AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Booked specifically a room with ocean view. Got a room with a construction view that didn’t let me sleep. Room was supposed to be a king size bed but got a queen size bed. What did I pay my money for?

This is a modern hotel with large modern rooms. The good: 1. Location is great, right across from beach with high end restaurants and mini malls (containg a CVS, convenience store, souvenier stores and mid-range restaurants) nearby. 2. The balconies are quite large. 3. The hotel is very clean and the beds are quite comfortable. 4. Staff is friendly. The not-so-good: 1. The room had an infernal night light that was on all night and could not be turned off which, according to front desk, is a saftey feature that all the rooms have. I requested that it either be disconnected or covered. The hotel covered it but with a blue transparent tape that still let light out. I had to go ahead and use the room key card envelope to completely cover it myself, but some light still shown through. If you are like me and like complete darkness to sleep, I'd consider somewhere else. 2. We booked an Ocenfront room with a wrap-around balcony. The room we received, while it did have a great ocean view as well as a partial bay view, was not a true Oceanfront room which is what we paid for. Ocean front rooms presumably (and those I have previously booked) have unobstructed views to the front, left and right. Here, the view was obstructed to the left and right by buildings (see pictures). Not to be picky, but this should be disclosed given the premium price you pay for this room. I do not rmember the room number but it is the first room you say on the right when you get off the elevator. I did not complain since I was only staying a couple of nights prior to my cruise.

Anitra made our stay extra special. She made sure my bday celebration was great. The hotel lobby is nicely decorated. The gym had everything we needed for a great work out. The hostess at breakfast was so very nice and cheerful it made us smile. Thank you!