Universal Palms Hotel
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A Great & Comfortable Stay in style!
Great time at this hotel. My flight came in super early so I needed to check-in early and the Front...
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DTH074
- Aug 6, 2012
Great weekend!
Wonderful plac for what we wanted. Great manager. Upgraded our room and gave us complementry...
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Cudjoe
- Jun 13, 2012
Take a short drive down to Ft. Lauderdale's famous beaches, a stroll along Fort Lauderdale's colorful downtown Riverwalk, treat yourself to lunch to the Las Olas landmark - Cafe de Paris. Enjoy the vibrant scene at Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Shop your heart out at the Galleria Mall or the famous Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall. You'll never run out of activities while enjoying the hotel amenities in Fort Lauderdale. And what's more, Palm Beach is only 10 minutes north of the hotel. Whether its window shopping at Gucci's on swanky Worth Ave or shopping at the chic Mizner Center in Boca Raton, the shopping just doesn't get better. Thirty minutes south, you'll find the glistening Miami skyline, Indulge in delicious dining while gazing out across Biscayne Bay. Sip on a cool Rum Runner, then skirt on over to South Beach to enjoy an exotic fruit drink while watching world-class models pose for one of the many ubiquitous fashion shoots happening just across the way from your sidewalk table at the internationally acclaimed restaurants. Everything is just minutes away from the Universal Palms Hotel Ft. Lauderdale! Not only known as a resort near Ft. Lauderdale Airport, The Universal Palms Hotel is your gateway to everything that is the excitement of South Florida! Recognized as the most convenient resort in Ft. Lauderdale, The Universal Palms Hotel is your ticket to fun, adventure and entertainment unlike anywhere else in South Florida!
The Universal Palms Hotel Ft. Lauderdale is located only 10 minutes from Ft. Lauderdale Airport, the Downtown core, the famous Lauderdale Beaches, world-class shopping and more. It's all right around you at South Florida's Entertainment Capitol!
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Reserve your room today at Universal Palms Hotel. Hotel also provides amenities like: ballroom, dry cleaning, lobby, reception and smoke-free hotel!
Universal Palms Hotel Rooms
- Traditional Room-City View
- Standard Room offers two queens, alarm clock, cable/satellite color TV, in room safe, hairdryer, free WI-FI internet access, iron & board, non-smoking rooms, and telephone with voice mail. The room also provides coffee maker and individual climate control.
- Traditional Courtyard Room-Poolview
- Standard Room offers two queens with pool view, alarm clock, cable/satellite color TV, in room safe, hairdryer, free WI-FI internet access, iron & board, non-smoking rooms, and telephone with voice mail. The room also provides coffee maker and individual climate control.
- Deluxe 2 Room Suite-Cityview
- Suite offers one king bed bedroom as well as a seperate livingroom - kitchenette area for added comfort and privacy. The kitchenette includes wet-bar, mini fridge and microwave. Suites feature two televisons and two phone lines, individual climate control, alarm clock radio, Color TV with 8 HBO channels, hairdryer, internet access, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.
- Deluxe 2 Room Suite Courtyard-Poolview
- Suite offers one king bed bedroom with pool view as well as a seperate livingroom - kitchenette area for added comfort and privacy. The kitchenette includes wet-bar, mini fridge and microwave. Suites feature two televisons and two phone lines, individual climate control, alarm clock radio, Color TV with 8 HBO channels, hairdryer, internet access, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.
- Executive VIP 2 Room Suite Courtyard
- Suite offers one king bed bedroom as well as a seperate livingroom for added comfort and privacy. The living area includes wet-bar, mini fridge and microwave. Suites feature two televisons and two phone lines, individual climate control, alarm clock radio, Color TV with 8 HBO channels, hairdryer, internet access, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Fort Lauderdale.
