At least that way I'd be able to get my money back from my travel insurance.

We came down from Kissimmee where we'd been staying in a Travelodge for $39.99 per night. The Bahia Mar was costing 10 times that and the room at the Travelodge was larger and better equipped!

At the Bahia Mar, the bathroom has a sliding door to the toilet which is made from a flimsy cheap plywood - if you push it too far it can't be pulled out without a screwdriver. Even when it's closed it is so thin there's virtually no privacy - when you flush, it sounds like an express train in a tunnel.

The minibar prices are extortionate with a rude notice warning against using the fridge for anything other than hotel items.

Breakfast was poorer than at the Travelodge and guess what, it cost ten times as much.

With the noticeable exception of a couple of people the staff were surly and treated us as a major inconvenience. A friend visiting us was almost reduced to tears by the hassle she was given by the bell staff.

Now I know why it's no longer part of the SAS Raddison portfolio.

What can I say? We stayed a night which happened to be the night of Hurricane Wilma on 10/23. Remind me to never go to Florida again during hurricane season ;)

The staff took excellent care of all of out of towners. We are from NY and the hurricane caused considerable amount of damage. The staff was very kind and very attentive to our needs. They made sure we were fed and taken care of until the moment we checked out.

Wonderful location!!! Access to the beach without crossing the busy A1A. Great rooms at a great price. This is a prime location and when we do go there again, we will definitely choose the Bahia Mar again!

the only excellent thing i have to say is that it is really just a step or so to the beach... housekeeping does need to be upgraded, the balcony windows were very dirty & the decor of the room a bit outdated. Although one must condsider the choices of hotels on the beach front are very limited, price wasnt too bad either. hospitality is over all good.

I stayed here in April and paid for it then and then they charged my credit card again in September this time over $300 more than the original charge. No one could give me a good answer as to why this happened and they said they have received this complaint a lot recently. Definitely needs some accounting restructuring. The hotel itself was alright but nothing special. Across the street from the beach. The tower looked nicer than the other building. The bay view isn't a very nice view.