Ft Lauderdale - Holiday Inn or Howard Johnson's?

Hi,
Would anyone have any experience with either the Holiday Inn Ft
Lauderdale Beach or the Howard Johnson's, also on the beach about 1
mile further north?

Wondering if they're both good hotels, well-located to restaurants,
located on nice beach, comfy, well-equipped rooms, etc. Anyone
knowing either place please share your experiences. I need to decide
soon which one to stay in and having trouble deciding based only on
promotional material. Thanks!!

Cheers,
Ann

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On 02/10/2004 6:37 PM Ann B. after palpating a Gingko, electronically
interjected:

Hi,
Would anyone have any experience with either the Holiday Inn Ft
Lauderdale Beach or the Howard Johnson's, also on the beach about 1
mile further north?

Wondering if they're both good hotels, well-located to restaurants,
located on nice beach, comfy, well-equipped rooms, etc. Anyone
knowing either place please share your experiences. I need to decide
soon which one to stay in and having trouble deciding based only on
promotional material. Thanks!!

Cheers,
Ann

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Ann,

The location of these hotels is good, but understand that they have been
around for quite some time and are very, very shop worn and beat - up.

Check out some of the smaller hotels at http://sunny.org

A lot of these older Art Deco style small hotels have undergone major
renovations and often are run like a bed & breakfast featuring the same
luxuries you'd find in larger hotels for less the price. I don't know
if the Gold Coast fits your budget. It has undergone major renovations
in the last two years. There is a restaurant on premises that often
features specials like stone crab claws at a special lower price for
hotel guests only. Villa Venice is another that comes to mind, although
it's two blocks from the ocean.

Don't overlook the smaller hotels that are a block or two from the
ocean. It's not that much of a walk, and at night your room won't be
subject to the traffic noise from A1A.

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