We stayed 2 days early August 2007 before moving on to Orlando. This Doubletree Guest House is a very nice condo type of hotel. We are HHonors gold and got a nice 1 bdrm apartment facing towards the waterway beach. The kids slept on the sleeper couch.

As HHonors we got daily complementary breakfast and newspaper. However at checkin the guy completely ignored our profile preferences for a room on a high floor and away from the elevator (to avoid the noise). Our room was on the 3rd floor, next to the elevator and laundry.

However it proved to be an advantage to be on the 3rd floor only because they have serious problems with their 3 elevators. Expect to wait 10 mintues for an elevator to arrive and don't be surprised if it's already fully taken. So we took the stairs all the time, except when departing with the luggage.

Selfparking is USD 11 and valet parking USD 14 per night.

You can walk to the beach in about 5 minutes or take a water taxi.

Just right there in front at the beach is a nice thai restaurant on the first floor above an italian bar/restaurant. If you love Thai try it. I don't remember the name. The food was good althought not as good as the Red Bamboo in Orlando.

This was a nicely updated hotel. The room we stayed in was a bit small, but it still came with stainless appliances (dishwasher, fridge, stovetop, and microwave), a wall-mounted 42' flat panel tv, and a modern bathroom. Overall, it was a great room for a reasonable price. The hotel sits on the Intercoastal Waterway, not the beach. The beach is a 10 minute walk, but once you get there, it was not too exciting. The "happening" part of Ft. Lauderdale beach is a 5-10 minute drive north, where you will find all of the beach-front bars and restaurants. On the downside, the hotel restaurant and bar left a little to be desired, but the breakfast buffet was nevertheless very good. The pool was nice but small. Customer service was some of the best I've seen in a Hilton-brand hotel.

My daughter and I stayed at the Doubletree and had a wonderful time. It is extremely clean and a very convenient location to the beach, restraunts and night life. The staff is great. I highly recommend this place and will stay there again.

I had a one-day stay in July 2007 and loved it. I am a Hilton Gold, so I was able to comp to one of the nice balcony rooms facing the waterway (and beach). The room was immaculate. I was very happy with the kitchen area (although I did not cook), great sofas, etc. The TV was a nice large flatscreen tv, larger than other Hilton hotel flatscreens. The view was fantastic, although you are about 3 blocks from the ocean. I loved the bathroom, including the shower. The breakfast was also excellent. Although I did not spend much time by the water, the area outside looked great as well, including some "sandboxes." Unfortunately I only stayed here one night, but it was a great night. I do have to admit that I saw the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Resort on A1A, and I might want to try that next time to be right on the water.