Marriott Fort Lauderdale North - Not a Luxury Hotel...Great For Business Trips

January 2008

Above & Beyond

• Check in is always a breeze and rarely is there a long line at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale North
• The rooms are clean and functional
• The hotel bed is incredibly comfortable
• The bathroom amenities include everything you need for your stay and are of quality
• The new flat screen TV’s in the room are large and they swivel. While “swiveling” might intuitively appear to be a natural for a TV, I find most TV’s – both flat and ones still stuck in an armoire, do not swivel. In this particular case, I was able to work at the desk and truly watch the TV
• The desk is L shaped which gives you plenty of space to work
• The wireless internet service in the room works perfectly and is included in the rate (It bothers me when hotels label it as “free”). I truly appreciate a hotel that does include it in the rate. Charge me more per night, but don’t let me think the bill is an adding machine tape. Thank you Marriott Fort Lauderdale North for doing this.

A Matter of Taste

• The bathroom is small, but very functional
• The sink is separated from the toilet and shower, which I like so the mirror does not get fogged up from the shower and I can shave right out of the shower when my skin is moist.

My Conclusion
The Marriott Fort Lauderdale North is a solid business person’s hotel as it has all the creature comforts that a person traveling on business desires.

I think Marriott does a great job on training. I rarely run into a Marriott hotel whereby the staff is not both efficient and professional.

The Marriott Fort Lauderdale North was a little tired and they have put some money into it. When I was there, the hotel gym was undergoing a renovation. It needed it. I am optimistic that the gym will be very good.

The Marriott Hotel Fort Lauderdale North is not a luxury hotel. It is great for business.