I chose Shell Motel for it's convenient location, excellent, ratings, and fair/moderate/affordable price. I was very pleased with my decision.
Shell Motel has a 70s vibe. They even use physical keys (not key cards). The metal key on a hotel key chain is a nice change of pace. The hotel is kept immaculately clean and it's well maintained. It is not modern, by any means, but that is what gives it that down home old Florida country charm. The old bathroom tiles (pink and black ceramic) reminds me of my grandparents homed. The heated pool area is lovely.
I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent room service. The rooms are cleaned daily (this is a rare find for motels).
It's affordablly priced and convenient to a lot of nice restaurants and coffee shops. It's about two miles from Hollywood beach.
There are some nice places nearby:
Pink Cafe (Coffee and donuts)
Bayla
Chillilimon Fusion
Taco Beach Shack
I recommend it with confidence and am planning to come back.