job training and I am going too!!!! (as well as our ds8...all other kids are taken care of other places) So, I need some hotel recs. Dh is at an embassy suites in Boca for his training. My ds and I will fly in on Thursday am, check out of the embassy suites on Friday and then we need another hotel for Friday and SAturday. Flying home Sunday night. We'd love to stay on the beach and I do have two BonBon FN's I could use (35k). Any recs from anyone who knows the area?
@calypso726 maybe
We're flying into FLL and out of MCO so we could move north up the coast if that helps.
Sorry - just saw this. What is your price range? The Boca Raton Resort is very nice (Hilton property). The beach side (Beach Club) is on the Atlantic and tends to be a bit more expensive, but is nicer. The remaining buildings are on the intercoastal side (there is a free shuttle to the Beach Club). The buildings on the intercoastal side are a bit older, but have the main pool, huge grounds, a Serendipity ice cream shop and tons of people! I've stayed in the tower on the main side and it's a bit dated (wouldn't stay there again) and in the Yacht Club rooms which are nicer. I've been to the Beach Club many, many times (for parties / functions, but never stayed overnight) and it's really nice, food is incredible too.
If this out of your price range, there is the Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach, across the A1A from the beach (short walk), which may be a little less expensive. I've never stayed here, but I've been to many functions at the Seagate Beach Club and can vouch that they serve amazing food and the service is great. A LOT of shops and restaurants on Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, which are walkable from the Seagate Hotel (I LOVE Atlantic Avenue and I'm sure you would as well!).
If you want to stay in Boca, the Embassy (just off the 95) where your dh is staying is nice. We put dh's employees up there when they are in town and for the annual holiday party. Staff there are quite nice too and I believe the breakfast is free and quite good (from what I hear). It's about 3 miles from the beach (almost a straight drive from the hotel). No shops or restaurants within walking distance though.
If you have a Hyatt certificate there is a Hyatt in Delray Beach (a walk to Atlantic Avenue but maybe a bit too far from the beach to walk), which appears nice (I've been to a function here and the lobby / conference area is nice).
I think there is a Marriott across from the beach in Delray, but I've never been here and don't know anything about it, other than the location is perfect -- across the road from the beach and walkable to Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach.
I can't think of any other hotels in close proximity to the beach in either Boca or Delray. If you let me know what other properties you are looking at I might be able to help.
Be prepared for the heat -- it's intense. If you are heading to the beach or pool be sure and pack your sunscreen.
If you are looking for shopping recommendations let me know! Lots of great shopping in Boca Raton!