Having stayed in South Beach for 2 nights we decided to spend out last night in Fort Lauderdale. We drove up and just went into a few hotels to ask the price. We loved this hotel immediately. After a friendly chat with the two ladies on reception we were told we would be upgraded to a very nice room. We were. We stayed in an ocean view suite on the third floor, a beautiful room. We were allowed an early check in, and the following day, when we were flying that evening, they stored our luggage for us, and we were allowed to stay by the pool for as long as we wanted.
Positives: beautiful room, friendly and helpful staff, really good food and drinks all at very reasonable prices, lovely pool and lazy river, right on the beach with free beach loungers ($15 for an beach umbrella), bar, restaurant with nice outside terrace eating.
Negatives: small inside bar.no bar around the pool although drinks are brought to you, have to drive to see anything as there is nothing in walking distance.

We stayed at this resort for the second time in January and were just as pleased this time around. The rooms are well appointed, immaculate and the views from our room were lovely. The pool, while not as luxurious as some resorts, was better than average and the "Lazy River" is a fun option. The beach was always clean with ample chairs for lounging. We found the staff able to answer most questions and the conciege helpful. I wouldn't stay here without a car though, since most dining off site isn't within walking distance. Our car was always ready within minutes of our calling for it. Yes, you pay a daily parking fee and tips are appreciated but obviously their parking is limited. While we never dined at the hotel, we did have breakfast at the Emporium. It offers a decent variety of serve yourself breakfast items and the cashier, Ebony, is friendly and helpful. We have previously stayed at the Marriott Harbor Beach when visiting FLL and feel that this hotel, with the exception of the pool, is nicer.

My husband and I stayed at this resort for 4 days. I have to say, the resort itself is lovely. The pool, the rooms, the beach awesome! One thing that needs to improve is the staff. And, if they reading they should take it to heart. First off, the front desk is not very helpful doesn't like to help with directions or anything. I received an email from David Tabb prior to our stay and emailed him back questions and NEVER got a response to my inquiries.

One other thing I noticed. Is yes - I understand they are turning this into a condo/hotel but when their alot of HOTEL PERSONNEL there they take up alot of the dining facilities leaving the customers to stay inside not being able to sit outisde or at the bar. People you have conference rooms use them. You turned people away w/o giving them a thought. Mr. Kruse you were there and I can't believe you took up 3 tables during happy hour at the bar. The only thing lacking from this hotel is truly the staff not wanting to please its customers. Also, if there is a "happy hour" or anything "special" there is no prior information on them. Like the grill on the weekends. If we knew about that stuff some people would elect to stay at the hotel. So - keep that in mind when staying here. And, no one will answer your questions if its not their particular area. Front desk did not know anything about the bar's Happy Hour, etc..

Again, the hotel is beautiful. STAFF NEEDS HELP!

This was a great hotel for our family. We got a suite with two queen beds and a small sitting room overlooking the Atlantic. Service was great! They had laundry facilities available, cheap, which was a big bonus. The room service was good. The kids loved the river pool and the beach was great. Nice location for us, as we had friends staying near Boca Raton, which wasn't that far from here. We would stay here again!