Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

Rooms are large and very well appointed. Lots of USB outlets, comfortable bed, large bathroom.

Toilet water was consistently discolored which made us worry about what was coming out of the tap; toilet often wouldn't even flush on one try. Our elderly parents who came to see us to have lunch were accosted upon leaving and told they had to pay a $21 valet fee, even though we ate in the hotel restaurant; neither we, nor they were told about any validation of the ticket, and the valet was extremely rude; when we went to the desk on the final evening to ask about a later check out ( our flight was going to be delayed), we were told they would charge us. We have traveled all over the world and ONLY if the hotel was fully booked, and someone was waiting for the room would there be an issue with a few hours later checkout. Here it is the middle of the off-season, in Fort Lauderdale, and we know many rooms were empty, but nevertheless we were met with a rude, robotic response, without any hint they might be able to accommodate us. We finally spoke with Richard, a front desk staff member, who we remembered from a prior trip, and he was more than gracious. Finally, travelers beware the hotel charges $45 plus tax so over $48 per night for parking. We live in Manhattan and park for less. While we also understand the daily "resort fee", which frankly is a way for any hotel to just charge more per night, was a waste since the pool area was closed the entire time we were there, allegedly because it was windy. Will not stay here again. The Ritz Carlton is a few blocks away and that is where we will be next time.