That's Life In Hollywood...Florida
[Publisher's Note: Gabe is back. Taking us on another fantastic voyage through the bizzaro world of South Florida's hotel scene. He will be taking us to SoFla hotels once a week from now until infinity, or ad nauseam, whichever comes first. Enjoy]
If you're a fan of the black socks and sandals look, South Florida's Hollywood Beach is the only place south of Niagara Falls where you won't fall victim to disapproving looks from the fashion police. Locals like myself will most definitely laugh at you behind your back (or sometimes in front of it) but regardless of our sophomoric snickering, we do appreciate and get along with our neighbors to the north.
What am I talking aboot?
Canadians. Thousands of them. Sporting black dress socks on the beach. In the winter, they flock to Hollywood Beach like those penguins in that penguin movie.
Recently, the area is starting to simmer with sassiness and the newly refurbished Marriott Hollywood Beach is an upscale vacationing milieu for Canucks and red-blooded Americans alike. Sans the socks and sandals of course.
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Upon walking into the lobby, I was met with Coltrane percolating from hidden speakers. I proceeded to ask the woman at the front desk the three questions that give me all the hotel info I need:
1. Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes. Free of charge in the lobby and outdoor patio area.
2. Anyone famous ever stay here? yes, but we can't give out specific information.
2b. Can you at least tell me if it was Ernest Borgnine?
I'm sorry sir; I really can't divulge that information.
3. How much is a basic room going to run me?
$269 a night--at least on this particular day.
$269 is a bit pricey for the area but this hotel is brand spanking new, squeaky clean, equidistantly located between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and most importantly, they have their very own Starbucks in the lobby. Mmmm...Café Mochas.
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· Marriott Hollywood Beach [TripAdvisor]
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