We planned a trip to the Orange Bowl to see Va. Tech (who whupped up on the University of Cincinnati, as it turned out) and were looking for a property where we could get two connecting rooms for our family. As we love Ft. Lauderdale, this was suggested to us and it turned out to be a great suggestion.

Just two blocks from the ocean, and directly across the street from a Water Taxi stop, the Ask Me Inn was ideally located.

The rooms were individually decorated in a funky, individual way that made you feel right at home in a way that chain hotels never could. The beds were just as comfortable as those big chains with their high-tech mattresses. WiFi and full cable was offered, and each room has beach towels and community beach chairs to fully enjoy the south Florida lifestyle.

Best of all, the owner, Scarlett, makes you feel right at home and will bring our her parrot and cockatiels to entertain you. She's a font of wisdom about local attractions and... more