When we arrived we were assigned a room in the building across the street from the beach (connected by a skybridge to the main beach building). When we entered the hallway the smell of cleaning chemicals (smelled like dry cleaning or carpet cleaning solution) was so strong that we could hardly breathe. The smell was just as strong inside our room. The windows did not open (for safety reasons) and it was useless to open our front door to air out the room as it opened to the enclosed hallway with the same smell. We called the front desk and they told us that people always complained in that building as it was not well ventilated. They promptly moved us to one of the beach buildings and gave us a great upgrade to an ocean view room. No smell in that building or room and we could also open the front door to air out the room as it opened to the outside (not a hallway). The rooms were well appointed and very nice, spacious and clean. Everything that you would expect from a Sheraton resort. The outside of the building was faded and dated but once you were inside everything was beautiful. The pools were great, and restaraunts good with fair prices. The beach was incredible, wide, clean and had lifeguards. This hotel is in a prime location. The service was excellent. The only drawback is that it is a series of buildings, and the parking garage is in a building across the street, so it felt like we were always walking a lot to get anywhere. It also was like a maze trying to figure out which building and which floor everything was at. It was fine for us as we are young and have young kids, but I would not recommend it for older people or anybody that doesn't get around well. All in all we loved it and would go back anytime.

We just got back from an AMAZING 6 night stay at the Yankee Clipper. Everyone there was incredibly helpful and friendly (except for one grouchy bartender by the pool). We got an amazing deal for the whole stay, at Priceline.com and even though we bought our room through a "wholesaler", we mentioned to the check in agent (who happened to be the manager) that we were there to celebrate our 10th anniversarry, and they upgraded us to the beach bulding (there are 4 or 5 different buildings) in a delux room (beach view). It took us about 4 minutes to get to the beach from our room, very nice.

The Marriot Harbour Beach resort and spa is next door and we considered going there (it would have cost us an additional $300 for the whole time) and I am SO glad that we did not!! I have heard that the rooms there are actually smaller, and the hotel is not REALLY that much nicer than the Yankee Clipper. The pool is much nicer, but honestly, we walked over there one day and it was JAM PACKED. We could have taken a dip there if we really wanted. I prefered to swim in the perfect beachfront which is as good or better at Yankee Clipper than at the Marriot.

One day we rented a sailboat from a company that is right between the Marriot and the Yankee Clipper. IT was kind of steep in price, but worth it for an hour of pure heaven navigating the crystal blue waters on a beautiful day.

Another day we paid the $15 fee to rent a cabana in front of the hotel and just luonged/swam the whole day.

Another day we took the easily accessible public transportation (definately take the water taxis to Las Olas and downtown!!). to Commercial Boulevard and had an amazing day snorkeling 100 yards from the beach (no need to pay $35 to take a boat snorkeling, we brought our own gear and had an amazing time right on the beach at Commercial Boulevard).

An amazing time!! We would definately visit again. Staff was amazing and the accomodations where very good. What else do you want! It is in a great location RIGHT on the beach.

It was a pleasure to stay at this hotel. The staff were genuinely helpful and the facilities were excellent.

My wife and I stayed at the Yankee Clipper from Aug 6-10. We checked in a little early and headed to our room in one of the three buildings. The front desk and bellhop were very nice and eager to help. Our room was supposed to have an area view, but all we saw was a huge airconditioning unit. The decor was modern and the bed was GREAT! Unfortunately, we shared our room with a family of flying ants. (at least 20) The resturant was very good as was the room service. There was little view from either pool and the gym was dissapointing. In addition, there is a $5 a day charge to rent beach lounges. When in Ft Lauderale you must visit Las Olas Riverfront and The Beach Place shopping center. Both provide good evironment and food. FYI, we did not vist the Double Tree Hotel but it looks very nice from the street. Goodluck!!!