User Reviews for Fort Lauderdale Ramada Plaza Hotel and Resort

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Dec 8, 2008 by Lewis from Louisa,KY
Overall Rating: 4

• Rooms were clean.
• They charged me 9.99 for some type of fee and waved the fee for an attractive lady that checked in later.

“Motel was very nice the only problem we had was the hallway to our room on the 3rd floor had the worse smell that
I have ever smelled.”

Nov 7, 2008 by
Overall Rating: 5

• The pool.
• It smelled like cigarettes and beer.

“The staff was very nice but the hotel smelled of cigarette smoke and stale beer. They had no cribs available for infants. We did not get a chance to enjoy the pool though it did look awesome. The location was great and very convenient!”

Oct 28, 2008 by Lyle
Overall Rating: 7

• They are working on it to improve the whole place.
• The room smelled musty or moldy.

“Fine for the money, we got what we paid for.”

Sep 9, 2008 by Rosalind A. from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[4] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Hotel charged separate resort fee/day when hotel was not near resort quality.

“However, I did not expect the hotel to be so low quality for the extra fee charged! The elevators are really slow, the carpet always looks dirty & the rooms were really humid despite the AC. Don't think you could argue against paying the extra fee even if you did not use the resort features that would be basics for other hotels (pool, pool towels, WiFi.). At the restaurant, I had ordered breakfast with eggs, toast, & tater tots. There was a long hair in my eggs and a shorter piece of hair on my tater tots! Put some nets on in the kitchen people! On the plus side, the hotel greeter was really nice and the restaurant's breakfast buffet is good. Overall, I would not recommend this place for anyone.”

Jul 31, 2008 by Anne from South Bend, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The pool area and hot tub was very nice and relaxing.
• I did not like having to pay for using the computer in the business area.

“Nice and accommodating.”

Jul 10, 2008 by John from Mount Olive, NC
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[4] • Location:[1]

• Everything else.

“Wouldn't recommend to my in-law much less anyone I actually liked.”

Jun 5, 2008 by Mike from Ocala, FL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• The pool area was quite the party spot.
• There was a $5 resort fee that you had to pay directly to the hotel and was not disclosed until checkout!

“The hotel was convenient to restaurants and shopping and was easy to access from the Turnpike. For an older hotel, the rooms are kept up and clean, but a little dated. Great for a family on a budget, lots of activities like the pool, arcade, and tennis courts! Overall a decent experience, except for the hidden $5 "resort" fee that was not disclosed until I went to check out! I tried to argue about it.”

Jun 5, 2008 by Aj from Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful, clean and the price were wonderful.
• They didn't give you an invoice at the end of your stay.

“Location was great, clean, beautiful get away with pool, hot tub and bar, very, comfortable.”

Jun 2, 2008 by Michael from Stone Mt., GA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Amenities.
• Extra charge for local calls.

“Excellent value for the money.”

May 23, 2008 by Frank from Pompano Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Price.

“The hotel was ok but the $10 surcharge is very deceptive.”

May 1, 2008 by Tony from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Hotel is convenient to major streets.
• NA.

“Hotel is a basic hotel nothing grand hotel staff is very friendly and helpful hotel has nice pool, Jacuzzi and tennis courts this hotel has seen better days but for 2 stars its good enough.”

Apr 28, 2008 by Mike from Mesa, AZ
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[4]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“Everything was nasty from the towels to the bed sheets. The tissue looked like it was used and put back in the box. The water from the sink and faucet smelt weird. The air conditioner was old and cut off at random times. almost everything in the room was broke or dirty.”

Apr 15, 2008 by Kyoung H. from Rockville, MD
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[3] • Location:[6]

• Swimming pool was good.
• Didn't have non-smoking room after 10pm.

“Nice hotel for one night stay.”

Mar 31, 2008 by Ida from Amesbury, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Layout was good, pool available, restaurant in house.
• Too far from airport and port where we needed to be resulting in too much additional travel costs.

“Hotel was adequate for our needs, and location was too far from Downtown. Food was good, service was very good.”

Mar 18, 2008 by Becky from Kirksville, MO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• The pool area was nice.
• It is located in a rough neighborhood. I was a homeless person sleeping from my window.

“The game room and the kids room are currently being remodeled. The hotel was ok. I would stay here again.”