- Nearby airports
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
- Area description
- Fort Lauderdale.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference facilities
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- FREE parking
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Wireless internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Host business gatherings and social events at the well-appointed event facilities and meeting space at the hotel in Universal Palms Hotel is spacious and customizable conference and function rooms comfortably accommodates up to 400 guests and is perfect for weddings, seminars, cocktail parties, private dinners, and other occasions.
Dining
- Aviatic Bar & Grill
- .Aviatic Bar & Grill
- Venitian Restaurant
- .Venitian Restaurant
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (28)
Ratings and reviews for Universal Palms Hotel
- All travelers (28) 2.9 / 5
- Business (5) 2.4 / 5
- Couples (8) 3.3 / 5
- Families (9) 2.7 / 5
- Friends (3) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (3) 3.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.5
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 3.3
- Location:
- 2.7
- Value:
- 3.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Brad the ex floridian
Good Value
I wouldn't recomend this hotel for any part of the year other than the winter months. Poor location because it isn't near the beach and it is right next to the railroad tracks. The train is heard several times throughout the day. It is fine for just a place to sleep. The train isn't heard in the wee hours of the night while sleeping. I'd stay there again if it was in the winter only. A good value for what it is.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Paid for poolside view didn't get it!
Paid extra for a poolside view which I did not get
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Online
Not Good
It was not good. The staff was excellent ... very nice people, but the rest was awful. The room had a perpetual stink that I couldnt get rid of with room fresheners. The beds were hard and lumpy. The room temperature was hot, then cold, then hot. The air conditioner / heater didnt work correctly, and they did not provide blankets. The water pressure in the shower was so bad I had to use a wet towel to clean my self and could not even rinse the soap our of my hair. To make it worse, the Hotel is located next to a railroad track and every 15 mins a train would blast its horn while passing. ... day and night.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Col Traveler
Needs new keys, soundproof windows, and better housekeeping
I had several issues with the room keys, I had to constantly go to the front desk and get new ones, but even those wouldn't work at times. They didn't clean my room one day due to a mistake done by a front desk rep, and when I talked to her she tried to blame someone else and showed no effort on trying to make things right for us. There is a rail road nearby and trains are very loud at night. The hotel has potential, but it needs better maintenance
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Smoke26c
Not what I expected
Rooms came nowhere near my expectations! Although the staff I came into contact with were very nice, I would never stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Taco Tuesday
Borderline ghetto
This hotel is in between the railroad tracks and the ghetto. If all you want is a bed for a few hours, this is your place. There is a little bar in the lobby that's OK but I wouldn't reccomend going out anywhere on foot. The room was clean except for pewbs in the shower and one on the towel, gross! The front desk people were nice but they can only do so much and know where they're located. Someone invested a little money to redo the rooms but you can tell it still needs a total overhaul.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is a Waffle House and gas station right next door if you want to sleep, eat and get right back on the road.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Family Visit 2012
Nice for the $$, but needs work
We were upgraded to King suite on inside which was nice and kept us sheltered from the railroad tracks next door. Staff was friendly and room was clean. First issue was slow draining shower and bathroom sink; reported it but nothing done to correct. We read there were issues, but ankle deep in shower a little excessive. Also found out that booking on-line negates "free" continental breakfast. Not that we missed much, but information should have been provided at booking. The TVs were updated flatscreens but the cable service still lacking. Still fit our budget and was close enough to where we wanted to be. Good value overall.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Smoke26c
Nightmare Stay
Easily the worst hotel I've ever experienced! The lobby was nice, but, the rooms were terrible! The beds thrown together, hotel location is less than desirable. Although the staff was very helpful, I would never stay here again!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
chickahominy10
overnight stay
this hotel was what I expected. It was clean. Expected. The staff, when I arrived, was involved in talking with itself (3 of them) at the check-in area and they could have recognized me more quickly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Quisten
Great place to relax
It was really good.. i live in Michigan and for the price of the hotel we could of never got that in michigan. Close enough to everything we wanted and the pool area very nice and hip.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
