Ft Lauderdales Sheraton Yankee Trader Closing

[Bequia]

Owners plan to close the 459-room property June 1 for renovations and reopen it early next year as a four-star property with 26 fewer rooms but more meeting space, a spa and other improvements. It will re-open as a Westin. Rooms at the new Westin likely would average $250 to $400 a night.

 

A "multimillion-dollar" upgrade at the 500-room Clipper may start late this year,

About time. ;)

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[cruisegal40]

Are these two hotels really in that bad a shape. I still have not booked my room for 4/26-4/28. Just can not seem to find anything at this point. Ready to head south to Miami, but I want to stay in FLA. I am worried about the hotels w/ all the bad reviews on Tripadvisor.

[Bequia]

Are these two hotels really in that bad a shape.

 

It's not so much being in bad shape, just dated. With upcoming renovations it's unlikely any cosmetic issues (torn carpets, scratched furniture, broken fixtures,etc) will be addressed.

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[BlueHerons]

It's not so much being in bad shape, just dated. With upcoming renovations it's unlikely any cosmetic issues (torn carpets, scratched furniture, broken fixtures,etc) will be addressed.

 

 

 

 

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That and the fact that Fort Lauderdale has become so much more of an upscale destination that it can support more upscale hotels.

[hawaii6o]

I got the Yankee Trader from Priceline for Aug 2nd. What can I do? Is priceline going to contact me? I was trying for the courtyard marriott, but I got the yankee trader, I think I booked to far in advance. Any advice is appreciated.

 

Jeanne

[Bequia]

Jeanne, the Yankee Clipper is probably going to transfer your reservation to the Yankee Clipper. You may want to call PL directly and express your concerns.

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[JoeSmooga]

Go the proactive route and contact Priceline right away. If they haven't been informed of the situation, share with them the following...

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2008/03/24/daily2.html?ana=from_rss

 

or this...

 

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-flzyankee0325sbmar25,0,4203702.story