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Aug 12, 2008 by Mason from Reston, VA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[3]

• Bedding.
• Lousy & very small pool area, grounds not very attractive, business hotel, not a resort type hotel.

“Good as a business hotel if you are in the area, but do not make special plans to stay at the hotel.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Tania from Nassau, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• The front desk staff was very helpful.
• The concierge/bell staff was not cooperative.

“Overall, it was a good hotel. However, it is a very old building and we had a pretty bad experience the first night with a burning smell and had to be relocated to another room.”

Aug 3, 2008 by Al from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Pleasant hotel, strategic location.
• Pillows were not the best, mattress not as comfy as the usual Marriott mattress.

“NA.”

Jun 4, 2008 by Fred from Gainesville, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Location & value. Desk staff was very nice about extending check out time.
• Shower curtain was stained and Ice Maker did not work on my floor.

“I would stay here again. Bed was very comfortable. A/C was average..”

Jun 3, 2008 by Valerie from Fort Myers, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Complimentary parking.
• Pay for internet.

“I have family that lives in Fort Lauderdale, so I went on vacation and stayed at this hotel. It has an ideal location; right by the Saw grass Mills Outlet mall and the beaches. Exactly where we all went on outings. I always find the cutest clothes in the Miami area; I love it. And Fort Lauderdale is such a great area, overall. This hotel has a friendly staff; great amenities, and beautiful dcor, and view. The rooms were very spacious and clean! I would definitely stay here again!”

May 22, 2008 by Michel from Plantation, FL
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[2]

• It nice.
• Loud neighbor.

“Nice hotel with sound problems, I do not recommend having a balcony because of this reason.”

May 16, 2008 by Henry from Bradenton, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Very nice staff /no resort or parking fees.
• Missed housekeeping one day.

“We were very impressed with this hotel. Everyone on the staff was very nice and helpful. The facilities were very clean and the location, while in a business park, was very convenient to the highway and eating establishments. I would definitely stay here in the future.”

May 5, 2008 by Vanessa from Orange Park, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• It had a Starbucks in the lobby which was a huge plus.
• The water pressure in the bathroom was not great.

“Overall, the hotel was great and it was located close to the attractions that we were interested in.”

Apr 30, 2008 by Kim from Royal Palm Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff went above and beyond to be helpful and meet our expectations.
• Nothing.

“At every level, the staff was courteous and accommodating. The lobby and room had great appeal. We were able to check in early and asked for an hour extension for check-out and they accommodated us both times. The hotel was very attractive in appearance and would definitely stay again.”

Apr 30, 2008 by Shannon from Fort Myers, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The colors were so vibrant and beautiful!
• I can't think of any complaints except maybe a vent in the bathroom was needed.

“I loved it!”

Apr 27, 2008 by Susan from Annapolis, MD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Decor, public rooms beautiful, close to main highway.
• Further from cruise port than I wanted, but not bad. Restaurant too expensive.

“Lovely hotel on nice grounds. Indoor public rooms have many large plants and pretty decor. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Easy on/off main route to Ft. Lauderdale, Airport, Cruise port about 20 minutes or less. Friendly staff. Expensive restaurant. Has pool and exercise room, but we did not get a chance to try them.”

Apr 23, 2008 by Barbara from Ormond Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very comfortable and very clean!
• The room service for breakfast was nothing special.

“The room service was on time.”

Apr 18, 2008 by Cecelia from Findlay, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Friendly staff and willing to mail my wife's forgotten clothing.
• Nothing.

“Will return to this resort in the future.”

Apr 3, 2008 by Matthew from Hickory, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• It is a Marriot Renaissance hotel.
• Older, but appropriate for the area.

“Older, less facilities than other top Marriot hotels, but still very nice for our visit. One particular hotel staff person was outstanding and went above the line for us. I love Marriot Jews and Renaissance hotels.”

Apr 2, 2008 by Lorna from Cape Coral, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Beautiful Lobby and beautiful bedding.
• For such a large hotel, there was no entertainment.

“The hotel itself was very nice and the food was good, but the location was right off the highway with not a lot of atmosphere or entertainment nearby. Also there was no club at the hotel.”

Apr 1, 2008 by Rob from New Canaan, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Attentive staff and convenient location off highway.
• Housekeeping less than desirable

“Ordinary hotel room with comfortable beds and linen in convenient and safe location.”

Mar 28, 2008 by Linda B. from Sebastian, FL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Pretty lobby.
• No hot water in am.

“Very nice but toilet was leaking when we arrived. Staff was up to fix timed.”

Mar 10, 2008 by Janet from Maple Valley, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Nice rooms & comfortable bed.
• Nothing.

“It was a great hotel & would definitely stay there again.”

Mar 10, 2008 by Lori from Sherwood, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff actually seems to cares about you! Amazing!
• Loved it!

