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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina: Traveler Reviews


Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th Street, (formerly Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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The Ft Lauderdale Grande is great for a pre-cruise stay.

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4 of 5 stars
RGCookie 6 contributions
Wheaton, Illinois
Feb 11, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

We booked the Ft Lauderdale Grande for a one night stay before our recent cruise when I realized I could get it at the bargain rate of $139 since it was undergoing construction. I had been considering this hotel at their then basic rate of $199 which is still good for Ft Lauderale hotel near port Everglades and convenient to the airport. Because we checked in early, we had a limitted selection of rooms. It is the tower section which is now under construction, so we were in the low rise section. We had a view of the cruise port (and the heavy traffic on the bridge). After seeing the grounds I would have preferred a room overlooking the beautiful pool courtyard and secluded marina. We enjoyed a quiet dinner and drink at the marina bar & grill - simple menu but great Florida ambiance. The breakfast buffet was great. Because we had a special rate, our modest room was a good value. I liked this hotel for courtesy of the employees, great location and beautiful marina. I know the rates will skyrocket when their renovations are completed, too bad, because I would love to go back

  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Member since February 11, 2007
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quite a let down

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2 of 5 stars
myleskb 1 contribution
denver
Jan 13, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
0/1 found this review helpful

"Grande" is NOT what you will find. It's dingy, dirty and under construction. There is NO-ONE at the front desk if you need assistance, you have to call from the hall phone to the front desk to tell them there is someone at the front desk!!! Terrible views for the price (Grande view is worth nothing extra). Front Desk help is vague and not much help unless your Spanish is excellent. The pool is under construction, the decks are under construction, and the staff acts like they are under construction. The water is a nice Urine Yellow!!! I would not recommend this hotel until they get things figured out and can deliver what they charge for. The only good thing I can say is that the location is nice and that the $12 hamburger was pretty good.

  • Liked — the $12 hamburger
  • Disliked — everything except the hamburger
  • Tips/Secrets: — skip this one
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay January 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since January 13, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Gambling / Casinos, Business meeting / Event, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Golf, Spa, Skiing / Winter sports, Sporting event, Concerts / Music festival, Other
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Hotel should not have been open

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1 of 5 stars
kjr206 1 contribution
Maine
Dec 19, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

We use to stay here when the hotel was a Marriott. Loved it. Now that they had so much damage from the hurricane, the hotel is under major construction. The noise was extremely loud from 7:30 am till 5 pm. Not very relaxing. It was impossible to enjoy the pool area. We were very sorry that we stayed here.The one thing I asked the front desk for on check-in was a quiet room and the one we got was facing the construction. I felt that they just wanted our money and obviously didn't care for our comfort.

  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Member since December 19, 2006
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Bad Experience

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1 of 5 stars
ruchagar 1 contribution
Edison, NJ
Dec 10, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel during thanksgiving weekend. we were told by expedia that we have been given a harbour facing room, when we arrived we found parts of the hotel under construction which was never mentioned by Expedia web site. The front of the hotel does not look good with wooden boards covering many windows. the room given to us was in a corner with hardly any view of the marina. I don't really know how the hotel was rated 3 stars at expdia site. Room service was poor, the exhaust in the bathroom did not work and they never repaired it inspite of our complaint. Needless to say, we had a bad exp. and my trust in Expdedia has vanished.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 10, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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Had concerns about the place when I made the reservations

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4 of 5 stars
uncleroy 1 contribution
Dallas, TX
Dec 5, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

Had many concerns after reading previous reviews, but all was put to rest upon arrival Saturday afternoon to catch a cruise out on Sunday. Nice lobby, helpful staff, prompt bellman, clean room, GREAT bed, great view, nice bar by pool, and surrounded by yachts with water taxi at your doorstep. Yes they are still remodeling the tower, and probably will be for some time, but only rooms being used are on either wing (4 floors high) off of the main tower. Free shuttle to beach and again to ship the next morning. Restaurants within walking distance. Would not hesitate to stay here again!

  • Liked — The bed, soft, fluffy, comfortable nights sleep, water taxi, free shuttle, price
  • Disliked — remodeling not complete
  • Tips/Secrets: — great place for before or after cruise from port everglades
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 20, 2003
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Other
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Address: 1881 SE 17th Street, (formerly Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316