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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.”

Feb 19, 2007 by John from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Restaurant buffet is convent. Hotel staff was pleasant. Pool area was very nice.
• Restaurant service was poor. Room was in need of upgrade.

“This hotel can best be described as "tired" and in need of some major upgrades. Hotel staff was fine, but the restaurant service was poor. Pool area is nice.”

Feb 19, 2007 by Carol from Fraser, MI
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• Location was good.
• Staff was rude, unfriendly and didn't know how to check anyone in, took over 20 minutes to check in.

“Hotel was clean but old. Needs updating to give it a cleaner appearance and for heaven's sake get some staff who know what they are doing.”

Feb 19, 2007 by David from Gettysburg, PA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Cannot beat the price and the room was clean.
• Older hotel with questionable elevators.

“We were very surprised with the size and the cleanliness of the room. It appeared we had new carpeting and the staff was very helpful. We will come back.”

Feb 17, 2007 by Russell from Port St Lucie, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[4] • Location:[3]

• Nothing.
• The public areas were dirty and the internet did not work.

“The general condition of the public areas of the hotel was bad. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone at all.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Feb 13, 2007 by Troy from Kissimmee, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location, rooms were comfortable.
• Smoking room was not wanted.

“It would be nice to reserve a non smoking room at the time of purchasing ticket.”

Jan 30, 2007 by Thomas from Belfast, ME
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[1]

• Leaving.
• Dirty, poor service, badly misrepresented.

“The entire experience with this hotel from the non-existent (although confirmed by phone) shuttle, the filth of the public spaces including elevator and lobby, the bathroom faucet that came off in my hand, the poor location, the room with one (1) towel etc made this a miserable travel experience. I did complain to the management which graciously refunded the room charge but I would rather have had a decent travel experience.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jan 28, 2007 by Marc from Candler, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The buffet was nice.
• The exterior tike bar closed early.

“I went to this hotel as a business traveler and it was great for that. Wireless internet everywhere. This hotel was clean, the buffet was good and I will stay there again. Be warned, it is a stop of for geezers before they go on their cruises, so lots of unattractive flabby wrinkle¿s in swim suits! Also, the old folks take longer to check infect.”

Jan 24, 2007 by Erich from Denver, CO
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[3] • Location:[3]

• Quick access to turnpike.
• Old and dirty, Ramada is not what it used to be.

“Just what you'd expect from Ramada, if you've been in one in the last five years. Dirty, poorly managed, badly in need of renovation, and a poor value. I spend nearly half of every month in hotels, so I feel well qualified to comment on this one. Like many poorly maintained hotels in s. Florida, this one smells like mold. The rooms and public areas are in real need of renovation. Hallway lighting is poor, and carpets filthy. Beds are worn, and cupped from overuse. This is one of many Ramada inns¿ I will avoid.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Jan 24, 2007 by Arthur from Courtice, ON CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[4]

• It had a clean lobby and restaurant and ample parking.
• The room was not serviced while we were there for the 2 nights.

“This was not one of the better hotels that we have stayed in. My friend and I went out at 9:30 am and returned after 4 pm. The room had still not been serviced and cleaned. Went out at 5:30pm for the evening and returned after 11pm and found that our room was not touched at all.”

Jan 17, 2007 by Karen from Lauderhill, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• The location and ample parking.
• The bathroom fixtures were much worn and poor lighting.

“This hotel was of a better quality a one point.”

Jan 16, 2007 by Gerald from Enfield, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Very comfortable, very clean, excellent for my travel needs at the time.
• Staff helps slowly.

“Was very adequate for my travel needs at the time, very clean, plenty to do nearby.”

Dec 14, 2006 by Henry R. from Staten Island, NY
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[2] • Location:[2]

• Nothing!
• The place is a disgrace.

“This is not a hotel, it more like lice infested half way house. The worst experience in thirty five years.”

Nov 6, 2006 by Bill from Beaufort, SC
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The room rate was very good.
• Halls and common areas were very tired and in need of updating.

“Good rate and convenient to the turnpike but hotel could use an updating.”

Nov 5, 2006 by John from Las Vegas, NV
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Quality and Value.
• An older property which needs some renovation.

“The Staff is friendly and helpful. The food is good at the hotel restaurant. Also it's a nice stay for the price-range; however it may not be the best place I have ever spent a couple of nights, and nothing to write home about. It's clean and comfortable and value priced. Pat, the guitarist in the hotel lounge is a living Juke box of hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's. He's a truly gifted and amazing musician. The wait Staff and Bartender Mike were also very nice.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Nov 2, 2006 by David from Cocoa, FL
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[5]

• I had a place to rest my head.
• No towels. Had to wait 45 minutes for towels to be delivered.

“I did the Name Your Price thing. Paid the same thing as if I would have paid direct through Ramada. Not going to be doing that again! No, thank you!”

Nov 2, 2006 by Kelly from Oxford, OH
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• The entrance and front desk staff were friendly and welcoming.
• The hotel was wired for Internet service in your room.

“You get more than what you pay for with this hotel. It's convenient to the Florida Turnpike and other major highway. ”

Oct 29, 2006 by Brenda W. from Neptune, NJ
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Being on the poolside.
• Could have been cleaner.

“It was great for what we were looking for. I do not if I would have liked to stay for more than 1 night.”

Oct 29, 2006 by Carmen from Spring Hill, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location, amenities, service, attractive swimming pool and hot tub.
• Bed mattresses uncomfortable for the ones that can not tolerate a firm mattress.

“This was a pre-night cruise stay for a group. Staff was wonderful. This hotel offers all the amenities and comfort of a deluxe hotel. Reception staff friendly. Not enough check in clerks at the reception area to handle multiple checks in or check out process.”

Oct 25, 2006 by Chris from Dublin, CA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Bar tender was friendly The room it self had a safe to put my personal in.
• I stayed on The 4th floor I wet to the ice mashing to get ice the mashing was not working Went to all the mashing on all other floors, on ice.

“I thought the first floor Looked like A lot of lower class people or homeless were stating and in needed a paint Job there Only 3 of 4 elevators were in working order I stayed one extra night was not given the same price I was Quoted 3 hours earlier the TV on the 1st floor is not on the same system as the other NO HBO on the 1st floor.”

Oct 18, 2006 by Tanya from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• The price and the proximity to where I needed to go.
• The service at the restaurant was poor.

“It was in close proximity to the places that I needed to visit and the price was reasonable. It was clean and I intend to stay there again when traveling to Ft. Lauderdale in February.”

Oct 18, 2006 by Steph from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Conveniently located between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike.
• Older hotels tend to smell and this one could use an update.

“Good hotel for the money, location and booking on short notice. Needs some updates and new carpets, etc.. Guests in the room next to us were fighting loudly, the hotel should have done something for the benefit of the guests in the surrounding rooms.”

Oct 5, 2006 by Steve from Indianapolis, IN
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Nothing.
• That the shower knobs came off while taking a shower

“Had to change rooms because the first room was a piece of crap.”

Oct 1, 2006 by Rena from Woodbridge, VA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• They didn't have the room I reserved without any apology. Very poor management. They ruined my whole trip..
• N/A

“I don't even want to think about our stay in this hotel. The main problem was their management. They have very unprofessional manager at the front desk. I will let all my friends and family know about this hotel.”