OverviewLocated along Highway 842 and about a 9-minute drive from
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the Quality Inn Airport & Cruiseport North is suitable for car or air travellers who require a hotel with a free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and easy highway access.
Each of this non-smoking hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an in-room safe, a coffeemaker, a desk, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms with a mini-fridge and a microwave are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a business centre, a free breakfast and free parking. A free airport and cruiseport shuttle is also available (please contact the hotel for details). Pets are not permitted.
Fort Lauderdale's city centre is about a 4-minute drive from the hotel, while Southland Shopping Center can be found 7 minutes away by car. Port Everglades is roughly an 8-minute drive away and Fort Lauderdale Beach is a 12-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: December 21, 2013)
The GoodGuest reviews consulted for this review showed positive responses towards the hotel's staff, value and rooms.
The hotel's staff were the source of several compliments by reviewers. They were described as efficient, friendly and accommodating.
Several guests were pleased with the hotel's value. They found the rates to be economical, budget friendly and cheap and cited the hotel's free airport/cruiseport shuttle and free breakfast as adding to the hotel's overall worth.
The hotel's accommodations were complimented by some lodgers. They described their rooms as clean, updated and well equipped, with comfortable beds and pillows. Some patrons were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).
The Bad
Guest reviews sourced for this analysis showed negative responses towards the hotel's rooms and free shuttle.
Although some guests were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, some lodgers criticized their accommodations. They reported dated decor, worn carpets, noisy air-conditioning units and traffic noise in rooms facing the street. These patrons recommended booking rooms not facing the street.
The hotel's free airport/cruiseport shuttle was a disappointment to some reviewers. They reported infrequent trips, long waits and an undersized shuttle.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #124 of 133 Fort Lauderdale hotels with an average rating of 2 out of 5 from 240 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 2.7 out of 5 with an 82% recommendation rate from 168 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 5.9 out of 10 from 121 reviews.
The author called the hotel on December 21, 2013 to verify some information.