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Universal Palms Hotel

3.0 of 5
4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33390
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We were very impressed when we first started our check-in. The front desk attendant Monica was very nice, she checked to see if there was a better room available than what we requested and upgraded us to a pool view room for free. We were happy with that and went to drop our luggage in our room only to find... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We just arrived at Universal Palms Hotel. It will be a 2 nights only stay. Unfortunately not longer, because our arrival was a very welkom one. The hotel is very nice, clean and the people are friendly. At the frontdesk Jacques was very kind to us. He gave us a very nice room, even better than we expected. Also he... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We had 3 nights here in May 2013 and it was just ok. The location is not the best as the hotel is next to a railroad track and a main road too, it was noisy. The hotel is old and our air conditioning was really noisy. Breakfast is $4.00 each which is good value. Make sure you get the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Stayed here for the memorial day weekend with two friends. The hotel is located almost 8 miles from the airport and they do not have an airport shuttle. The neighborhood is a little run down but if you are in Florida visiting, then you are mostly out!!! The hotel reception is decent but the corridor and elevator area needs some... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Overall, I guess you get what you pay for. My room was "upgraded" to a suite. But the suite was on the side of the hotel facing train tracks. Loud train horn blowing every hour on the hour. The room was average for the price but I noticed ants in my bed and on the night stand. The location is... More

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Lakeland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The area that this hotel is located at is just horrible.It was so bad that I didnt even stay, took the lost and left because I ordered online and its not refundable. The room had a very bad ordor coming from the vent. It was just an awful experience.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We had read that the staff was not too friendly, but we found them to be great and very helpful, that wasn't the problem. We stayed before and after a cruise, we didn't have a car, there's simply nothing to do around this hotel, we did eat 4 times at the Waffle House next door. The pool area was beautiful,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The Hotel overall is not bad. It is close to everything. If you do not mind the train blowing the horn really loud every hour at the intersection 300 yards away then you wont mind this place. Room service is not bad. Although Jacques at the front desk was extremely rude. Joel whom is the Site Manager not a man... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

This had to be the worst hotel that I have ever stayed in. My room was upgraded, so instead of the dirty parking lot that had four broken box springs in the parking lot, I was given a room with the view of the coke machine. My brother came to my room and sat on the bed and the box... More

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Additional Information about Universal Palms Hotel

Also Known As:
El Palacio Fort Lauderdale
Hotel El Palacio
Address: 4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33390
Region: United States > Florida > Fort Lauderdale
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#34 Business Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
#51 Family Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Price range (per night): RM207 - 391
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Universal Palms Hotel is one block from Lockhart Stadium in the Cypress Creek business district, 11 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and 4 miles from the beach. Adjacent to Interstate 95, the hotel is four miles east of Florida's Turnpike and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, nine miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Boulevard), 10 miles from Port Everglades and Coconut Creek Casino, 13 miles from Sawgrass Mills, and 24 miles from Sawgrass Recreation Park (Everglades). Hotel amenities include the sundeck and pool, garden courtyard and exercise room. The hotel also offers free parking, Wi-Fi access in lobby and pool areas, and one of the largest pools in Ft. Lauderdale. ... more   less 
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