Crowne Plaza Fort Myers At Bell Tower Shops

Everything I could hope for in a hotel. Conveniently located to area attractions, lovely rooms. Plenty of amenities. Although I was in town on business, I would certainly choose to stay here again for pleasure.

I have to admit, the guy at the front desk tried very hard to be nice. They knew that I wanted a quiet room. Therefore, placed me down some hallway that was down past the administrative offices. Was weird. I had the entire wing to myself and I felt strange and like I have been pushed down some weird hotel alleyway. They were obviously the overflow rooms that they don’t use very often. He said I had a pullout couch, but the room had no couch at all. Wasn’t a big deal since I was on my own. Just strange they don’t even know their rooms. The room was very outdated, and simply worn out. I assume this room is smaller than their average room, but it was extremely uncomfortable in the bathroom. So small that you could barely get around the toilet. Tried to buy a candy bar. They have nothing of the such in the entire hotel. Was directed to drive down the street a couple of lights to get to a gas station to buy something. Oh yeah, I didn’t have a car. Surprising you couldn’t just purchase a simple snack. No vending machines. The guy said they usually carry candy, they were just out and no one had gotten anymore at this point. When asked if they could arrange for a taxi to pick me up the next morning and take me to the airport, was basically given the phone number and told him to take care of it myself. Overall, not the best experience.

Was there for Christmas and the hotel treated us very well. A nice breakfast this morning free of charge and their staff pleasant even for being there on a holiday. Thanks again to the entire hotel staff.

I would stay here again! Jason was very friendly and efficient checking me in. I happened to be chosen as the club member of the day so there was a nice little gift basket with snacks and a card waiting for me in my room! I think its neat that the 4^th and 5^th floor are reserved for club members. Such a smart way for people to sign up for the program. I didn’t take them up on it but I was really tempted by their cookies and milk offer on one of the floors.
I will say the room itself is a bit dated. You can tell things aren’t exactly brand new. The lamp shade looked super dingy once I turned the light on. Stuff like that would be inexpensive to replace and they should probably look into doing that. I will say the bed was super comfortable. I feel asleep quickly and didn’t wake up until my alarm went off, which usually doesn’t happen at hotels! I saw signs all over the place in regards to the female business travel rooms, they have special linens and upgraded toiletries. I just looked to see if I could book that room online and you can’t. I think it is a super neat concept but I guess you have to call to book.
I thought the location was great. Quite a few great restaurants within the Belle Tower Shops and across the way all walking distance (including tasty cupcakes) The hotel’s restaurant Shoeless Joe’s looked a bit run down and I did not head there with all the other awesome options around it really wasn’t an issue.
Overall I wish the rooms were a bit more updated. But, I would stay here again for sure!

This hotel is not bad but not great either for the money. The wifi is awful. It is a bit dated but clean. I wouldn’t recommend for someone who needs the Internet for work purposes. They offer breakfast at a price. Overall decent place to stay.

We stayed here for a few nights mid December 2014. The staff at the front desk we’re professional and the shuttle bus drivers were very nice. The room itself left something to be desired. The refrigerator made a racket all night long and the temperature in the room fluctuated so often that the air conditioner kept going on and off.
The location is terrific! You can’t beat a hotel that’s located within walking distance of a shopping mall, movie theater, restaurants and grocery store!
However, I would not recommend Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café, located off the lobby of the hotel. It serves really cheap beer, wine and alcohol. Best to just find another place across the street to spend your money.

Great friendly atmosphere! So many great shops there that I managed to get all of my Christmas shopping done. Love places I can stop once and get all of my holiday shopping done at!!! Highly recommended!

First, I have stayed at several Crowne Plaza’s for business throughout my career. As a general rule of thumb, there is nothing spectacular about the chain– they generally offer clean, spacious rooms and comfy beds. They are a chain that has never really stepped forward in time or décor, but if that works then it works.
I arrived on a Friday early evening for a 2 night stay for a seminar, to find that an incredibly large function was taking place in the hotel and also taking all of the onsite parking. I ended up parking across the street at a mall, across from Saks Fifth Ave. I inquired at the desk as to why they would not notify guests of such a large event and the response was-«I didn’t even know myself until I arrived at work today” — seriously??? I am guessing that surely someone in the property knew about it but that info apparently does not float around to the other employees? Interesting!
There is nothing truly negative to write about or overly positive. The room was quiet and clean. There was the typical lamp shade with the trim falling off, and the lack of tissues in the container as well as the giant stain of some sort on the couch… but other than that… meh!
The room service is until 11pm, and served from a sports bar so you can imagine that the fare is fried for the most part and there isn’t much in the way of healthy entrees. I ordered a salad and chicken soup one night and a club sandwich and soup the other. Both were tasty and an abundance of food and served fresh.
I had little to no interaction with the front desk, the room was cooled to my liking and the cheap coffee was palatable at best.
All in all, it’s a Crown Plaza– not too many frills, but certainly comfortable and decent enough for a couple of nights. I typically stay in nicer more well appointed properties, but have never been disappointed at a Crowne Plaza. I will say this, though their brand is– in my opinion– far from premium– they offer a comfortable and consistent product.

