We enjoyed our stay at Hollywood Beach Tower Hotel. The location is great, right by the beach promenade, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
First of all, check-in was remarkable and very much appreciated. We arrived early after getting off a cruise, with luggage in tow, and they were able to let us check in early. That was a huge relief and made the start of our stay so much easier.
Checkout was also handled very well. We appreciated a late check out at 12:00 p.m., and after checkout they stored our bags behind the desk until 3pm in the afternoon, which helped a lot since we had a 6pm flight.
The pool area was relaxing and got nice sun in the morning and early afternoon. There’s also a snack area by the pool with tasty food, and the people working there worked very hard with a smile and friendly word.
The immediate area is pretty quiet for shopping, but don’t give up too soon. If you walk a little farther — about half a mile in the right direction — there are a lot more shops, restaurants, and activity.
The biggest downside was the Wi-Fi. It was weak and kept dropping off, which was very frustrating.
A huge highlight nearby was The Mermaid, a Mexican restaurant with the best shrimp tacos I’ve ever had. We orderedthem repeatedly. Honestly, those tacos deserve their own Yelp review & possibly a small parade. 🌮
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The Wi-Fi could use improvement, but the staff, pool, location, early check-in, checkout help, and beach access were real positives.