This hotel was tops. We had an oceanview, corner room. This room was spacious and very clean. The bedding was comfortable. I loved having a little fridge in the room, was very convenient. The housekeeping staff, front desk staff and all other employees were top notch. They really pay attention to detail. The fitness center is nice, too. The pool was a little chilly, but it felt refreshing after being in the direct sun. The pool bar was great. John the bartender was awesome! The door, however going out to the pool area was very TOUGH to open, it really needs to be fixed/changed. The valet parking is very expensive as well. The valet people were very friendly and helpful. Always held the door, smiled, and greeted us and we didn't even use the valet parking!

Great hotel for the price and will stay here again!

Stayed at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale beach for 2 nights while in town for a concert. When booking the room, requested an ocean view room. Upon arrival, was assigned an intercoastal view room. Informed the VERY POLITE desk clerk of the original booking and quickly was assigned an ocean view room.
First hotel stay that I feel I could have walked bare foot in the rooms as they were so clean!!! It seemed that wherever one went, cleaning staff was everywhere. Excellent addition of the flat screen TV's and granite countertops!! Felt that the hotel should have been rated higher by AAA.
Coffee available 24 hours, nice to take a cup with you to walk along the very clean beach across the street.

MAJOR PROS TO THIS HOTEL
*LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
*BUBBA GUMPS (GREAT FOOD)
*LOUNGERS AT POOL AND TOWELS
*CLEAN!!!! COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING DIRTY
*GREAT SHOWERHEADS
*COFFEE
*COMFORTABLE BEDS AND PILLOWS


CONS
*NO FAN IN BATHROOM
*POOL IS COLD AND DOES NOT GET MUCH SUN

Heard good things & had some Marriott points so decided to give it a try. Got a room w/zero view, but didn't mind since it was only one night and it was mini-suite w/king bed and stylish frosted french doors to separate bedroom area from sitting area. Each had it's own flat screen t.v. All new, recently renovated. Directly across from beach & walking distance to restaurants/coffee shops, etc. Sand was white, ocean was turquoise, lounge chairs rent for $10/day.

Apparently Marriott is in the process of upgrading the level of its Courtyard brand to be equal to what a regular Marriott used to be (and newer regular Marriott's are now edging upward toward Ritz Carlton status). I never thought I'd stay at one of these, hotel snob that I am, but I was impressed. Also, staff was friendly. One thing I didn't like was no safe box in room --safe behind reception desk was a pain in my tush. Would stay again if unable to get a discount rate at the St. Regis. (smile)

We had an oceanfront room with a king bed. The views were really wonderful. The layout of the room was odd, but in a good way. We had a corner unit and the entire southside was floor to cieling windows along a hallway. I thought the room was very spacious and decorated nicely (a little bit too colorful for my taste, but it is south Florida). The room was very clean and the bedding was of good quality. The outside bar made geat frozen drinks that were strong and the atmosphere was good. The front desk people were courteous and helped with dinner suggestions. Access to the beach is very easy. Overall I would stay again if in FLL. The only negative was that both the outdoor and inside bars close very early, even on the weekends.