Question:
Can anyone help me to find modest accommodations in Fort Lauderdale?

I know this is very short notice but I don't know what else to do. My surgery is scheduled for August 29 and I live very far away, so I need to find a place to stay for a month. I have been trying on my own without success so I'm turning here for support. Can anyone help me? I can't afford to stay at an extended stay hotel for so long, but I need something furnished. I'm scared that if I don't find anything, my doctor will postpone my surgery. I've struggled so much and slain dragons =O) to get this far I don't want to turn back now. Please help.    — dandjon (posted on August 18, 2001)

August 18, 2001
Donna... Fort Lauderdale is full of small mom and pop run hotels that specialize in month to month rentals because of all the northern snowbirds that come down for the winter season. In fact most hotels in the area are seasonal rentals... and they are all empty now during summer and fall. I tried to look up places online, but there isnt a listing that separates them from the multitudes of hotels in the area. Holy Cross hospital is right at Commercial Blvd and Federal Hwy 1. If you take Commercial Blvd two blocks east to the beach there are so many small efficiency hotels it is unbelieveable. Here is one for you to call that I am aware of... see what deal they will negotiate for a month. These are studio apartments... Merriweather Resort... 954 462 5356...talk to Mary Jo. Another idea is for you to talk to Dr. Marema's program coordinator... they have lots of people who come from out of town and can recommend places for you to stay in all budgets and even non budgets. Hope I have helped you.
   — SusanMaria

August 18, 2001
Here is a link to an article about low cost Ft. Lauderdale hotels from Frommer's Travel magazine and website: http://www.frommers.com/features/articles/0105_2a.html. Cut and paste the link. They had hotels listed for $33 and up per night. Some of the hotels have links to the hotel's web site.
   — Gina E.

August 18, 2001
I forgot to mention to remember that everything is negotiable. If you are going to stay one month you should be able to negotiate a discount for a long term stay. Be sure to ask! If you have any trouble with the link, let me know (make sure to not copy the period after the end of the link since it's not part of the link).
   — Gina E.

August 23, 2001
Hi, The Greenbrier Hotel in Hollywood is about 10 miles south of Fort lauderdale. You can get weekly rates and its on the beach. It might be a little too expensive, but you could stay there for a week, switch to another location. You would need a rental car there. there are many, many small hotels throughout Hollywood that you could visit while here, but get here soon so you can find them. If you need more help, e-mail me at [email protected] and I will start going through the yellow pages for you. Julie
   — juliecole

August 25, 2001
Donna; Check out Homestead. I stay there when I'm running in and out of Ft. Lauderdale. I was there last week and paid $33.00 a night. They have a full kitchen and it's new and clean and very conveniently located. It's on Commercial Ave. close to the turnpike and 95.
   — Terri H.

September 12, 2001
Hello: I know that Aug. 29th is long gone, but if anyone else is looking for accommodations for a week or longer...I can help! Please e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks, Carolyn
   — carolyn C.