Holiday Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Airport

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Sep 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

Great location for a person just passing through for a few days. It is near to Fort Lauderdale Airport and Aventura Mall.

Positives: The location of the hotel was great and it had access to nearby stores and shops.

Negatives: Nothing bad to say.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 23 Sep 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Had to stand in water to take a shower because once again this is a hotel that has not updated it's bathroom facility. A walk in shower would be more ideal and also more likely to drain because the drains don't have the permanent strainers in them.

Positives: Apartment style room with separate bedroom area.

Negatives: Old style bathtub/shower which did not drain.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 01 May 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Easy to get to airport. Great mattress. Great breakfast. Great shower. Friendly staff. The breakfast staff was very good remembering how we liked tea and coffee, quick to bring water when requested, quick to smile and say thank you. The pancakes were beautiful and delicious. We also had a good dinner experience even though we arrived ten minutes before the restaurant closed they were happy to serve us. Dining experience was a 10.

Positives: Great mattress, great shower, great breakfast, excellent staff.

Negatives: No complaints.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 29 Mar 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

The hotel and its staff were pleasant. The overall appearance of the lobby and the rooms were somewhat of a letdown, but the pool area more than made up for anything the general areas lacked. The room was spacious, stocked with all the amenities and was comfortable, just not very upscale in my opinion.

Positives: Magnificent pool and outdoor bar.

Negatives: The room itself was standard - not what I would expect of a 3 star hotel room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Mar 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel was more than expected. The rooms were very clean and well decorated. The hotel in general was very clean and well kept. The food on the menu looked a little pricey so we did not dine there. They did recommend a fantastic Cuban restaurant close by. They were very accommodating. They opened their conference room to keep our luggage while we relaxed by the beautiful pool. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. In my opinion this hotel should have a higher star rating. The beds were memory foam beds too! Very comfortable! We stayed on the 6th floor and apparently not all rooms have these beds yet, so ask for a room on the 6th floor if that's something you like.

Positives: The room decor was beautiful and the staff was helpful and courteous.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Mar 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

Check-in was a nightmare. not helpful, really rude, had to wait for room,would not put us on a waiting list, later told us we had to be on a wait list and then had to wait longer, no place in lobby to sit because too many people were waiting for a room, sat in the bar area in the dark to play cards because they said we could not turn on lights, later turned on the lights and cranked up the TV so loud it was hard to visit. we were told on the phone-no hotel shuttle from ship-but talked to others and they rode hotel shuttle from ship to hotel. We did not feel welcomed at all.

Positives: Nice room.

Negatives: Unfriendly, rude , very rude at check-.in.

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

Room was very beautiful with nice plush beds.

Positives: Upscale lobby.

Negatives: There is no breakfast included.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 18 Jan 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

My first trip in Florida but though I did not see much of it because of the extreme cold weather, I did enjoy my stay at Holiday Inn, the staff was warm even before I arrived, the driver was very courteous, and the front desk staff gave us a warm welcome.

Positives: I like the fact that in it was in a secure and quiet environment. I was particular impressed with the shuttle service that was provided for us.

Negatives: Only coffee was placed in our room, and the meals at the restaurant were not catering for West Indians visitors.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 21 Dec 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Close to airport, prompt shuttle service, close to 24hr restaurant. Staff, room and grounds are pleasing.

Positives: The staff is excellent, the shuttle was prompt.

Negatives: Plastic (not glass) cups in room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 08 Dec 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Probably the nicest Holiday Inn I have ever stayed in.

Positives: Friendly staff, excellent food, attractive pool area.

Negatives: No dislikes.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 04 May 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Hotel was good and served us well. However, the drivers of the vans need to learn how folks appreciate their lives and are on vacation to relax, not take a thrill ride and hope you survive.

Positives: The non smoking room and the new carpet in room. It was clean.