Feb 27, 2008 by Jim from Omaha, NE
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Room very attractive, roomy and comfortable.
• One elevator was broke down the other barely worked you didn't know what floor you were going to end up on.

“Good location close to I=95 and Florida turnpike away from the Downtown congestion. Restaurant had great buffet in evening service very slow however for breakfast had a great waiter, never let the coffee cup get empty.”

Feb 20, 2008 by John from Farmington Hills, MI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[4] • Location:[4]

• Absolutely nothing, even exit sign were not there.
• I liked nothing.

“Do not recommend this hotel to any one till they fix it, blankets have holes, sheets smell like cigarettes.”

Feb 19, 2008 by Kevin from Highland, UT
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• Nothing. There are no redeeming qualities about this hotel for the price.
• The hotel was dirty throughout, the internet didn't work, and the staff was indifferent.

“We stayed here because it was the only hotel with an open room. It was not a 2-star hotel. The staff was lethargic when we checked in. The carpet in the halls was filthy. We got a "suite", but it felt more like a hotel suited for seedy whores. There were bits of trash and crumbs throughout the room and along the edges of the carpet. The carpet was stained and felt so dingy on our feet that we wore sandals as we walked around. The furniture was probably 30 years old and the TV stands were scratched and had large chunks taken out of their bases. The wireless internet did not work. Then, in the morning they wanted to charge us an extra $5 for the amenities, including the internet. The bath water was brown, and the drain was clogged so that you were almost up to your calves in brown water before your shower was done. The beds were okay, but even in the suite, there were 2 double beds instead of two queen beds or one king. At one point during the night, a hotel employee used his access card and entered our room announcing he was "here for the party". We noticed that even though the hotel was booked full, there were several employees who were using access keys to get into rooms. One of the elevators didn't work at all. The working elevator had buttons falling off of the panel and the lights didn't work. The room was also filthy with dirty carpet and smudge marks all over the walls. This hotel was terrible. Do not stay here.”

Feb 18, 2008 by Ariela from Brooklyn, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[8] • Location:[1]

• The pool, hammock and outdoor scenery.
• Ghetto environment- dirty surroundings. Not feeling safe.

“Upon arrival, my partner and I were drawn to the aromas wafting from the restaurant. Once checked in however, we were discouraged by the smells emanating from the hallways which was something like an ammonia mop used on a wet carpet. We couldn't escape it. The overall appearance of the common areas was worn and in need of repair/replacement. Tile would be much cleaner and easier to keep that way. The carpet was old and smelly and there seemed to be a system in use to freshen the stale air. It just wasn't masking the truth of the matter. The garden where the Tiki bar and pool are located was our oasis and found a hammock that we nestled in for over an hour. This was the best part of the hotel stay as this is where most of the money and energy is spent, obviously. It was beautiful.”

Feb 18, 2008 by Harvey from Euclid, OH
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[5]

• There was decent activities area inside the hotel.
• The overall quality of the hotel is outdated as far as rooms.

“The hotel staff in my opinion was as professional as I have experienced there was a lot of visible hores play happening amongst the employs during times of customers check-in. Unorganized in that manner as well. The rooms were outdated as far as the TV, dressers, the iron blew every fuse in the room and the were unsafe use of extensions cords. Overloaded cords.”

Feb 16, 2008 by Nelson from Pompano Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• It met my needs in a comfortable atmosphere.
• They first tried to put me in a smoking room.

“I was pleased with the staff. They were courteous and pleasant.”

Feb 6, 2008 by Jackie from Madison, WI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• The pool area was very nice.
• The elevators were scary.

“A good value. We stayed at another hotel in town for the same price and it was terrible.”

Jan 30, 2008 by Frank from The Villages, FL
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Room was clean.
• T.V. was poor condition.

“Good for business traveler, old but there trying to keep up.”

Jan 26, 2008 by Ronald from Wildwood, MO
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[4] • Location:[6]

• Nothing.
• Dirty, old, wireless internet didn't work, charged additional resort fee.

“Would be a poor 1 star hotel.”

Jan 25, 2008 by Ray from Carol Stream, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“The hotel is misrepresented as a resort and in its star rating. The shower water is greenish/yellow, the carpet needs to be changed 10 years ago.”

Jan 23, 2008 by Doug from Naples, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• Clean, good location.
• No internet access in rear of hotel.

