http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/hid23462 TravelPost.com - Hotel reviews, information, and rates from thousands of websites http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473017 This hotel is like a Holleywood Starlette-looks great on the outside. Why did it take so long to get a drinik at the beach bar? Who were the nervous people hiding in the corner sneaking cigs? Who was the Russian man yelling at guests for smoking cigars outside-far from other guests-while a homeless man snuck up from the beach and headed toward the many purses left by loungers who thought the place was secure? Why were three old men being entertained in the pool by three very beautiful eastern european women in their early twenties? Was is the gulag-like atmosphere? Would my young son notice these odd sights? He had noticed a large shark swim past the unsuspecting bathers from our great view on the 12th floor. But fortunately he missed these other details. And he thought it was funny when a group of drunk young Teamsters (nice guys all) had a farting contest while my wife and I sat beside them in the hot tub. And it was funny. Funny that a beautiful hotel on a nice beach can be so creepy. But if you're a tea totalling non smoking wallett carrying young guy who likes to fart and scope hookers, this is the place for you. Just expect to pay through the teeth for the wet T-shirt contest! http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473017 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r577222 My husband was attending a business conference and I was along for the ride. Great hotel. Great pool. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r577222 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r1121890 The Westin-Diplomat is a fantastic place. It is located right on the beach, with access to the Intercoastal Waterway. The outside pool is spectacular, with private cabanas if your interested. They offer golf, a spa, fitness club. It's a great resort. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r1121890 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473018 We come here every year in August for a convention, so I've been here every August since 2004. They have raised the prices a little bit in the last couple years though. Is it still worth it? Yes! The staff are very courteous and helpful, I have never had a problem with them. I find the restaurants overpriced for what they serve, but there is a kick ass reasonably priced sports bar across in the Diplomat Landing. I find the rooms are small and cramped, but the Heavenly bed is amazing. The bathroom is beautiful, with a large tub and seperate shower stall... I felt luxurious while getting ready in there. The pool area & cabanas are excellent, and the white sand beach is just a few steps away. In regards to location, you are not close to anything really. Downtown Ft Lauderdale is a drive. This is more of a resort destination where you don't leave your hotel for the days you are here. It's not really my style but my husband LOVES it (because he likes pimp & fancy stuff) and the convention makes it fun. I personally would not stay here if it wasn't for business reasons, as I'm more of a road trip kind of girl. I'd recommend it if you like fancy places that charge for every kind of service or extra, bottled water and resort fees. Make sure you get an ocean view room... VERY worth it. I love standing on the balcony watching the lightning strikes over the Atlantic. Just a note, this resort is NOT smoker friendly. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473018 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r416542 I liked the large room, the service even too. I checked in early at 7 O'clock in the morning. The spa was perfect. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r416542 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473019 Our stay at the Westin Diplomat was pleasant. We would definitely recommend it to others. The hotel was very much a resort in comparison to the others in the area. The location of the hotel in Hollywood is horrible but if you plan to stay within the resort or take a taxi to other areas, you will be just fine. The hotel lobby is beautiful and smells really good! In terms of the hotel room, it was very classy and clean. The bed was super comfy and the bathtub that opens up into the bedroom was very cool. We did notice a lot of families and children, although this may have been related to the time of year that we went on vacation. The 3 pools were fantastic, but it would have been nice if they had an adults only pool. Also, there was never a shortage of lounge chairs around the pool. The view from our balcony was gorgeous. Drinks were expensive..but very good- especially the Mojitos. The service at the bar was outstanding. Ask for Nectar to wait on you at Splash! Just like Nectar will tell you...you can "do whatever you want" and he will bring you "whatever you want". We stayed at the Diplomat without getting a rental car. We intended to walk to the Broadwalk regularlly for meals, convenience stores, etc. This proved to be a long walk...so you gotta be in shape! Also, we expected some good nightlife around the broadwalk area...but the scene was actually pretty dead at night. Also, the Diplomat landing is wack!! Dont bother with it. It is expensive and there isnt much over there. Being a platinum member, i would've expected VIP treatment.But upon arrival, I practically had to beg for an ocean front balcony room. In order to get an ocean front balcony location, I had to accept a downgrade from a partial ocean view suite to a smaller room with an ocean view & balcony. In addition, upon arrival, we had to wait more than an hour for our room to be ready as they needed to 'check' the room due to our VIP status. Overall, the visit was relaxing and luxurious. We definitely recommend others to check it out. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473019 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r835854 It was a cheek contemporary hotel with extremely comfortable amenities.Very pricy food and beverages.“Great hotel to stay with your kids or not. Beautiful pool, clean comfy rooms, stylish and practical bathroom. The beach is wonderful, the pool (s) were packed, but there was tons of seating to accommodate the crowd. My only complaint is the pricy food and drinks, but this is to be expected when staying at such a nice place.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r835854 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r835855 Great room and a great tub.Pool closed early.“Don't be afraid of the word resort. This was the best weekend trip we've taken in Florida. The room was fantastic. Breakfast was a little pricy but the hotel was fantastic.” http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r835855 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r577223 The room and bed are comfortable, and that is the ONLY positive thing I can say. I have been here 4 nights for a conference. Everything is an additional charge, from the internet (even from the business center), to the beach chairs, to ridiculous charges for water, drinks, food. The beach is lovely - when the gates to it are not locked! The lobby area is lovely but the noise is so loud that it is uncomfortable to walk through it. The location is terrible - there are no other restaurants or coffee shops to walk to, no shopping. Definitely NOT a resort I would choose for personal travel. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r577223 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473020 Beautiful hotel. great service, convienient location. I felt relaxed every minute I was there. The beach is right behind the hotel, and the pool was amazing. Can't wait to go back this summer. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/The_Westin_Diplomat_Resort_Spa_Hollywood_Florida/r473020