We recently stayed at the St Regis, and agree with all the reviews telling what a beautiful property this is. Gorgeous from top to bottom, great service (except at the pool bar/restaurant), and a top-notch hotel.

However, you'll pay for it. I have no problem with the nightly charges for the rooms, but the way this hotel nicke-and-dimes you (or should I say, $10's and $20's you) to death is a little ridiculous. Parking is $30/day off the top.

Our first meal after checking in, was a lunch at the pool bar/restaurant. The food was just okay, service was slow and inattentive, and the bill was outrageous. They tack on a 25% "service charge" (i.e. tip) to your check. Since our service was poor, I hardly think a 25% tip was in order.

Everything little thing at the hotel costs extra, and a lot extra, at that.

We completely understand that the St. Regis is a very upscale hotel, and were totally prepared for that. But when you charge $500 and up for a room, you shouldn't have to fleece your guests for every last penny.

I'd actually recommend this hotel highly. We really like the "new" Ft. Lauderdale, especially the Las Olas area. The rooms and service in this hotel are fantastic. However, it's not really a family place, and don't ever look at your bill. Be prepared to drop a wad of cash while you're there and you'll really enjoy yourself.

I am in the middle of my stay and trying to not get distracted by the annoyances. This is a physically lovely hotel on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale. The rooms, bathrooms and furnishings are beautiful, and the location and view are very nice.

What's bothersome is that they just are not worth the money we are being charged - this is supposed to be a very high-end hotel. For 2 days in a row there are no pool chairs available, no towels for the pool (really? are you really out of towels? How is a hotel out of towels?). The so-called 'butler' service took 25 minutes to bring up ice - not a big deal but stay in a 4 Seasons and its done in 5 minutes. They promise to have MP3 jacks in the room for music (there is no stereo and the radio gets no reception) but again, Oh, sorry we are out of those. Most upsetting was when I went down at 10:55 to catch my "included" continental breakfast they stared at me and simply said "No, sorry, we are getting ready for brunch now." "But I just want some tea?" "No, I'm sorry." Really? You couldn't let me sit down and drink a cup of tea? Granted breakfast was over at 11 and I was cutting it close but their lack of interest in helping me out was disappointing. A wonderful bartender named Amy sprinted over from the bar and took care of me, but the rest of the staff was utterly clueless.

As for the clientele, you will get families packed into the small pool space throwing footballs, etc and it might make you feel like you are in a Holiday Inn. I got the sense there was no one really managing things professionally - lots of young inexperienced staff. At Shutters in CA the pool area is managed and you are asked if they may clear your pool lounge for another guest -- here the guests mark their chairs and then leave for 2 hours while the rest of us don't get a seat. So all I'm saying is the St. Regis needs to manage their crowd properly or provide adequate chairs, towels, and treat people with a little more common sense and respect befitting the very high rates for this place.

So if you want to come to Ft. Lauderdale and enjoy the beach and your room, you might love it. But if you are counting on exceptional service and a quality pool experience, don't come here.

Stayed at St. Regis Resort for 2 nights after Thanksgiving Day.
I had a wonderful time and a very good experience. It's location was good and just steps away to the beach. They only have valet service which is $30/day rate and the attendants are really nice and courteous. Check in was fast and easy. Front Desk agent explained the amenities and told me that the resort is a nonsmoking property. The room is large, decoration is pleasing to the eyes, very clean, really nice. Bathroom is gorgeous! Spend most of my time there. You have your own small flat screen TV.All rooms have there own balcony. You can have an Intercoastal or Oceanview or half intercoastal and partial Oceanview which I got.
The one thing I really dont like about the room or to be specific with the balcony is that it is just has this cloth/tent like fabric separation from other guest rooms/balcony that you can see through it during the day or the other room can hear you chat. The hotel manager went to our room at around 1030pm just to inform us that there is a noise complaint from guests. Other than that is almost close to perfection. Plus you get the butler service, who will help you with anything. The pool is another topic. Its just a good size pool on the 7th floor with 2 jacuzzies and bar but the feeling is like you are in a cruise ship type design and you can see the ocean from the railing which is again designed like a ship. It was really something. They also have a fitness center and one restaurant on the property. Over all is it one of the best properties I have stayed in. Very good staff and service. Will definitely go back.

a great place for thanksgiving dinner, the food was good, the waiter was outstanding (Jon Carlos) but the wine sommilier was brutal and offensive

i traveled 2500 miles from west coast, staying at the Atlantic a Starwood property and went down for the dinner

i brought a special bottle of wine and made sure it wasnt on their fair wine list and the wine guy said "we dont do corkage" and had an attitude all night

this guy was so bad, ruined an evening. Will never grace the place again and his name is Chris Covolo...Stay away

watched him work other tables and ignored our party and i bought two good wines off their list--this guy is offensive and a discredit to his profession