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2801 Rio Mar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Formerly Palm Plaza Resort)
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Albuqerque,NM
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This was our first visit to South Florida. My Partner and I were loooking forward to our first stay at a "Gay Resort". We arrived at Grand Palm Plaza noticing the baking hot "astro turf" amongst beautiful gardens and palms.. As we went up to our room on the second level in the corner, we immediately noticed the rusted and... More

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Gentlemen, I was very sorry to hear your response. From the posts you had on your facebook page, we assumed that you were having a wonderful time. If you had communicated at any time during your stay you felt unsafe, I would have immediately moved you from the top floor and into a more suitable room or another property owned... More

Lexington Ky
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Had a great time. Rooms super clean. Staff knowledgeable and friendly. Edward made us feel welcome. Most of the guests were returning from previous stays. Definitely will make this place my destination on my return visit. Needs renovation but everything takes time and with the prices it is well worth staying. Thanks guys. Vic & Warren

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Thank you Vic and Warren for your kind words. You guys were a real pleasure to have at the resort and we sincerely look forward to your next visit. Edward, General Manager More

Jersey City, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My parner and I just stayed at Palm Plaza. It's a great place to stay on your visit. Everything is easily accessible. The thing that really got me though was how fabulous the manager was. Eddie could not have been more accomodating- I can't say enough good things about him- VERY sweet!

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Thank you both very much for saying such wonderful things about me. I hope the rest of the staff was just as accommodating and we sincerely look forward to seeing you again soon! Edward, General Manager More

Atlanta
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

My partner and I just spent a week at the Palm Plaza. We have stayed there many times before and will return. The hotel has new owners and a new manager. The manager, Edward, was very accommodating and work hard to provide a nice environment for all of the guest. The new owners are making improvements to the property.( The... More

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Thank you very much for your kinds words, and we are glad to hear that your stay was just as memorable as it was in the past. We hope to have a lot more improvements done for your next visit. Edward, General Manager More

Decatur, Georgia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We've stayed many times at the PP, and are always pleased with the accomodations. The property is not new, but has so much of the "Key West" charm, very clean and well maintained. During the last several months the property has had some subtle updates and improvements in and out to compliment our visit. Edward the manager and his staff... More

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Thank you both very much for your nice words. We are looking into purchasing new furniture in the very near future, so we hope it will arrive for you potential visit this summer. Edward, General Manager More

Knoxville, TN
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This was our 6th visit to the property....and as always we had a nice visit. The new staff was very friendly and accommodating. We always request the same room and was pleased to see the refrigerator in the mini-suite was upgraded to full-size as we sometimes bring leftovers from dinner out. If we had any complaints at all, our room... More

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you very much for you kind words about our resort. We are in the process of reviewing all of our services, which include housekeeping, engineering and other support staff, and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to accommodate you again in the future. Edward, General Manager of The Grand Palm Plaza, LLC More

Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Great location, friendly staff....clean.... but out dated.. It seems to have lost its charm that distinguished its self from other properties in the area. There is so much potential for this place...just cleaning up all the clutter in the rooms...and the garden would have made it more appealing. The TV's were the size of suitcases....(a wall mounted flat screen would... More

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coledwoz, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you very much for your comments. In October 2012, we became a part of The North Beach Village Group, owners of multiple resorts in the area. We work closely with our new company to provide excellent customer service and provide unsatisfied guests other lodging options when occurrences like this happen. Every day we are making improvements such as new... More

New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I'd contacted the Grand Palm Plaza before my recent trip to Ft. Lauderdale. I was delighted to get such a warm reception on the phone from the general manager, named Edward. He was very helpful in squeezing me into their reservation book---eventhough I was booking last-minute. I can't tell you how grateful I was for the help and for getting... More

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GrandPalmPlaza, General Manager at Grand Palm Plaza, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you very much for you kind words about our resort. We hope to accommodate you again in the future. Edward, General Manager of The Grand Palm Plaza, LLC More

Orlando, FL
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18 reviews 18 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I don't know where to start! I feel terrible writing a bad review but there are many things that can be done that would make a big difference for this hotel. I must say the staff was friendly and that's a great start for a facility that has so much potential. The room was clean so I absolutely recognize that... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

Where do I even start. The room was practically wired with extension cords. Extremely overpriced for what you actually get. Buyer beware. There is a million other "gay resorts" that are the same or cheaper that are not held together by duct tape. This place needs a serious renovation. You can hear the person next door using the restroom.. And... More

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Also Known As:
Palm Plaza Gay Male Hotel
Palm Plaza Gay Male Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Address: 2801 Rio Mar Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Formerly Palm Plaza Resort)
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Region: United States > Florida > Fort Lauderdale
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #17 of 37 Speciality lodging in Fort Lauderdale
Price range (per night): ₹5,705 - ₹9,394
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Exclusive all gay male resort. Tropical, casual, relaxed. Clean, comfortable rooms. Grand Palm Plaza blends the best elements of guesthouse services with sincere, friendly staff to offer a gay haven. Ideally located, just steps to the Fort Lauderdale beaches with magnificent views of the intra-coastal on a quiet street. Simply beautiful gardens, Clothing optional heated pool, our on site fitness room and a new high speed WiFi system come together to assure that you always have something to do. ... more   less 
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