The staff was friendly and the room very neat with frig, safe, and microwave. But I felt uncomfortable checking out of my room outside of the lobby. The style was more like a Motel 6 instead of a Days Inn. The parking lot was dark and the lighting outside of the front desk was dim.

Had made my booking on Hotwire and you are not told of the hotel you would get until you paid for it. I got Days Inn Ft Lauderdale Oakland. So I went to a couple of sites to read the reviews (now mind you I was stuck with this hotel since once you paid Hotwire there is no refund). All the reviews had the hotel as being a crack dump and very unclean. So I was expecting the worst. Even the taxi driver that picked me up at the train station had nothing good to say about the place.

Well I'm pleased to report that when I got there the staff were very friendly and prompt. The reception area was being redone but it was not messy or anything. Check in was handle with out any problems. I had indicated the reviews that I read to the manager and she indicated that the place was previously owned by some one who was not living up to the Day's Inn standard (the previous comments about the place were all true) and they had recently taken over the place (the company she works for) and every thing was being done over.

The room was very clean. Just done over completely. New paint, carpet, sheets,spreads,.... the works. I had a very good stay.

Because of its location it was very easy to use the local bus system to get where ever we wanted to go. And the staff were all helpfull and when out of there way to make our stay a good one.

So I'll say that it was a good deal for the money we paid.

I even think that I would have gotten a better deal if I booked with them directly.

Going to Fort Lauderdale, FL without a hotel reservation is not the brightest thing to do? I arrived at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Friday evening looking foward to my mini getaway, with no reservation. Made calls to hotels near airport, found out all was sold out. Got in my rental car, and found this Hotel. Dont usually stay in Days Inn, but my only choice that night. Lobby was under construction as I walked in, checked in, and went to my room, thinking how it was look. As Opened the door, i was AMAZED to see how beautiful the room was. Great beds, clean linen, and free high speed internet. I travel to Fort Lauderdale, FL frequently, i be sure to visit that next time I go.

P.S. - Disregard old reviews.......

My fiancee and I just spent a week at this hotel. There are no prostitutes! We felt totally safe. They are still remodeling the office, but the rooms are finished and they are more than great. We paid fifty dollars a night and feel we got a steal. The only drawback is there is a loud train that frequently comes by the hotel, several times a day. The neighborhood is a little scketchy, but it is located literally about a minute from I-95. The hotel is not high class, but for those on a budget who want to stay in the area it is a great value!