“I was amazed when I walked into this hotel. I expected less. I got more. Way more! Great staff from the front desk to housekeeping, everyone makes you feel welcome.”

Mar 8, 2008 by Bob from Cherry Hill, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The staff was great, pool, fitness room.

“Very nicely kept property. Extremely clean. Staff was outstanding and very interested in our satisfaction. Would highly recommend this hotel.”

Feb 29, 2008 by Sandra from Rothesay, NB CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Upscale hotel, staff very friendly and professional.
• If you did not have car there are no eating places other than hotel.

“Upscale hotel, is 5 years old, very clean, staff very professional, pool area good. Restuarant expensive,no shops or other restuatants with in walking distance.”

Feb 28, 2008 by Lorie from Elk Grove Village, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Hotel staff very friendly and hotel very clean.
• A little far from the beach - minor detail.

“Beautiful, quiet and secluded. Perfect for a weekend get away!”

Feb 25, 2008 by Elizabeth from Columbus, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Bathroom, bedding, toiletries, restaurant, front desk.
• Bellman didn't help us with our bags.

“Very nice, clean, good amenities. Good quality breakfast buffet but expensive.”

Feb 22, 2008 by Julie from Prescott, WI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[4] • Location:[9]

• The decor in the rooms was very nice, modern yet traditional. The room we had felt spacious with taller ceilings. Near shopping.
• Check-in is at 4. We requested 3 and were told they would call when ready. We went back at 4:30 to check-in after not being called.

“We enjoyed the hotel but we were frustrated about not being able to check in when we needed to because the rooms weren't ready. Felt they could have found something to accommodate us. Sensed that they knew we had purchased at a discount so accommodating us was not a priority.”

Feb 21, 2008 by Todd from Woodbridge, VA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Good combination of friendly staff and accommodations.
• Would have liked a microwave in the room.

“Hotel is located very near a business park so appears to host predominately business travelers and people staying short term going on cruises. Easy access to I-595 which facilitates travel to Ft. Lauderdale beaches, Everglades, shopping, and other. Hotel rooms are not large, but sufficient. Hotel is well appointed as are the rooms. The beds were very comfortable. Excellent restaurant. Pool and hot tub were fine, not exceptional. Hotel has a laundry room and basic fitness room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall a very nice hotel with a reasonably good location for what we were interested in doing (beaches, everglades, shopping, etc).”

Feb 20, 2008 by Don from Fernandina Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• We received excellent value. Dinner was great!
• Location was ok, but not great for Fort Lauderdale.

“I would stay at this hotel every time I was in the Lauderdale area, The room, the staff and the restaurant were excellent!”

Feb 20, 2008 by Joel from Palm Bay, FL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The lobby and service was excellent.
• Beds are horrible, couldn't figure out blinds & room service was cold.

“The hotel seems elegant however the bed was as hard as a rock and we couldn't figure out the blinds situation so we had a 7AM wake up call from mother nature. It got so bright at 7AM. The service from all of the employees was wonderful. The actual room was not 4 stars. I have been much happier with rooms at the Scottish Inn than this place. Do not think it will make a romantic night!”

Feb 19, 2008 by Rick from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• It was very modern and clean.
• Hard to get to from I75, must come from east or south with out navigation.

“Nice and clean. Paid a fair price for time of year in South Florida. Out of the way a bit from I 75, I 95 is even longer, but for a few extra minutes and left and right turnes it will keep you OUT of Miami!”

Feb 16, 2008 by Laura from Morgan Hill, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Friendly staff. Clean Rooms. Easy Access.
• Everything was fine.

“Would look to stay here again if the opportunity arose.”

Feb 7, 2008 by Alberto from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Beds, quiet room, friendly rep at check in.
• The bathroom room does not stay open.

“Not far from the airport, about 15 minutes or less, great beds, rooms are ok but not huge.”

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Dec 16, 2007 by Bill from Fort Myers, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Location price.
• Very poor water pressure, no hot water in am, ac did not work well, room was always hot.

“Need to work on the basics like room ac function and hot water in the morning.”

Dec 5, 2007 by Jill from Castle Rock, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff was unbelievable - so helpful, friendly - the best hotel staff I have ever encountered!
• Nothing!

“My sister and I had an amazing weekend at the renaissance plantation - the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating - they upgraded us wherever possible when they found out we were there for a weekend away from husbands and toddlers. The staff helped to make this Christmas present we gave each other so much more special! We will definitely return and recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to fort Lauderdale!”

Nov 12, 2007 by Mary from Conroe, TX
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• It was fairly new so everything looked clean.
• It is off the beaten path of most things.

“It was a nice clean hotel. I had put the do not disturb sign on my door but was still woke up by housekeeping knocking on my door.”

Nov 2, 2007 by Gerald from Farmington Hills, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Room decor and presentation was excellent as was housekeeping.
• Our room wasn't ready when we arrived at 4:00 p.m.

