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Jul 24, 2008 by Penny from Naples, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• It was upscale and the pool/beach area was great.
• Charging for parking.

“Hotel was great, but one of my biggest pet peeves is having to pay an exorbitant amount for parking.”

Jul 10, 2008 by Lainey from Austin, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The suites were wonderful and location is on water taxi route.
• The self parking lot is down the block and hard to find.

“The rooms are spacious and comfortable suites. There's a full kitchen, living room and bedroom with a patio. The hotel is on the intercostals on the water taxi route. The self parking lot is down the block and not all that convenient. The valets aren't very helpful. Otherwise, it's a great hotel.”

Jul 9, 2008 by Jon from Boca Raton, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Very modern. Beautiful design.
• Parking was pricey!

“This is a beautiful hotel with very nice rooms. Everything you could want or need, plus a breathtaking view of the intercostals!”

Jun 30, 2008 by Jay from Warren, MI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Nicely appointed two-room suite.
• Bed too soft.

“Nice hotel located on north end of beach. Surrounding area needs to be brought up to rest of Ft Lauderdale. Somewhat distant from main beach shopping/dining. Second time staying there for business/leisure.”

Jun 2, 2008 by Photios from Ville St Laurent, QC CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Spacious room and spacious reception (lobby).
• The restaurant facilities for lunch or dinner had a extremely limited menu.

“Everything about this hotel was absolutely outstanding except for their lunch and or dinning facilities.”

May 18, 2008 by Ericj from Whitehouse Station, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Big, comfortable room.
• Noise from traffic on drawbridge.

“Very nice, new room feels first class. Pleasant outdoor bar and restaurant. 10-minute walk to beach but it's not much of a pedestrian area. The sidewalk is safe from traffic but some travelers could feel a little unsafe in this neighborhood. Noise from traffic could disturb some light sleeping travelers, even with windows closed. You can't sleep with windows open, even on the side away from the traffic.”

May 17, 2008 by Liz from Bemus Point, NY
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Hotel staff was friendly and helpful, room was beautiful and location was great!
• Only one ice machine for 14 floors.

“When we first entered our room, my boyfriend and I knew it was going to be a great stay. The room was luxurious and beautiful with a great balcony. The pool area was clean and very attractive with comfortable seating areas by the pool and also facing the canal the hotel was located on. Location was also great - the beach, a fantastic mall and restaurants were within walking distance. Staff were friendly and very helpful. They answered questions from where to get the best sushi to where to get the best spa treatments and their advice was great. The bar next to the pool area was a nice touch and we got some great pina coladas, too! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the Fort Lauderdale area.”

May 13, 2008 by Sarah from Nashville, TN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[1]

• Kitchen & size of room wonderful.
• Location!

“Overall, this hotel was clean, comfortable, and a very large room. The suite appears to have been recently updated and features a very nice kitchen that allows the average family the opportunity to eat in. The location of the hotel however is horrible. It is off of the beach, far from the central dining/attractions in Ft. Lauderdale, and the noise will keep you up all night. In addition, the maid service was awful. They didn't change the sheets and often didn't restock items like the shampoo, coffee, or towels. Also there is only 1 ice machine for the entire 14 floors and it never worked. Don't rely a cold drink on any given day. The pool was small, but rarely had guests at it, so it wasn't difficult to get a chair or towel. However, the lack of a working chair was something you had to search hard for. In summary, I definitely would not suggest this particular location to anyone.”

May 8, 2008 by Tom from Johnston, RI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The hotel was better than expected and the staff was great.
• The parking was a long walk from the hotel entrance.

“The two room suite was great with balcony.”

May 7, 2008 by Pam from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[2] • Location:[5]

• Nice and spacious rooms.
• Felt like a second class citizen. Pool was small and hot tub broken.

“Very nice rooms, very spacious and nice amenities for the price. The staff weren't very warm or friendly and I couldn't help but feel they didn't want to go out of their way. I watched several other customers check in early. The hot tub was out of service and the pool area very small.”