“Very clean, upscale with nice facilities. Fifteen-minute drive to Hard Rock Casino.”

Jan 21, 2008 by Rick from Rimrock, AZ
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[4]

• Absolutely nothing.
• The hotel was old, uncared for and roach infested.

“If you have a choice between this hotel and a Sewer Grate on the street, it's pretty much of a toss up.”

Jan 12, 2008 by Ronald from Wildwood, MO
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• Convenient.
• Charged extra $5/day resort fee. Old. Dirty. Restaurant not open until 7AM. Wireless didn't work.

“Terrible Hotel. Should not be rated a 2 star.”

Jan 7, 2008 by William from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[3]

• Nice whirlpool.
• Well-worn rooms, pricey dining, hidden $5/night "resort fee".

“Property has seen better days. Lots of malfunctioning equipment, from card readers on doors to flush mechanisms on toilets. Filthy elevator carpeting. Lack of investment shows. Can not recommend this property.”

Nov 24, 2007 by Joe from Guadalupe, CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[1] • Location:[2]

• Close to Airport.

“Some thug black man standing there. He was security. Told me to go up to front desk and they did not even apologize. I should have gotten a free night. I take it with a grain of salt and consider the source. What a low life bunch. I also was hustled into a time share hustle. They slid an invitation under the door and I went to talk to the hustlers who lied that I would get 3 free trips if I went for an hour or two tops. Well I went got up early my last day and went over to the place and it was a joke. 3 hrs. Hard sell by 3 different hustlers from NYC. And it was awful. I ended up with one lousy trip and that was not guaranteed. And all the salesmen were like mafia types. Hoods and hustlers. Talk about a hard sell. What a joke. And Ramada put its' name on that. They were hand in hand. Hustling the tourists and others.”

Nov 4, 2007 by Sissy from Tamarac, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• The receptionist was very upbeat and friendly.
• It was old, must and not as clean as I would have liked.

“You'd be better off at an extended stay.”

Oct 8, 2007 by Tiffany from Columbus, OH
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• The front desk clerks were friendly.
• The walls were extremely thin; the cleaning staff was extremely noisy in the early morning before dawn.

“Although cheap this hotel was extremely dirty and dingy. From the yellow water which they claim is safe to the thin walls. Avoid unless you really hard up on money and can't afford anything else.”

Oct 7, 2007 by Elaine from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The staff was very friendly and helpful.
• Pictures showed pool and Jacuzzi that were working not under construction.

“The hotel was wonderful unfortunately I booked there because it had a pool and a Jacuzzi that were under construction. The only reason I stayed at a hotel instead of my friend house was to use the facilities. I would use the hotel again.”

Oct 4, 2007 by Tyla from Hilliard, OH
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing!
• Bugs, pool was closed the whole time, showers didn't work, ect.

“This hotel was horrible and I would never stay in it again! It had bugs the showers went from hot to cold the whole time you used them, I wanted a place with a pool and the pool was closed the whole time we were there. The "business center" was an old computer on an old worn down table. The elevators didn't work. Overall I hated staying in this hotel it was horrible.”

Sep 29, 2007 by Gerardo from Boca Raton, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• It was good for the money.
• No complaints.

“It was good and I would stay there again if I happen to go to Florida in the future I had no complaints about the hotel. My wife and kids liked too.”

Sep 21, 2007 by Angela from Westerville, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The pool area was clean.
• The rooms were out-dated and needed new carpet and wallpaper.

“Great price. Not as close to downtown and airport as I had hoped.”

Aug 15, 2007 by Pam from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• I liked that the rooms were clean; the pool area was very nice.
• The buffet breakfast needed some improvement, the food had no taste.

“Overall, the hotel was nice. I would stay there again.”

May 30, 2007 by Federico from Doral, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[1] • Location:[4]

• The service, they don't know what this word means.

“The staff at this hotel doesn't have a clue of what costumer service means. They didn't help me with any of the needs that I had as a guest. They have a terrible attitude when answering phones and speaking to people. I am from Costa Rica a 3rd world country and I got the feeling I didn't leave my country when I spoke to this people. At this moment I have a deposit freeze in my credit card account and my bank asked me for a letter from them saying that they are not going to charge me for anything and the people at this hotel simply told me that they don't do that, that they don't send faxes and that my bank is lying to me, that's it! So if you want to get a feeling of what to expect at a -1 star hotel in a third world country like Costa Rica, visit the Ramada Plaza Ft Lauderdale, I am positive they will give you the worst they can.”

