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Reviews of The Grand Resort and Spa - Men Only

2.5 out of 5
The Grand Resort and Spa - Men Only
539 N Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

OMAR

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for men to stay and be close to the beach and minutes away from the bars, clubs and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The new management is putting money into the facility and it will be a more updated place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tre

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
I would love to consider this property a luxury hotel, but I can’t. Here’s why: 1. The towels have dirty stains in most of them. Can you guys not throw away stained towels and get new ones? Are your towels unable to smell like they’ve been washed? Do you use non sceneries towels? 2. The showers need to be updated. The cloth shower curtains have stains on them. The shower rod they use had major visible rust on it. Can you not have glass wall showers that look a thousand times better than the cloth shower. Urbanism with rusted rods? The soap dispensers in the bathroom were oddly placed. 3. Please update and or CLEAN AND REFRESH A/C UNITS so they blow out clean and breathable air. Update those simple things and you’d have a customer who came more often.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Todd on Jun 21, 2023
Hi Tre - Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I am very sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay. I have reviewed your comments with out housekeeping supervisor and laundry staff to address the issues you mentioned.

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Hot tub at grand hotel was freezing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Todd on May 14, 2023
Hi Michael,Thanks for taking the time to do a review. I apologize for the hot tub at The Grand not being hot will have our pool company investigate what is happening. Hope you were able to enjoy the other 2 hot tubs on the property during your stay.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spa service was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from DesignedVR on May 11, 2023
We're happy to hear that! Thank you and we hope to host you again next time. :)

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved all the plants specially Orchids. Nice to stay at nice Gay resort for men. Great staff and really good continential breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from DesignedVR on May 11, 2023
We're happy to hear that! Thank you and we hope to host you again next time. :)

6/10 Okay

charles

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oldie but a Goodie!
Lovely art deco older property fun people and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ralf M.

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Third time
The mixture of convinience and location is worth the relatively high priced stay. But the housekeeping is still an issue. If the room still shows the signs of the former guests and after a 5 day stay the signs are still without any changes visible, there is something wrong ...

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice stay
The staff was very accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return next year.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Terrific
This was a perfect gay resort in Ft. Lauderdale. I will always return when I come back. An easy walk to the beach, enough close-by that you don't feel stranded without driving to Wilton Manors to go out, and the staff was perfect -- friendly, outgoing, sensitive. The room was spacious and comfortable. Highest possible rating.

8/10 Good

Poised for Fun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Vetsdaygetaway
Location was good as it's near beach and restaurants. However, traffic on the main roads were horrible particularly during the latter part of the afternoon. The spa on premises was quite good. The rooms were very clean and the bed was comfortable. The premises was well kept too. After staying at another facility in the past I was a little disappointed.The Grand staff did their respective jobs but that was about it. They did not interact with the guests nor facilitate introductions or encourage comraderie. They did not go out of their way to learn your name or make you feel like you were more than just a guest. They had a cocktail reception Thursday, Friday and Saturday which was ok. The breakfasts were nothing special. The parking could be difficult as well depending on the time of day. For the lack of warmth, caring, concern and facilitating greater interaction for and amongst the guests this facility deserves demerits. If you don't care about these items in a small specialty resort then this is your place. However these deficiencies keep this place from being excellent or outstanding.

10/10 Excellent

The Sweet Life

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Classy Gay Resort
The hotel room and amenities are tasteful and satisfying. The staff is very attentive and provides great restaurant and other recommendations. If you're looking for a classy and well appointed hotel in the heart of the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, you cannot beat the Grand Resort. The best gay hotel experience bar none.

10/10 Excellent

Doug from Nola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awesome
Great hotel. Anything you could possibly want is available. The staff was willing to do whatever it took to ensure a great getaway.

8/10 Good

EBinRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient Location, Friendly Staff
Really enjoyed my stay. The staff goes out of their way to make you comfortable. The rooms aren't fancy but clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The daily cocktail hour is a great touch.

8/10 Good

Gilric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
excellent gay man's resort
Fantastic staff and a great location. The only reason I didn't give this place a 5 star was the parking challenges. Very clean and very relaxing atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Guy and Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent week at the beach
This was among the very best vacations we ever had. As much fun at Provincetown MA and Rehoboth Beach DE in the summer. The pool and hot tub were clean, and wonderful, and the staff very attentive and helpful. We enjoyed a very relaxing "couples massage" at the spa. It was fun to meet and visit with the other men. If you go, you'll want to rent a car to get to the bars and clubs in Wilton Manor and restaurants in Las Olas and elsewhere. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach at Sebastian, and also visited the pool bar (open to the public) at the nearby Ritz-Carleton.

8/10 Good

Chuck Buzios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awesome Resort
This place is a gem. It is beautiful, well run, a block from the beach and close to many restaurants. The rooms are big and comfortable, the common areas are spacious and well maintained, there is a gym, wifi, laundry area, and a spa. The staff is helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is very comfortable. Most of the guests are repeat customers, and we will certainly be back!

8/10 Good

mirodon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent
This is a beautiful hotel, clean, quiet and well situated. The staff is welcoming and accommodating. Certainly well worth a repeat visit.

