Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport West by IHG

Hollywood's Finest I'm only on day one and I am really enjoying my stay! From the time we arrived all of the staff have been very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and nice in size. The breakfast has a pleasant variety, and the times are very reasonable 6am-10am. The proximity is very close to the beach and casino. The wi-fi works exceptionally well. I will definitely stay here again whenever I return to Hollywood, FL. If you're looking for an economical and pleasant hotel, this is definitely the one.

Just Average But Not Up To Other IHG Experiences When approaching this property it is easier to make a left at the light into the WaWa and then just cross over into the hotel parking lot, but at least the WaWa is close for all your last minute wants and needs. The building looked nice from afar. Parking here is difficult. There are some covered parking spaces around the back of the building purporting to be reserved for IHG members, but you don't know that unless you drive around the building. The building looked nice from afar. There is a shuttle bus there but it did not move during my brief overnight stay. You ever get the impression management is cutting corners? Well, for example- you have a room which could accommodate four, but there are only two sets of towels. So, you better check before you find out too late that you need additional but it is a negotiation to get two additional sets. There is no additional bedding if someone needs another blanket. The air worked well in my room. All the outlets are worn out so wherever you try to plug in your assorted devices, the plugs will dangle from the receptacles and may unplug overnight. I passed thru the breakfast but only had coffee and the signature cinnamon bun. Otherwise it looked fine but I cannot opine otherwise. One other thing I found odd. I did not take this as a destination hotel, but there always seemed be a crowd sitting out by the entrance smoking and drinking beer like they're at a resort. Odd. Based on prior reviews and my vibe here- I handed the keys back to the front desk person to confirm I was checking out (as well as verbalizing it) well in advance of check out time, presumably on video, and leaving no room for misunderstandings or some other such nonsense where they will feign ignorance then ignore you when you try to correct the matter. I had literally spent several days at an IHG branded hotel in another part of the country on another business trip just days before, so I guess I booked because it was fresh in my mind and the pictures looked good. Too many options to return to this one.....

Another excellent stay I have stayed at this particular Hotel on numerous occasions in the past. This time I checked in on 29th January 2024 and checked out on 31st January 2024 Everytime I book, I always request a room on a high floor facing the back of the hotel ( overlooking the Waffle House) ...... and everytime, the hotel staff look after my request which encourages me to stay again and again. I view it as a simple request that happily is always granted but so many hotels fail to even acknowledge requests like this, never mind granting them The hotel was renovated a few years back. It is clean, Breakfast.. although basic was tasty, always hot and plentiful. I noticed that the wonderful Hasina was still working in the restaurant, a wonderful friendly person with a special way of engaging with guests and making sure they are looked after. She is a credit to the hotel and IHG in particular It always seems to be busy, in particular with groups but that never detracts from my stays One of the advantages for me anyway, is its close proximity to Interstate 595. One albeit small downside to my stay and it is in no way specific to this hotel, is the practice that has developed since Covid, of hotels putting a "hold" on my credit card when I check in. The hold is released after check-out if everything is OK. However, as I am living in Ireland, the hold is in Dollars, when it is released the dollar amount is back on my card ... but here's the issue, my bank charges me a "Currency conversation fee" every time a dollar amount is applied to my card. So, I never get the same amount back .. I loose out each time. On this trip, I stayed at 5 different hotels and each time I lost out after the "holds" were released Would I stay here again , absolutely I will without hesitation

A perfect wind-down day! My cousin and I arrived post cruise fairly early in the day. Kabir was at the desk when we arrived. He was very gracious to us, and offered to check us in early, as soon as our room was ready. It was a beautiful day and we were able to sit by the pool and wind down from our busy week. Kabir signed us up for the 5 AM shuttle, and we decided to roll in early that evening, and walked over to Waffle House, right next door, for supper. We both had an Angus bacon cheeseburger with hash browns. The burger was very good, and the prices were affordable. Our room was clean, quiet, and well-supplied. I would recommend the hotel, and would definitely return, myself. Thanks again, Kabir, for making our stay so pleasant.

Can't recommend Arrived at 5:30pm for a one night pre-cruise stay. Lobby was crammed with people and luggage. As it turns out, the rooms were not ready. Finally got a room at 6:00pm, three hours after check-in time. Room was just ok. Staff was friendly enough. As far as the room, I'm sorry but if Motel 6 had a "Hotel 6", this would be it. Seemed like an old hotel, relatively new paint, but was chipped in a bunch of places. Waffle House on one side, Wawa gas station on the other. Burger King and McDonalds 1/4 mi away were the nearest other places to eat. Only for those on a budget and with a car.