May 4, 2008 by Mary from Ankeny, IA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The rooms were beautiful and very clean-nice view also!
• Small lobby and restaurant.

“We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was beautiful. (The bathroom was especially nice, I don't think Ive ever commented on a bathroom before-but in this case it was definitely worth mentioning.).”

Apr 26, 2008 by Morris from Warrenville, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• I liked the location of the hotel.
• The room was too small to be called "suite".

“Called the room service a couple of times for which I was told to call the housekeeping unit, when called the housekeeping, I kept getting an answering machine. I was told the room has a king size bed which was not the case; the room had a queen size bed.”

Apr 23, 2008 by Richard from Winston Salem, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Very good location.
• Noisy wedding party and no free parking.

“Very clean and comfortable in a good location. Parking was charge at $14 per night and I really hate to have to pay for parking especially at a hotel.”

Apr 22, 2008 by Catherine from Hazleton, PA
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful, clean, spacious rooms with kitchenette including dishes, pots/pans, silverware, microwave, stove, dishwasher. Big bathroom & shower.
• Only 1 ice machine in whole hotel that didn't work.

“I'd recommend Double tree hotels to anyone. They are the nicest, cleanest, friendliest hotels with all amenities.”

Apr 22, 2008 by Sarah from Ossining, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Efficient, comfortable, luxurious, modern, friendly.
• Fitness center too small.

“Friendly staff welcomed me late at night with a warm cookie, and speedy check-in. The suite was clean and sleek with a huge LCD TV and nice view of the intercostals. The room was quiet and I was able to get a goodnight's rest in a very comfortable bed. Hit the "fitness center" the next morning, which had good equipment, but was too small. Enjoyed the terrace by the waterway, and already had been expressed checked-out. All-in-all a very enjoyable experience.”

Apr 19, 2008 by Gail C. from Peachtree City, GA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Nice work out room.
• The service in the restaurant was very bad.

“The staff at the hotel was wonderful. I spoke to the manager about the service in the restaurant and how long it took me to get my order and that the food was cold when I got it. I could have understood if the restaurant was busy but there was only 11 people in the whole place. they took the whole order off my bill. I thought that was very appropriate.”

Apr 19, 2008 by Marybeth from New Castle, DE
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Spacious suite, comfortable, nice view.
• Restaurant not opens late.

“Nice surprise! Well-located hotel, not oceanfront, but on the waterway and only a few long blocks to the ocean. Spacious suite room had nice view; bed was really comfortable, staff extremely courteous, helpful & polite. A great deal!”

Apr 17, 2008 by Jeannette from Rocky River, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Great location.
• Staff was not able to direct us to things we needed outside the hotel.

“Over all the hotel was wonderful. My sweetheart and I wanted a getaway, and this place really did it! Great location. Just steps to the beach. Our room over looked the waterway. Really cute!”

Apr 16, 2008 by Robert from Key West, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The room service was exceptional, prompt; food was great.
• Housekeepers knocked twice on the door despite the "do not disturb" sign posted.

“We enjoyed our stay and would return. The rooms are quiet and clean. Great room service menu. The downside: there was ample parking yet they charge $17.00/ day and the housekeepers bang on the door despite the posted 'do not disturb' sign on the door.”

Apr 14, 2008 by Margaret O. from Medford, MI
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Spacious well-appointed contemporary room furnishings, great bathroom.
• Elevators did not work well for a building of its size.

“Large suites, great beds, kitchens with plenty of glasses and dishes, pleasant balcony with a view of the Intercostals, good flat screen TV in living room. Would be great for a small family or, like us, for a couple who want plenty of room.”

Apr 13, 2008 by Steve from Maple Grove, MN
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Large rooms.
• Maid service is horrible.

“Nice large rooms, good views of the city and water, large plasma TV. Maid service is horrible. They do not clean well if at all. The service if very poor.”

Apr 11, 2008 by Allison from Gainesville, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Suite type property, clean, upscale, good location.
• Mandatory parking fees.