Free breakfast in exec lounge was bare. Fruit, muffins and hot/​cold drinks. Free shuttle was not very accommodating. We instead had pay for taxis within 3 miles. Room ok. AC was noisy. The pool area was very nice.

How much will you enjoy this hotel? That depends on how much you like fauna… Such as bed bugs and cockroaches!
After reading my colleague’s Facebook post about her having bed bugs in her room, I inspected the bed and spent the whole night paranoid I have bed bugs in my bed too (none in my room, thankfully!). But then when I was in the bathroom in the morning, a cheerful little cockroach crossed the floor!
It’s such a shame because it’s a decent hotel in a great location. The staff are lovely and caring. Hate to give them such a bad review but the bugs are nasty and unsanitary.

Great location, walking distance to a lot of restaurants, and stores. We paid $ 100 for one night… but the interior of the room wasnt impressive and smelled damp. Good place but overpriced… was expecting more for a Crowne Plaza.

Rundown is the best way to describe this hotel. Everything just looks and feels old, aside from the pool, which was very nice. The staff was very friendly, but the rest was of the experience was not good. The rooms were uncomfortably damp. The carpets were so moist that we felt we needed to walk around in flip-​flops, which we have never done in other hotels. The air conditioner worked, but we had to turn it down several degrees below what we’d typically have it on in order to be comfortable. I know Florida is hot and humid, but this was unlike any other Florida residence or hotel we have been in before. There was a very strange substance that appeared to disintegrate from somewhere in the shower and collect near the drain. The bed was horribly uncomfortable, but the pillows were fine. Free wifi was nice and the location was very good. But overall, the hotel is just in major need of an update. I do not think I would stay here again.

Got a pretty good deal on a one night stay for this hotel. The hotel itself is located in a very nice area. there are a bunch of stores, restaurants and a movie theater in the same location as the hotel. the hotel itself is slighlty outdated. hallway carpet smelled of humidity but the room was clean. bathroom on the small side (cramped almost). Bed was very comfortable and the room was a nice size. our AC wasnt doing a great job at making the room as cold as we would have liked but it wasnt horrible. overall, got a good deal for the quality of the hotel. I would stay again and i would recommend to a friend. Wouldnt choose this property as my hotel if i were staying for more than 1 or 2 nights.

Was given this hotel through Priceline. Turned out to be a great find. Located in the middle of a plethora of shops and restaurants. Clean rooms, friendly service with basic amenities. Not up to the standards of other Crownes, nonetheless very good value and satisfaction for the money.

EXCELLENT location for Red Sox Spring Training! Walking distance to World of Beers is a big plus! The absolute best thing about this hotel is that they have transportation to and from the game. Make sure to sign up for your spot in the binder at concierge!

So, three of us booked a room at the Crowne Plaza for a function. One of the people in my party made the reservation and SPECIFICALLY asked if they offer cots. They said YES. Three of us walk up to check-​in and they said THEY DON’T OFFER COTS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD. Fine, people make mistakes. The issue was that they insisted that they told my friend that they don’t offer cots! She is not senile, hard of hearing or an idiot — they told us they did or we never would have decided to be three in a room. What is worse, they didn’t even offer us another room. Just TOO BAD SHARE A BED! seriously? We are adult women. Share a bed? It was lucky that two of my friends are close and shared a bed but this an example of PATHETIC customer service.
Ps: shower pressure sucks, one of the phones in the room only worked sometimes. Things can be overlooked if the people are nice. NOT THE CASE.
DON’T BOOK THIS HOTEL FOR FUNCTIONS!!!

Ehh OK.
My bias is I don’t care for New Yorker’s and there narcissistic presence so it should go with out saying that you can’t swing a cat in Ft Meyers without hitting a Guido or Guidette in the eye!
The hotel staff is kind and hard working but the carpet has stunk for the past 10 years and continues to stink to this very day. The rooms are clean but they all have that South Florida humidity funk in the air.
Its remarkable how well the Crowne does considering the seasonal nature of the clientele. The location is great for eating and entertainment options.

When we booked this hotel I was a little concerned about how nice it would be with the price so inexpensive. But it was wonderful, every employee had a smile and greated us. Our room was very clean. Location is perfect. Loved our stay
Nita Decker

This is a very nice hotel. We booked 6 months ago for $ 99 per night.
The breakfast for $ 12 is not really worht it but, the hotel is very nice. Our room was big and the bed was nice and firm. We got some snacks from being in the priority club.
Great hotel.

I like the hotel it was nice. My door would stick and didn’t close all the way (I found this out the hard way when my door was still open when I woke up the next morning). Has great restaurants around. Staff was very friendly. Pool was a little cold too.