May 28, 2007 by William from Glastonbury, CT
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[6]

• It was inexpensive.
• Four days after check out there's still an authorization hold on my account!

“Hallways were in dire need of new carpets! Most elevator buttons didn't light up. Card key didn't work in side entrance. Hotel receptionist at check in was very pleasant. Hotel receptionist at check out wasn't well mannered and just had a general laid back bad attitude.”

May 14, 2007 by Marilyn from Hallandale, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• It was good and comfortable.
• Towels were not in good condition.

“Over all it was good. Dinner buffet was limited and what I mention above towels were flaky (not to good condition).”

May 11, 2007 by Adrianna from Hampton, VA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[1]

• The food was great.
• Horrible condition of the hotel.

“This was one of the most horrifying experiences I have ever had in any hotel. I would probably never book a hotel online ever again. The hotel was dirty, cheap and old. Elevators did not work most of the time, the hotel was dirty, the staff was unfriendly. Pictures online did not match the rooms in the hotel. The hotel uploaded the address as Ft. Lauderdale but in reality this hotel is located on a different city about 30 minutes away from Ft Lauderdale. During my checkout I had to fight with the staff because they had applied charges made by a different guest to my credit card. I will never stay at this location and will never recommend anyone to do so.”

Apr 21, 2007 by Mrs. B. from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[2] • Location:[5]

• The pool.
• The staff is incompetent and has charged my credit card at random for something I did n to owe. I have to report them for fraud at the bank.

“See 13. The hotel is extremely poorly run. The smoke alma was beeping and needed a new battery. It took two phone calls to get it changed. The hotel forte to wake me up in the a.m. I have a business appt. And finally my credit card was charged with $15 which I do not owe. I cannot speak to any intelligent person to get it credited and it is my attention to report the management to Wenham hotels for dishonesty.”

Apr 6, 2007 by Barb from Lyndon Station, WI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Neat and clean. Safe.
• No microwave or refrigerator in room.

“Very nice, clean and efficient hotel. Staff was helpful. Nice pool area. Safe and secure area. Convenience stores near by. Very pleasant stay.”

Mar 25, 2007 by Roger from San Angelo, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• It was clean and comfortable and well located.
• It didn't have a free breakfast.

“It was everything I expected which was not true of a hotel I got the first night of my trip which was more expensive and should have been rated a one star.”

Mar 17, 2007 by Murray from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Nothing.
• Cracked toilet, tile broken off, no internet.

“The toilet base was cracked, room 255 and barely glued together, the tiles in the bathroom were falling off the wall. Totally unacceptable.”

Mar 15, 2007 by Ron from Oxford, MI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Cheap.
• Location.

“I called within 10 minutes of booking this room because after I did a Map quest on it I found it was not located in the Fort Lauderdale area. The staff even admitted this to me. If this was Fort Lauderdale, then Pontiac is Detroit! When customer service means nothing to you, your company means nothing to me! ”

Mar 14, 2007 by Scott from Yakima, WA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Solid 2 star as promised. Great price.
• Location. Has a pool and tennis court. Not a resort as claimed.

“An average, cheap hotel that tries hard. Not really a resort. Small grounds and limited parking.”

Mar 12, 2007 by Rod from Mascotte, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“It was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in, claiming to be a 2 star facility. I will never stay or recommend someone to stay at this facility. My wife and I were lied to by the manager on down and it seemed to be a big joke to them. I have actually stayed in 5 star resorts with two bedroom, two bath facilities for the same amount of money. Do yourself a favor and take this so called hotel off your list, before your reputation is completely destroyed.”

Mar 11, 2007 by Connie from Greensburg, PA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Clean.
• Supposed to get a wake up call but they didn't do it.

“We were supposed to get a 5:00 am wake up call to be able to make it to port everglades. They did not call either of our rooms. We were lucky that one of the people in our party woke up about 5:30. We had to rush to get to the port before it departed for the Bahamas. Upon returning to the hotel after our Bahamas stay the hotel manager was rude.”

Mar 8, 2007 by Nikki from Newton, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Clean sheets. exercise room.
• Bathtub was stained permanently.

“Easy access to main roads. Friendly staff. clean sheets. Grocery store across the street. I felt safe.”