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Universal Palms Hotel

3.0 of 5
4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33390 (Formerly El Palacio Hotel)
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Universal Palms Hotel
Ranked #47 of 135 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
4.0 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Staff and setting was great. Great value for the price. Eddie Varga was an excellent manager. Near 95 but super quiet

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Key West, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I would certainly recommend the Universal Palms Hotel. We were greeted by Joel at the front desk. He took the time to answer all our questions and tell us about the city. The room was clean and beautiful. The grounds were too. Next time were in town we will stay there again.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

As I walked in I was impressed with the lobby....versus another Hotel I just came from. Also the sevice was awesome from your manager Eddie Vega..and i also like the fact they speak Spanish ,that was refreshing.....thanks EDDIE the room is AWESOME!!!!!!

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

As soon as we walked into the lobby, I was loving it. Yea I was the paparazzi, b/c it was a very welcoming lobby! When my BFF book the rooms online, we didn't care for the pool view. When she checked us in, Jacques Ross at the front desk was great from the start, He was very friendly and also... More

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North Port, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I loved this hotel. From the outside it looked like it needed an update, not to say i didn't like the vintage looks its very calming with the fountains and trees everywhere, it just needs a little maintenance. But the inside of he rooms were wonderful. They were very clean and organized. I came for my friends graduation and the... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

hi im here staying here at the universal palms hotel, and i must say that im loving this hotel... and the guy Eddie Vega at the front desk is a breath of fresh air he's so nice and has a great attitude... i like the restaurant aswell everyone here treat you so nice... i would stay here all the time... More

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Miami, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

From the time me and my dad walked through the lobby we were greeted by Eddie Vega the from desk agent. He was GREAT help, in checking us in fast and professionally. He even gave us directions on how to get to our room. Made me feel right at home! He was very polite and good for business in my... More

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Plymouth, Massachusetts
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

When we arrived at the Palms Hotel we were greeted at the front desk by a very, very polite gentleman, Jaques. He was so accommodating and went out of his way to find us a room that was to our needs and wants. The customer service was a 10. Joanne & Steve Massachusettes

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Smithtown, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Stayed at Universal Palms on short notice with little planning. Joel at the front desk was extremely helpful getting me set up. Called from the airport for exact directions and found my room upgraded and reservation / room keys waiting for me when I got there. All of the employees I met were very friendly. Room was clean and pool... More

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New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My husband and I stayed here while in Ft. Lauderdale for a family event. We were nervous that such an inexpensive hotel wouldn't be very nice, but we were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were clean, spacious, and modern. We didn't use the pool, but it looked very nice. Joel at the front desk was very helpful. When we arrived late... More

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  • El Palacio Fort Lauderdale
  • Hotel El Palacio
Address: 4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33390 (Formerly El Palacio Hotel)
Price range (per night):* S$91 - 141

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