Let me start off by saying that I really hope that the Yankee Clipper Hotel on Ft. Lauderdale Beach is next in line for a renovation.  I've never done a walk through of the property in the many years I've lived here and I must say...this property is long past it's prime.


(Yankee Clipper sign - should say 'enter at your own risk')

The location is key, which makes the condition of the hotel puzzling.  It's 'sister' hotel a little farther north on A1A (the Yankee Trader) is closed for a major renovation.  Once open it will be a Hyatt Resort.  A big change.  The Yankee Clipper is located VERY close to the beach and consists of 2 buildings.  I only made it into the lobby and didn't really like what I saw.

The bar/lounge was a dated dark hole that resembled an old boat.  The restaurant was empty...and the lobby was gross.  Not only was the place a dump...but not one worker even said "Good Morning".  They all looked like they hated life.  At least at the Ritz-Carlton, everyone I saw said "Good Morning".


(Yankee Clipper nasty dated lobby)

This is a true budget hotel in appearance, but I don't think that they charge budge prices.  I would suggest to stay elsewhere until this property does some upgrades.  Now I didn't get to see a room...but I can't believe that they would be any nicer than the lobby....ick.