“Found the experience to be delightful. Luxurious surroundings and extremely pleasant without being pretentious. We would highly recommend it and will return ourselves.”

Oct 17, 2007 by Dianne from Tewksbury, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Non smoking.
• Far from ft Lauderdale downtown.

“Excellent. Best part is that it was a totally smoke free hotel. Staff was fabulous, extremely clean and luxurious. Great piano player at the bar at night. Good food.”

Oct 3, 2007 by Brian from Carrollton, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• I liked the workout facility and pool and good staff.
• We had to stay in a handicapped accessible room and it didn't have any counter space.

“Very nice! Good access to major roads.”

Sep 25, 2007 by Erik from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Just a first class operation from a to z.
• Dining prices are a bit steep.

“Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating including housekeeping. Hotel is maintained to the absolute highest degree. Free parking, free coffee, free chocolate, great workout room and a nice pool. The hotel is located in a very nice area of ft. Lauderdale with dining/shopping right around the corner. Across the board, the hotel beats the Westin (nearby) without effort. First class!”

Aug 25, 2007 by La from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Very nice, clean, and great workout room.
• Not for tourists.

“Nice new hotel. Very clean, pleasant staff and great workout room. It is in a nice office park, but not a good hotel for families or tourists. Awesome for the business traveler. Definitely 4 star when many 4 star hotels are really more like 3-1/2 stars.”

Aug 1, 2007 by Pamela from La Jolla, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Close to the airport. The AC was the quietest I've ever heard.
• Can't think of anything negative.

“I'd stay there again in a heart beat. Everyone was super friendly.”

Jul 19, 2007 by Sally from Yardley, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• I burned my arm at breakfast (steam) and they were great! They even paid for our room.
• The only thing was they had new hot plates and when I opened it I got burned from the steam - accidents happen so I don't blame the hotel!

“The only thing I said would be better was if it had a place to get donuts or a small store near by to get something for the kids in the morning because they do not like buffets. Even though I burned my arm on the steam from the breakfast buffet I was very impressed with the staff and the manager of the restaurant. All I wanted was ice and I got a cream that worked great, a very caring staff and when I went to check out the next day there were no room charges! In this world of too many lawsuits I understand why they did that, but I want to tell them that I appreciated the fact that they did this and although I would never have sued for that, now I will make a point to return to that hotel out of appreciation that they seem to have the clients best interest in mind. You may past this to them with my thanks and tell them they earned a regular customer!”

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Jul 15, 2007 by Silvia from Toronto, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Fantastic staff.
• Nothing.

“this hotel is exceptional. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and well thought out. We enjoyed the pool and would love to go back. Outstanding people who appeared to enjoy their work. We stayed at six different hotels and resorts on this trip and this was the most impressive.”

Jul 13, 2007 by Claudine from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful pool, nice room, good pillows, and quiet, an overall nice experience.
• Wish the room was a little bigger.

“A lovely luxurious hotel in a not over the top way.”

Jul 8, 2007 by Roosevelt from Montclair, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great hotel staff, clean & good location.
• Nothing.

“Nice hotel with parking lot located about 10 minutes from FLL airport.”

Jul 6, 2007 by Carlton from Ruskin, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The hotel was very clean and conveniently located.
• The room service was more expensive than other similar 4-star hotels.

“This was our third stay at this hotel and we enjoyed the experience. The staff is friendly, we felt safe on the property and the rooms were emasculate. I look forward to staying there again in the near future.”

Jun 28, 2007 by Judd from Clermont, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[6] • Location:[10]

• Clean and nice pool.
• The staff tried entering the room while we were sleeping even after we asked them to leave.

“Very nice overall.”

Jun 23, 2007 by Craig from Plant City, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great Bed.

“This hotel is one of the finest in the Plantation area and I hope to stay here again.”

Jun 21, 2007 by Dennis from Lauderhill, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Classy and friendly hotel with good staff.
• I liked everything.

“Had a nice getaway. Dinner and staff at the BIN 595 Restaurant were excellent.”

Jun 18, 2007 by Steve from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Staff.
• Pool area needs to be cleaned more frequently.

“Great hotel, great location and a wonderful staff who makes you feel perfectly at home and special during your stay&”

Jun 15, 2007 by Robert L. from Fort Myers, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] •

• Spotless hotel room. Very clean.
• Can't think of a thing.

“Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, friendly place to stay while in West Fort Lauderdale.”

Jun 7, 2007 by Sarah from Ocala, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The hotel is beautifully decorated.
• The location is good, however outside is not quite complete.

“This hotel is strikingly beautiful in the common areas and the rooms are sparkling clean with fluffy beds and pillows. The location is excellent. However, the hotel is in an industrial park of sorts. Construction outside is worrisome during the drive to the front entrance. Entering the front door and experiencing the beauty of the lobby gave a complete sense of relief.”