2/10 Terrible
Brittany
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Apr 22, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a single woman traveling alone with my two young boys, I have never felt more unsafe than I did at the Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale.
The deadbolt lock on our room door was completely broken, and the only other lock “a flimsy latch” wasn’t even secured to the wall. There wasn’t even a chair tall enough to wedge under the door handle, leaving us with absolutely no way to properly secure the room overnight. That alone is enough to warrant serious concern, especially for a mother traveling with children.
But the situation got even worse. While trying to take our luggage to the elevator, a man—unidentified and not wearing anything to confirm he was hotel staff—approached me and asked if I was checking out, then proceeded to ask me for my room key. He attempted to take our bags and entered the elevator with us, creating a deeply uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation. I had no idea who he was or what his intentions were, and the hotel had no visible security or staff presence to intervene.
On top of all this, the hotel was filthy. There was trash in the hallways, and the overall condition of the property was neglected and unwelcoming.
No woman traveling alone, especially with children, should have to endure this kind of fear and lack of basic safety. This hotel is completely unacceptable and should not be in operation in its current state. I would never stay here again and strongly urge others especially families and solo travelers to stay far away.
Brittany
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
