I booked this hotel for a two night stay to celebrate my 15 year anniversary. Upon arrival I wasn't really impressed with the hotel location or the service. Although the hotel is located on the Intracostal waterway, it is still quite a distance from the beach.
When we had arrived at the hotel I mentioned to the Front Desk Manager that it was a special occasion and he just shrugged it off, they weren't very pleasant at the Front Desk.
The service at the hotel was not up to standard with the exception of Jennipher in the Antea Lounge. She was extremely friendly and welcoming each morning when we came down for breakfast. She always greeted us with a warm smile and truly made up for all the negative personalities we encountered. After working in the hotel business for many years, I was really not impressed with the hotel service at all.

However, on the positive side of things, the water taxi is located near by and is a definite must if you stay at this property. The water taxi will take you to Fort Lauderdale Beach and other area attractions for as low as $13.00 per person for an all day pass.

As for dining in the area, we ate at the 15th Street Fisheries which was excellent. Lobster is $29.95 for two people and their prices for other entrees are very reasonable. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

To sum things up, I would not stay at this hotel again. Originally I was booked at the Atlantic Hotel for an additional $100.00 per night and cancelled to save money. A mistake that I now regret. The extra $100 probably would have bought me better service.

They have done a great job on making this a comfortable place for business and pleasure travelers alike. I recently returned from a business trip of 9 nights, and was sad to leave. The property was beautiful.The staff are so nice - especially Jennipher who makes lattes with a smile in the morning
I would highly recommend

i'm a big fan of class & style in hotels when i travel, not just the type or level of old school class and charm that goes along with places like the ritz or the four seasons. there is a another level of class and style that address to the modern traveler, i'm talking about the type you get when you book at high end botique hotels like the mondrian [la], the rosevelt [la], the delano [south beach] or the soho grande [nyc].

i had stayed at this property in the past which was the former marriot marina hotel, and the transformation between the two properties is like night and day.

the lobby is cool, the outdoor patio is soft and inviting, the pool comfortable with great wicker lounge chairs w/ pulsating up tempo sounds engulfing the air, not loud, but just loud enough to be intriguing back ground music.

the rooms are very warm with great quality bedding , the kind that makes you want to bury yourself between the sheets and not want to get out of bed, flat screen tv's, high speed internet access [at a modest cost] very important to those of who need the net and email.

well lit bathroom with A full size walk in shower where the water falls on you like a gentle rain shower, superior bath products, more than enough towels.

comfortable work space, large closet, in room safe, plenty of dresser space, soft lighting, great views of either the inntercoastal or the port , and the over all room decor is pleasing to the eye, and there is a discretely hidden refrigerator.

the staff was friendly, attentive, personable and eager to help,

and as far as the food and drink go! , from the pool side bar and food service to the china grill you can't go wrong, above par offerings and reasonably priced.

there is one catch, be prepared to pay far less for these amenities & services then you would expect to at this property.

i travel quite a bit for both business and leisure, i have stayed in anything from a motel 6 to the ritz carlton, this ain't the ritz and it certainly is not the motel 6. so if you were to ask me would i stay here again, the answerer would be absolutely!

bgc - offbeat records inc/ 9lives media distribution llc

I'm a frequent business traveler, used to Marriotts and Hyatts, but this place is a standout. An older hotel renovated in top-notch fashion, with a combination of superb facilities ans outstanding service. Rooms are ultra-modern with fine linens and towels, and trendy but very comfortable furniture; the bath has a walk-in shower with an in-ceiling "falling rain" shower head. Lobby and bar are very stylish, comfortable, and welcoming. Service is superb - low-key but extremely attentive and polite, from reception to the bell desk to the bar.

Staying here on Hotwire is a little like winning the lottery - I don't expect to be this lucky very often. Only downside I have noticed is pricey extras - parking at $19/day; restaurant seems overpriced (though I did not go there to eat.)