Marriotts BeachPlace Towers, Fort Lauderdale

very nice place, clean,lots of activities. elevators are horrible plan to spend lots of time there staff is AAA plus pool and food there A plus, little high on the adult beverage parking is a pain ,takes forever to get there and 14.00 a day is a bit high

The room was decent but sofa was stained and lamp was cracked. Also, the blender had old crusty stuff in it I had to thoroughly clean before using. Also, it wasn't even the room we booked 6months in advance!! We wanted an ocean view and we got bumped because "the owners" of the timeshare rooms were in town and they get priority. So basically its ok for you to not give your customers what they pay for??? So we got a bay view nice but not what we wanted or paid for. They tried to tell us "you don't pay for the view"! WHo doesn't pay for an ocean view?!! If that was the case than why have it as an option?? Then when we made a fuss we were threatened because a friend of one of the people with us got us a friends and family discount and they threatened her job. ALso, NO room service, NO comp water, No small bar. Also, one spa out at pool, the jets didn't work. The elevators took forever. There is no nice main entrance, the cab driver had to go up parking garage 4 levels and we had to be buzzed in at a ghetto looking intercom. Also, there was 1 bellboy we saw the whole week we were there for the entire hotel!!! Poor kid! We tipped him well he was nice. What else?? Umm, so basically we didn't get anything we expected from a Marriott. Six months planning I expected to spend my first vacation in 5 years in luxury. Not even close. Also, they did not even attempt to appease our disappointment at all. Horrible customer service and mediocre establishment! In comparison The Comfort Inn we stayed at while visiting Key WEst was very nice. Nice pool, friendly staff, free bottled water and a complementary full breakfast with eggs, sausage, two kinds of waffles, bagels etc and of course coffee. Yet how was this a fraction of the price as the Marriott? Ridiculous!

I liked the convenience of the location, the facility was nice and the pool was beautiful. The 24-hour CVS in the Beach Place was helpful and the food and beverages at the local shops were great. The staff was polite and helpful and I would stay there again when in the area. Our room had a beautiful view of the intercoastal and the 19th floor common space was great and had a gorgeous ocean & pool view. I liked that the pool was elevated and off the lobby side which provided nice ocean views yet was still private (out of general public view).

we liked this hotel because the room was clean, service was friendly, view was beautiful. the location was right in the middle of everything very accacible to different restaurant, beach, activities. this is a great hotel to stay in can't wait to go back.

We had the opportunity to hear some really great blues at the Beach Place Court Yard. "unstrung", with Michael Spoor, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida...what a great show. His music will be remembered. I truly believe his life was lived to the fullest.

We stayed for a week in July of 2008. Once you are in the hotel you forget quickly the outdoor mall, complete with street pan handlers and pushy cart vendors you had to wade through. The problem is every time you leave the hotel you have to walk through this gauntlet. The music is always pounding from the clubs and restaurants in the mall. You have to deal with these things every time you leave the hotel, including to get to the beach. We stayed in one of the "newly renovated" rooms. Don't think these were stripped to the bones and re done, they are not. Fresh carpet, new paint, and some furniture. Our room had a mix of new stuff, and dressers and tables from the early 1980's. The metal and glass tables had rust around the edges and lots of worn paint. The very worst part of this hotel is the elevator situation. There is one bank of four elevators in the center of the complex. They are slow, and you always have to wait a significant amount of time. There is no "running down" to the pool or lobby. It's going to take a while, and there will be plenty of company while you wait. There does not appear to be a staff elevator anywhere, often when the elevator arrives there is no room because housekeeping or maintenance is moving equipment. The best part of the facility might be the KidsZone. Its a series of game rooms for kids to play in. There is a room with an enclosed jungle gym and ball pit made by PlaySmart Inc. The kids love it, and it keeps them contained if you need a few minutes of down time. The pool is spa's are nice, but tiny when compared to other Marriott facilities. One medium size pool, and two small spa's. When it's busy it's hard to move around, and the staff does not seem to make an effort to police the area of trash, or rule violators. In the afternoon the building shades the pool so it stays at a refreshing temperature. Being out of the sun is also nice for those who have had enough sun for the day. We stayed at another Marriott last year and the pools were all over 90dg, not very refreshing... There is a trolley that runs Thur-Sun to run you around the Town. We used it to get to the grocery store. It's $1 to ride, and may be the best value anywhere in the area. I just wish it ran all week. Overall it was OK, but it would not be one I would be likely to return to. Many of the problems with the hotel cannot be corrected. They can't add elevators, and unless they buy out the entire mall in front of the hotel they cannot clean that up. In the mall many of the stores were boarded up, or closed because of tax issues.

Beach Place offered us 2 bedrooms with a full kitchen where the fabrics and furnishings were beautiful. Our villa on a high floor had an awesome view of the waterway along with 2 large balconies. The beach is steps away and restaurants are in the building. For our family gathering, 4 adults and a two-year-old, Beach Place made our vacation a 5 star trip! We will definitely return here.

Don't be mislead by several of the other reviews. Although the hotel shows some signs of age, it by no means should discourage you from staying here. We stayed in a 1 bedroom, 1 bath villa on the 16th floor facing the ocean. The view is spectacular, it is directly across the street (A1A) from the beach and within minutes of many excellent restaurants. Our room rate was almost half as much as others in the vacinity. The Market Place is somewhat pricey but a visit to a local grocey store will eliminate that. However, you will be able to find most of what you need there. Our room was very clean and the service was excellent. There is plenty of space for 6 at the dining room table and a full kitchen with stove, microwave, frig, dishwasher and laundry room. The King Bedroom has a balcony, jetted tub, dressing area with sink and a complete bathroom with shower. The total space is 28 feet by 35 feet or just under 1000 sq. ft. Try to find that in a regular room! I agree with others that the 10AM checkout is early but you can still use the facilities during the day (including showers) and they will hold your luggage at the front desk until you are ready to go. We packed a beach bag with necessities for the day, showered and dressed for our trip home without losing the day. One other thing; there is live music nearby that plays until 2AM so if your not out enjoying it, ask for an Intercoastal view room on the other side of the hotel; you'll thank me for it!

It is in a great location, walking distance from everything. Really beautiful area. Lots of shops and restaurants and of course the beach. I couldn't believe we had to pay to park though! $14 day for 1 car, $22 day for more than 1. We had several issues with our room but they were taken care of immediately (balcony door lock broken, black stuff dripping from vents). The kids play place was nice for smaller children, crawl through maze and ball pit. The pull out couches were awful to sleep on, even for small children/adults.

This was one of the most wonderful hotels I've ever stayed at. We had a beautiful suite that faced the ocean. The room itself had everything. You felt like you lived there. The shops, the restaurants and you didn't have to go far. YOu didn't even have to leave the hotel if you didnt want to. Anyway I can go on forever. there is so much more. I highly recommend it.