G R.
Yelp
What a great find, thanks to Yelp Fort Launderdale I came across this family run hotel. I saved this one to be review #900 of mine, I wanted it to be a five star and it was that and more.
Right from the start I received a friendly greeting and details about my stay, the parking, pool, and restaurant. It was nice to hear my request of being as far from the elevator as possible, I hate hearing, ding, ding, ding as I'm trying to sleep. I was in room #211 which I liked because my windows were facing the street and the outside of the building, and not the walkway. Being a single traveler at times security is primary and the privacy is a perk too.
My room was very clean, bed comfortable and the flat screen Samsung TV was really nice to catch one of the playoff games on. A couple of room quirks, electrical outlets by the toaster, coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator are lacking, there is a power strip. It would be easy to add an outlet or a longer power strip. I had to keep moving the coffee maker up/down to set it up. No big deal, and remember, most times you don't get these amenities to be able to make a quick breakfast or bring in your dinner leftovers from their wonderful restaurant to make for lunch.
The staff is wonderful, cleaning ladies all said hello as you went by, same for when you went through the lobby. Same for the restaurant which I'll do a separate review for.
The location can't be beat, you're right across the street from the water and beach, along this stretch no building are on the beach so this is as close as it gets. Walk-able to many places to eat, or grab a drink, you even can walk to Sunrise and go to a huge mall called the Galleria, I did pick up a flyer in the lobby to see what was there, but had no interest in shopping especially in a mall. Hellooo, the ocean and beach is right there, not going to catch me in a stinking mall. But it's there if you're so inclined. If you walk in the opposite direction you can walk to Los Olas Blvd. and towards more shops and places to eat, downtown and the art museum, but if you're not into longer walks you might want to Uber or drive. Which reminds me they do have parking at this hotel.
I'm already looking forward to my next visit, I plan to stay longer and I may even drive down from Chicago because this place is dog friendly and my dog would love it here.
If you're into the big fancy resort, this isn't it. However, if you're into a laid back friendly family vaca vibe, you'll really enjoy this place. I know I did.