Negatives: The hotel driver who took us to cruise port. I'm glad I still a.m. alive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 02 May 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel was perfect for a pre-cruise stay. It is located close to the airport and the cruise port. Clean rooms, comfy beds, and very nice staff. If you are just staying for the night, no need for a car. If you are planning a longer stay, a car would be great as everything is a mile or so away. Happily, there is a car rental desk at the hotel. The Seminole Hard Rock is a bit over four miles away. (A walkalbe distance, as I did walk back to the hotel from there). Many restaurants and shops within a two-three mile radius. I would definitely stay there again. (With a car).

Positives: Very comfy rooms, beautiful pool area.

Negatives: No food service between 10am and 6pm.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Apr 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Lovely pool area with many plants and a waterfall, you felt you were in a tropical getaway. Just because you are furnished a photo does not mean it is recent and the hotel will still look that way. This one was truly high class and worth every penny.

Positives: Beautiful grounds and pool, exceeded all my expectations.

Negatives: No continental breakfast available, only restaurant.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 29 Mar 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Excellent - would stay again.

Positives: Very nice-close to cruise port - shuttle to cruise port was very convenient and quick.

Negatives: The bar was not open Friday afternoon.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 20 Mar 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

The limo service was great to get us around. The hotel had great computer services in their business center car rental services in the lobby. We were on our cruise and arrived real early in the morning they went out of their way to get us in a room as quickly as possible.

Positives: Location cleanliness, great service and ease of transportation.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Mar 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Excellent location, beautiful lobby, great spacious rooms, nice flat screen TV in the room. Hotel bar was good but super expensive. Pool & hot tub area is absolutely gorgeous. Very convenient to the highway & airport. Great shuttle service. No complaints except they closed the pool & hot tub for a wedding which was a huge bummer. We chose the hotel because of the pool and the whole afternoon was wasted because of it. They should have told us when we booked it. Otherwise, great hotel, location and overall experience. I would definitely stay here again.

Positives: Beautiful rooms, great pool & hot tub.

Negatives: They closed the pool & hot tub for a wedding for hours.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 04 Mar 2008 rated 6 out of 10.

All was great, except the bathroom was dirty. The sink was dirty, and the bathmat was the hairiest piece of cloth I have ever seen.

Positives: The location.

Negatives: The nasty bathroom.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 02 Mar 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

it's a place to sleep, and that's about it, find something cheaper.

Positives: Shuttle to the airport.

Negatives: Lousy location.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 12 Feb 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Adequate accommodations. Renovation is evident and room was nice. Staff was friendly. Hotel is isolated if you don't have a car.

Positives: Friendly staff.

Negatives: If not car, isolated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 10 Feb 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

I was pleasantly surprised at the ambiance and quality of this Holiday Inn. The room was very nice, with a very comfortable Tempurpedic mattress. The common area was neat and clean, nice workout facilities and the pool area were maintained beautifully. Very nice!

Positives: The lobby and pool area were much prettier and well maintained than I would expect.

Negatives: Mosquitoes were bad outside around dining/pool area.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 01 Feb 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

Hotel was adequate but I expected a bit more out of 3+ stars Hotel.

Positives: Roomy with microwave.

Negatives: Location did not seem very safe.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Jan 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Recently renovated. Very clean and comfortable. Outstanding staff (courteous, professional, and helpful - gave us a great recommendation for a seafood restaurant on the beach). "Airport" in name is somewhat of a misnomer, as the property is actually 3 exits (miles) south of the airport exit - so, if you need to turn in a rental car before your flight, plan for a 7 - 10 minute drive. Would definitely stay there again - highly recommended!

Positives: Outstanding staff, clean and comfortable rooms.

Negatives: Only minor gripe: located within 5 miles of airport.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 29 Jan 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel staff was extremely friendly. The TV had a lot of channels and this was my first time seeing flat screen in a hotel room for the price we paid. The fact that internet was free was very helpful. The decor was nice and friendly. The small waterfall near pool added a little extra touch. In comparison to the other hotels, the price was reasonable. Location was great too. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others.

Positives: The hotel staff was extremely friendly. The TV had great channels and the fact that internet was free was very helpful. The price was reasonable.

Negatives: Had no issues.