Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 05 Aug 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel was great. Beds were comfortable and hotel very clean and located perfectly in downtown area. I booked it the last time I came to Fort Lauderdale and I was fortunate enough to get it again. The staff is always so wonderful and friendly.

Positives: The beds are so comfortable. Staff was great too.

Negatives: Parking was $20 a night and I think it was going up to $25.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 16 Jul 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Nightly parking to expensive. Gym not equipped fully.

Positives: Beds were nice.

Negatives: Location not great.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 03 Jun 2011 rated 2 out of 10.

Awful. I stayed in a Hampton inn my last trip to Ft.Lauderdale and it was a lot nicer and cleaner than this hotel. They don't make you aware that you will be paying 25$ a night just to park which adds to the price of your stay. The room was dirty the bathroom was disgusting and the room smelled like smoke for the 3 night we stayed. We could hear every noise on our floor. It wasn't worth what we spent at all.

Positives: Nothing

Negatives: Loud and smelly and room was dirty. No room service guide or any latitude on hotel services in our room, not even a drink machine.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 31 May 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

This was an excellent pre-cruise hotel and I would recommend it highly to anyone wanting a clean, friendly, modern hotel close to the cruiseport. Great shuttle service for $6.00.

Positives: Very friendly, helpful, clean and excellent location for pre-cruise stay.

Negatives: A breakfast restaurant option would be nice.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 29 May 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Only stayed 1 night but it was very comfortable. The only draw back was the $20.00 charge to park our car. Have never experienced that and would have picked a different hotel because of that cost.

Positives: The proximity to the airport.

Negatives: The $20.00 charges to park our car.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 May 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

The hotel was nice, but I can not say that it was a true 4 star hotel. Connie at the front desk was very nice and professional.

Positives: Connie was very nice and friendly.

Negatives: This was not a 4 star hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 25 Mar 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Great location walking distance to great food, coffee and the staff was the best I have encountered anywhere regardless of flag! The best!

Positives: The staff was helpful and every one i encountered remembered my name and addressed me as such! GREAT

Negatives: The pool was closed by health department for one afternoon. It was resolved quickly.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 22 Jan 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Very nice. Strawberry water in the lobby is a nice touch.

Positives: The stamped toilet paper rolls. Great lobby and gym.

Negatives: Charge for Wi-Fi, $20 parking fee for hotel guests.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 16 Dec 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

A really great value for the money. We loved the location, short walk to dinner, and proximity to cruise port is a plus!

Positives: Very comfortable room, very friendly and accommodating staff.

Negatives: Having to wait until after 3 pm to check into our room. Parking fee is high.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 07 Dec 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Very nice hotel, especially convenient to the cruise port.

Positives: Room and furnishings very comfortable.

Negatives: I relate the parking fee the same as the airline bag fee as unnecessary extra fee.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 16 Nov 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Would recommend this hotel to anyone, very comfortable and spacious.

Positives: Absolutely beautiful and such a great location!

Negatives: Can't think of anything bad about the hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 05 Oct 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Very well appointed public and private spaces. Quiet and comfortable room. Staff was very professional, friendly and accommodating.

Positives: The front desk person took care of my every need.

Negatives: Smoking allowed right in front of entrance door.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 14 Jun 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel was very clean and attractive. Modern looking, the staff was friendly, professional, and eager to help. I was very satisfied with my stay and would gladly stay at this location in the future.

Positives: The staff was of the most friendly and helpful that I have encountered.

Negatives: I have nothing negative to state.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 27 Apr 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

well located , easy to find and excellent staff

Positives: Very convenient to the cruise port and local shopping.

Negatives: Problems with the room wi-fi but lobby had good supply of computers.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 05 Apr 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

We had a good pre-cruise stay at this convenient, friendly hotel. The room smelled like smoke despite a nonsmoking policy, but we were able to cope. A small plumbing issue was quickly solved by the friendly staff.

Positives: Very friendly staff.

Negatives: Odor in room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 25 Feb 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Updated and very nice decor. Staff was very helpful. Pool was not heated and hot tub was dirty.