8/10 Good

Native of Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Place to Unwind
I booked my stay at the Grand Resort and Spa because I needed a place that would allow me relax and get my mind together while also being able to enjoy the sun. This was the perfect place for just that. The staff of the Grand Resort was friendly and attentive to my every need. Unfortunately I was unable to utilize the spa because of a scheduling conflict on my part, but I plan on visiting again so I will make sure to treat myself then.

10/10 Excellent

vlog

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quick get away
The Grand was really a nice hotel. I have to give them accolades on how clean the rooms and the entire property were. The king bed was so comfortable and I had a great sleep every night and it was very quiet. There were only 2 down sides: 1) It was not close to the bars at Wilton. The W does have 2 really good bars and it is very close but they are pricey. 2) Not a lot of food options within walking distance. You will need a rental car for getting around.

10/10 Excellent

cl6809

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A perfect vacation
I was hesitant to stay at a small, private resort that wasn't on the beach, but this was PERFECT! The staff were super helpful and friendly, the amenities were great, and the entire experience made us feel like we were at our 'home away from home'. The beach was a block away and some very good restaurants were within easy walking distance, as was the gay beach - just keep in mind that we love to walk. That having been said, we rented a car and I'd definitely recommend doing so if you're going to stay more than a day or two; there are lots of other places we went that wouldn't have been feasible without transportation. I rarely say "I'd like to stay here again", but this place has made that (very) short list. The only thing that was less than perfect was the mattress, because some mornings it left me feeling a little sore/stiff, but it could have just been our particular room and it certainly wouldn't prevent my staying there again.

8/10 Good

Eric1234

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Grand Resort and Spa
Rooms were very modern updated clean the staff catered to any need. I took advantage of the hotel spa very professional And the hotel grounds were pristine It was an oasis. An excellent vacation only two blocks from the beach. I will definitely return..

8/10 Good

Jaycw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great resort
No need to worry, they've thought of everything!!!

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax
My partner and I enjoyed the Grand Resort and it's staff tremendously. Very comfortable and clean. The staff was very helpful and courteous. The grounds were kept up very well. the pool and hot tub were very clean. I hope we can make the trip again next year. Enjoyed it thouroughly

10/10 Excellent

German Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
You feel welcomed there!
Staff is super nice and very attentive. Property is very clean and rooms are so very nice. Really makes you feel special! 2 blocks from beach. Spa on premises, very good and reasonable. Breakfast included. Happy hour on the weekend and Sunday morning Mimosas! This is the place to relax!

10/10 Excellent

Greggggggggggggggggggggg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Best hotel I've ever stayed at
Got there several hours before check-in; not only did they let me check-in when I arrived, but also gave me a tour facilities! They had a happy hour on Friday and Saturday evenings as well with Sangria/Wine with various finger foods around the pool, with a great atmosphere. The staff was consistently helpful and friendly, regularly offering to do things like calling cabs, letting us borrow beach chairs and towels, etc. Additionally, the staff was never intrusive. I got a pedicure at the spa, which was absolutely incredible. The beauticians were great, professional and helped to cultivate a relaxing atmosphere. Finally, the last day they let us check out 5-6 hours later than check out because we had a very late flight. This place was absolutely incredible- next time I go to ft. Lauderdale I'll be staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Relaxing and great get away
The resort was very clean and staff was excellent. I felt comfortable and could just kick back and relax, I only stayed 3 days, but next time will stay longer.

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Nice
Could use some updating

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Grand
As usual we loved this hotel. We usually stay in the rooms that surround the courtyard and it is very quiet. This time we stayed in a pool side room. They played the music rather loud late into the night. So if you want to party get a pool side room,but if you want a little respite get a courtyard room.

8/10 Good

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wenig los dafür Zimmer ziemlich teuer
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huber

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way too far overpriced because of lack of staff no cleaning of the room and breakfast maybe because of Covid-19 was sober. No hot scrambled eggs only dry food covered in plastic no steel cutlery, poor quality no other words.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Goed verzorgd hotel vlakbij het strand
- over algemeen prettig personeel. Zeer verzorgde tuin, goed zwembad en whirlpool (hoewel deze teveel chloor heeft). Ontbijt (te) Amerikaans met veel voorverpakte, zoete ongezonde dingen maar wel fruit. Kamer zeer mooi met goede keuken (oven had keuken net beter afgemaakt). De dagelijkse "schoonmaak" had wat grondiger gekund (met name vloer) maar dat is euvel die je vaker tegenkomt helaas in Fort Lauderdale

8/10 Good

Ab, Zaanstad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustig gelegen 'kuuroord'
Na de onoverkomenlijke teleurstelling van foto's op website en realiteit moeten wij concluderen dat het hier heerlijk vertoeven is. Personeel is uiterst vriendelijk en behulpzaam, de kamer lekker ruim en luxe ingericht. De spa fasciliteiten relatief klein maar ook hier zeer vriendelijk, behulpzaam en goed personeel dat weet wat ze doen. De intensieve massage is dan ook een must! 's avonds een leuk happy hour voor de gasten en een simpel maar doeltreffend continetal breakfast. Niet in het centrum gelegen en voor de meeste / leukste wijken en of bezienswaardigheden afhankelijk van de auto of watertaxie maar al met al zeker de moeite waard om te doen.