On a positive note...the sheets were clean. We found the Sea Club to be less than ideal when expecting resort accommodations on Ft. Lauderdale beach. Actually it was reminiscent of a seedy hotel where one might want to hole up to ingest intoxicants, avoid the law or have an illicit encounter, complete with a musty oder pervasive throughout. Peeling paint coming off walls complimented the water stained ceiling tiles nicely to reinforce the effect of grunge at its worst, or best, depending on your perspective. The street people digging through the garbage dumpster, in full view of most of the rooms conveniently located just behind the low, cracked wall surrounding the pool, only added to the derelict effect. When we informed the front desk that we had gone without hot water for the past two days, their form of apology was to report that the boiler had been fixed just that very same morning that we were checking out. In fact, they were so gracious and apologetic as to offer to delete the mandatory safe charge that we were never informed of, and did not use. When we stated that we never even used the safe, their thoughtful reply was that it did not matter; everyone was charged just the same. How very egalitarian of them! Before recommending the Sea Club to another unsuspecting tourist, I would advise bringing extra allergy medication, along with a toiletry bag so that you can shower on the beach. In addition, it would behoove you to have the same immunizations that one would take before visiting any third world nation, and of course, don't forget to bring your concealed weapon permit along with the "heat' of your choice.