Positives: Very friendly staff.

Negatives: Restaurant was pricey.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Jan 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

The hotel needs to use less deodorizer in the hallways and hotel rooms. If you clean something appropriately, you do not need to sprinkle stuff on the carpets.

Positives: Location to cruise terminal was excellent.

Negatives: The restaurant, and the food left a lot to be desired. First room reeked of deodorizer, and second room much better.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 18 Jan 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

I was very pleased with this hotel. Met all my expectations and above. Great staff and cleanliness was outstanding. Would come here to stay again.

Positives: Wonderful beds,

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 17 Jan 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Beautiful hotel, clean, modern and comfortable.

Positives: Location

Negatives: No shuttle.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 18 Dec 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

This hotel has recently been renovated. It's as lovely as ever. My only complaint is that the room was very dusty. That's unacceptable. Why bother renovating when housekeeping can't keep the rooms sparkling. Everything was in working order, the beds are comfortable and the hotel staff very friendly. We were going on a cruise and although there is no complimentary shuttle to the port, we were able to take a van for $5.00 per person. Again, the staff was wonderful in helping me after we arrived at the port and I left my passport in the van. By the time I called them, the driver noticed it and returned it immediately to me. I would not hesitate to stay here again despite a little dust in the room.

Positives: Great staff, wonderful location, and comfortable rooms.

Negatives: Room was very dusty!

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 11 Dec 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Quality hotel, clean and comfortable room, very pleasant stay.

Positives: Hotel was very clean/efficient check in and services.

Negatives: No shuttle from airport or to cruise ship.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 24 Nov 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Hotel staff was professional, amenities were appropriate for the location.

Positives: Location

Negatives: Parking was not free for guests and quite expensive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 23 Nov 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Overall it was excellent for our needs.

Positives: Location was good and clean.

Negatives: Restaurant in hotel pricey and it did not include breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 01 Nov 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Hotel was very nice, quiet in the room. Everyone was very friendly and helpful offering to assist in any way. Would definitely stay there again.

Positives: The view of the waterway.

Negatives: Over priced soft drinks, water, and juices.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 14 Oct 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Nice newer facility.

Positives: Nice newer facility.

Negatives: After paying the self parking fee I couldn't get out of the garage the next morning. Had to park, go back in, get a card to leave.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Sep 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

We arrived around 8 PM from the North Coast we were tired and hungry. The lady at the front desk was so nice she gave us lots of information on things to do in the area. Next to the elevator was a glass jar filled with oranges and water to drink. That was so refreshing, our room was very nice including a large flat screen TV. The king size bed was very comfy with lots of pillows. Bathroom was a little on the small side.

Positives: From the moment we arrived the staff was great. The location is walking distance from restaurants, stores and the water taxi.

Negatives: The only thing we did not like was that they did not have a hot tub. It was a sauna so no jets or hot water.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Sep 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

We arrived very late at the hotel and were tired from traveling. It was a pleasant surprise to be greeted with such enthusiasm & checked in quickly. We were very pleased with our accommodations and definitely feel we got a great value for the price. My only complaint is that on the first morning, we went downstairs to eat breakfast in the hotel bistro. When we were done with our meal & received the ticket, I nearly fell out of my chair! Our breakfast cost more than any of our other meals, including the one at the local Mai Kai restaurant. Overall, we were completely satisfied with things!

Positives: All the staff were very friendly and helpful!

Negatives: The bistro is

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Aug 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Hotel was good and comfortable. Since it was not in a downtown area, paying for self parking was a extra that should have been included in the booking price. Would stay there again.

Positives: Good location.

Negatives: Paying for self parking, include it in the booking price.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 26 Jun 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

What an excellent location near beaches, shopping, downtown Fort Lauderdale. The value was far above what I was expecting. Attentive staff, gorgeously appointed room, exceptional comfort. I would gladly return at twice the price!

Positives: Beautifully appointed. Excellent value from Priceline!

Negatives: Hot tub jets were not forceful at all.