Universal Palms Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Great place to stay!
Clean rooms, great staff,great pool & bar! It's not the Ritz,but for the money well worth it! Down...
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Stormy1957
- Apr 20, 2013
Lovely stay
This place is amazing! The staff is super nice! I love Ms. Debra, she made our experience lovely....
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myzzstwann
- Feb 12, 2013
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!
Enjoy a Welcome Drink on Arrival
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
- 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.
- 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.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Fort Lauderdale.
- Nearby airports
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
- Area description
- Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby points of interest
- Fort Lauderdale Stadium: 0.7 mi
- Andrews Living Art Studio: 4.1 mi
- Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum: 4.2 mi
- African American Research Library and Cultural Center: 4.3 mi
- Museum of Discovery and Science: 4.6 mi
- Broward County Main Library: 4.6 mi
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park: 4.6 mi
- Broward Center for the Performing Arts: 4.6 mi
- Bonnet House Museum and Gardens: 4.7 mi
- Old Fort Lauderdale Villange and Museum: 4.7 mi
- Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale: 4.7 mi
- Stranahan House: 4.9 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Beachfront: 4.9 mi
- Las Olas Beach: 5.5 mi
- International Swimming Hall of Fame: 5.8 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Stadium: 0.7 mi
- Andrews Living Art Studio: 4.1 mi
- Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum: 4.2 mi
- African American Research Library and Cultural Center: 4.3 mi
- Museum of Discovery and Science: 4.6 mi
- Broward County Main Library: 4.6 mi
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park: 4.6 mi
- Broward Center for the Performing Arts: 4.6 mi
- Bonnet House Museum and Gardens: 4.7 mi
- Old Fort Lauderdale Villange and Museum: 4.7 mi
- Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale: 4.7 mi
- Stranahan House: 4.9 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Beachfront: 4.9 mi
- Las Olas Beach: 5.5 mi
- International Swimming Hall of Fame: 5.8 mi
- New River: 5.9 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum: 5.9 mi
- Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center: 6.3 mi
- Tradewinds Park: 6.4 mi
- Secret Woods Nature Center: 7 mi
- Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum: 8 mi
- Quiet Waters Park: 8.6 mi
- Art Children's Museum: 11 mi
- Sawgrass Recreation Park: 18.2 mi
- Everglades Holiday Park: 19.9 mi
- Intercostal Waterway: 26.7 mi
Dining
- Aviatic Bar & Grill
- .Aviatic Bar & Grill
- Venitian Restaurant
- .Venitian Restaurant
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.
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 CheapTickets
Guest Reviews (54)
Ratings and reviews for Universal Palms Hotel
- All travelers (54) 3 / 5
- Business (8) 2.4 / 5
- Couples (20) 3.3 / 5
- Families (14) 2.7 / 5
- Friends (4) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (7) 2.7 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.5
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3.2
- Location:
- 2.8
- Value:
- 3.3
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Ovadiah
hotel stay
Was ok. They didn't have my reservation. I waited over an hour until they straightened it out with you guys. That was pretty lousy.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LORDMOGY365
Awesome Stay
I stayed in their DELUXE 2 ROOM SUITE COURTYARD - POOL VIEW with one King size bed, sofa bed and kitchenette area. The room included - two 40" inches plasma television - Access to the tropical garden and pool - Fitness center - Free wireless internet - Hairdryer - Coffee maker - Work desk - Free outdoor parking - In-Room Safe This room was perfect for my stay and I had to kick out friends and family members who came over to visit me. Hahahaha! But hey, they did get to enjoy the beautiful heated 8 ft deep swimming pool with me which I enjoyed as much as I could.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
The I-95 freeway is just around the corner and the Florida Turnpike is about 10 minutes west which was very convenient for me. Also, the hotel is surrounded by a Waffle House, McDonald's and a Fuel Station which I took advantage of. Lastly, with FREE Parking, I was sold! I've stayed in so called 'high end' hotels along the beach with their $30 per day parking and I must say that this hotel beats them hands down.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Raynette
room
the room was visually pleasing but looks were completely deceiving! the room was filthy and had plumbing problems. the beds were cheap, hard mattresses with dirty linen. it was accommodating for the price and need for one night. location next to train tracks that run all day and night.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
TOMTON
great gate away
WELL PLEASED WITH THESTAFF,GREAT WELCOME,REALLY TRYED TO PLEASE AN THEY DID,VERY ACOMADATING.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Grandma Vos
Wonderful family celebration
This hotel has charm and character, giving us a great opportunity to celebrate a family milestone event. The 'old fashioned' decor and lush tropical pool/garden were a welcome change from the 'cookie-cutter' atmosphere found so often. We loved it!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
40somethiing no more
Goodbye 40s
Wanted alone time to say goodbye to my 40s. The picture of the pool drew me in,don't let it fool you. This place was horrible,the exterior going to your room is very dirty,and smells like urine all the time. The staff was aloof and unkind,not once did any of them make eye contact. Three times my door key stopped working,at 6 am the second day a goon decided it was ok to blast music n the parking lot,security had to get involved .I will say the room was ok,but other than that this place was a HUGE LET DOWN,,, :( run the other way fast as you can.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Key West guy
Universal Palms
Perfectly fine place to spend a night at a real bargain
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
chip68
catfish...
the hotel was decent. however, the hotel should provide more accurate pictures. the pictures that are on display depict a posh ,lavish setting. it rather distorted to say the least. the hotel looks like a bad new jersey setting. ie the venetian statues ,the metricious ambience and the trains that run along tracks throughout the night. ie there a strong disconnect between reality and the pictures, it is accessible and i would not have aversion to staying there again. However make certain request a quiet area, alot of college kids who party and become loud late at night or early in the mornings
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Ontario Snow Bird
Nice Lobby
The Universal Palms Hotel has a very nice lobby, worthy of a more expensive hotel. However, the rooms are average and quite "tired". There's no fridge or microwave oven in the room, and it's fairly tight. Carpet was stained all over, airconditioner was very loud. Worst thing is that it's extremely close to some rail tracks and trains come by every 30 minutes or so, with the horns blasting. Not an issue if you're a deep sleeper...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Take a drive along A1A North from downtown Ft. Lauderdale. It's slow (35 mph speed limit) but it's very picturesque...
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jersey pair
Stress free
The staff was great no problem they took very good care of everything we need,Renee was very professional and very consider we really enjoy our stay
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
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