“This hotel was a few blocks from the beach, easy walking distance to beach, stores, and food places. I did not visit the pool or other amenities, although they looked very nice clean and attractive. The room was extremely comfortable and would have been perfect for a longer stay.”

Apr 10, 2008 by Ed from Melbourne, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very clean.
• Did not come with towels when called.

“Great location. Close to beaches and downtown-very clean and a professional staff.”

Apr 8, 2008 by Jenn from Camden, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Lovely room.
• Nothing.

“It was phenomenal and they gave warm freshly baked cookies upon arrival.”

Apr 7, 2008 by Corey from Lexington, KY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The rooms were fabulous.
• The $20 parking for one night that still requires a hike to the hotel.

“This hotel is great. The rooms are marvelous. It is in walking distance of the beach as well as the mall. Anything you could need is right there.”

Apr 7, 2008 by Elizabeth from West Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Everything. The location was great! A water taxi came right up to the hotel and we toured the waterways, shopping and dining. Wonderful staff.
• There was nothing.

“The Gallery One is a beautiful hotel. The art hanging on the walls was interesting. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet daily was delicious. The location was perfect. A water taxi tour is a must. The shopping is excellent and the many art galleries Downtown Fort Lauderdale are very interesting. Valet service was reasonable at $17/day. They were quick, took care of the car, and were friendly. I would love to stay here again.”

Apr 6, 2008 by Greg from Canton, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Furnishings are excellent with tasteful decor.
• No free parking.

“Great hotel. Excellent furnishings and very tastefully decorated. Wireless internet worked well although you have to pay extra, which seems excessive in today's market. Hotel is conveniently located to great dining and an easy walk to beach.”

Mar 30, 2008 by Joanne from West Hempstead, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great location, spotlessly clean.
• Parking fee was a little pricey.

“Second time we stayed there. Loved everything about it, spacious suites and handy kitchen area.”

Mar 21, 2008 by Lisa from Coldstream, BC CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[6] • Location:[10]

• Fabulous spacious room.
• Hot tub was not working.

“Staff didnt know much about the attractions that were not in the general area. There was a bus line that took us too many places that the hotel staff was unaware of. The lounge chairs were broken and the hot tub/spa was under construction. Otherwise, the stay there was fabulous.”

Mar 21, 2008 by Willie from Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The suite I stayed in was fantastic!
• The exercise room was just with very little equipment.

“I have stayed in many hotels & suites. This hotel (suite) was beyond my beliefs. I was so impressed that I took pictures of the room. I felt like I was in a upscale apartment. Kitchen, living room, master bedroom & separate bathroom. I would recommend anyone making an effort to get this site on their next visit to the area.”

Mar 20, 2008 by Jeanie from Clearlake, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Deluxe suite, water taxis.
• Food.

“This was a pleasant surprise! It was a beautiful location, walking or water taxi to all restaurants. I will come back just to stay longer at the hotel!”

Mar 14, 2008 by Sean from Largo, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The room was very spacious and comfortable.
• It could have had a better hot tub.

“The hotel was excellent. The rooms were spacious and well-equipped and the view was to die for. For the price, there is no better value on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.”

Mar 14, 2008 by Theresa from Colbert, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The rooms were big and comfortable.
• Burnt my hand at breakfast buffet.

“Great place to stay for young and old alike. Convenient to shops and restaurants.”

Mar 14, 2008 by Michal from Schiller Park, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Big rooms with kitchen, living room and balcony, very nice pool and piece of beach.
• No fan in the bathroom.

“Very nice hotel with everything I expected-suits are great. Very nice swimming pool, very nice piece of beach with a bar.”

Mar 14, 2008 by Kelly from Bay City, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful room, nice in room kitchen facilities and furniture.
• Small pool, hot tub under construction.

“Would gladly stay again!”

Mar 7, 2008 by Carl from Nashua, NH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• 2 Blocks from the beach.
• Far from the airport $25 cab ride but was listed as Ft. Lauderdale/Airport.

