Our room at the Sheraton Four Points, Ft. Walton Beach
Room: This was our first stay at a Sheraton Four Points (which I think is supposed to be their answer to Hilton’s Hampton Inn and Marriott’s Fairfield Inn chains). As late as the 80’s, this hotel was the Coronado Beach Resort, where Av and his brother used to go on vacations with their grandparents a few summers. Our room was on the 6th floor of the ‘tower’, which has been built since the Coronado days, I believe. The room was about average in size, but the room as a whole was in serious need of an update. Our room also had a balcony with a couple of plastic-y Wal-Mart style chairs. Since Ivan blew through, the hotel has decided to undergo a renovations of the rooms which will take place later this year.
Lobby: Golden Girls-eque decor.
Service: Those at the front desk and breakfast restaurant were very friendly.
Food: Our stay came with a breakfast buffet which was *much* better than average.
Extra: It’s on the beach, and there’s not a whole lot on either side, so I would guess that during the busy season the beach in front of the hotel isn’t just overrun with other hotel’s guests. During our stay, the beach was closed to repair the dunes.
Our experience is this: Honestly, there didn’t seem to be a whole lot of better choices in Ft. Walton Beach, especially since a few are still closed for repairs after Ivan. Would I stay at this hotel again? Maybe. I’d sure spend some time looking for something more interesting, though.