“Clean attractive lobby and hotel. The room was large and nice Marble bathroom. Very large rooms, newly decorated and had a 42" flat panel TV in the sitting room and a large TV in the separate bedroom. Only 1 ice machine and it was on the 4th floor. We where in the 9th. Also my wife likes a lighted magnifying mirror which was not provided.”

Mar 7, 2008 by Randy from Greeneville, TN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• I like the location and the service and information I received from the staff.

“I enjoyed the vacation and the staff. My room was excellent.”

Mar 7, 2008 by Craig from Richmond Hill, ON CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great hotel, clean, comfy bed. Good location.
• No airport shuttle.

“More than pleased with my stay. Room was big and clean. The bed was really comfy also great pillows. Good location, friendly staff. My only negative comment being there was no complimentary airport shuttle.”

Mar 5, 2008 by Michael from Destin, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location and size of rooms.
• Cluttered front entry for car arrival.

“Very nice hotel in a very good location.”

Mar 3, 2008 by Beth from Evanston, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The night person at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful.
• Nothing! Loved everything.

“This is a beautiful, clean, luxury hotel for a great price. They took perfect care of us from the moment we walked in the door until the moment we left. The night we got there, my friend called the desk to ask for some extra Kleenex and the gentleman from the front desk actually delivered them to our door himself. The bedrooms and bathrooms were beautiful and incredibly clean. We also loved the balcony overlooking the pool.”

Mar 2, 2008 by David from Shawnee, KS
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• My wife and I found this hotel to be excellent for the money.
• Valet parking is really the only option.

“Great hotel at a great price. We had to pay $17 for valet parking, but it is in a great location near the beach and all that Fort Lauderdale has to offer. It is very clean and modern.”

Mar 1, 2008 by Liz from Wallington, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[6] • Location:[10]

• The large bathroom, the sitting area with TV and the bed was very comfortable.
• The door to the bedroom seemed a bit commercial and the bellboy wasn't very pleasant.

“Overall my stay was great! I would definitely stay at this hotel again.”

Feb 29, 2008 by Ron from Vero Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very, nice & clean.
• The plasma wasn't working but they responded within 5 minutes.

“Great hotel. I recommend it to anyone!”

Feb 22, 2008 by Yves from Montreal, QC CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Great suite, great pool, great location close to galleria and taxi boat.
• Go park at the galleria and save 20$!

“Everything was top notch modern design, 2 big flat LG TV s, and great location. WOW.”

Feb 16, 2008 by Franny from Fort Erie, ON CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The hotel had Great Staff and was all I wanted and needed in a hotel.
• I have no complaint!

“This hotel was a perfect place and was in a very good location. The staff was very good and accommodating.”

Feb 10, 2008 by Melissa from Maineville, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful, luxurious, incredible, best part of our trip, better than the cruise!
• Only one elevator working.

“I just needed a place to stay overnight to get from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami where our cruise departed the next day. I was surprised that the night at this hotel was the best part of the trip. I wanted to live there!”

Feb 7, 2008 by Michael from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• I liked the value for what I paid and the all-suite rooms.
• Only one elevator was in service, hotel ATM shorted me $100.

“I found the hotel to be a good value for the price I paid, especially because all rooms are suites with plenty of space. Also the rooms have kitchen facilities, refrigerators, microwaves, etc. The bathrooms are clean and feature luxury shower stalls with no bathtub, which is fine with me. The beds are also very comfortable.”

Feb 6, 2008 by Wayne from Los Angeles, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Plasma TV, solid walls.
• $14 parking per night.

“The hotel charges $14/night parking. Internet service $10/day in the rooms, computers were down in the business center.”

Feb 5, 2008 by Marzena from Highland Park, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Upscale friendly and worthy.
• We couldn't smoke in it but that's ok too.

“Will recommend to everyone, hotel is very nice and friendly.”

Feb 5, 2008 by Robert from Berkley, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful rooms with a flat screen TV.
• How slow the elevators system works.

“Beautiful room with a lot of marble and a flat screen TV in the living room area. Pull out sofa bed was very comfortable for a pull out. Would stay again. Only down fall on the stay was the wait and the lines for the elevators.”