Fort Lauderdale offers a mix of activities for visitors. Enjoy waterfront dining along Las Olas Boulevard, with its upscale restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. Sports fans can catch the Florida Panthers hockey team nearby or soccer fans can head to Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Intracoastal Waterway by boat, relax on white sand beaches, or visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Art lovers will enjoy the NSU Art Museum, while history buffs can tour the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Don’t miss the lively Riverwalk area, where you’ll find cultural events, shops, and scenic views of the New River.
1. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
2. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
3. W Fort Lauderdale
4. Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
5. The Pillars Hotel
6. The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
7. Pier 66
1. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
Michelin Guide says, “Forget what you think you know of Fort Lauderdale and head to the Four Seasons. This sophisticated hotel sits on a quiet stretch of beach though the area’s dining, shopping, and more are just minutes away. The rooms to beat have views of the Intracoastal, though all come complete with signature Four Seasons comforts. Dining comes with its own delights here, including a spot headed by Chef Ryan Ratino, whose restaurants have been awarded MICHELIN Stars in Washington, D.C.”
Three-Bedroom Residential Suite
This 2,244-sq.ft. suites offers ocean and city views. The largest accommodation includes three bedrooms plus a media room with sofabed. The spacious, sun-filled living and dining area flows outdoors to the terrace, furnished for entertaining.
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2. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Forbes Travel Guides says, “Elegant, contemporary and luxurious, the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a stylish escape in busy Fort Lauderdale. Rooms, decorated in neutral tones with mahogany furniture, feature flat-screen TVs with DVD players, beds wrapped in Frette linens and balconies with views of the ocean. An 8,500-square-foot spa offers a full menu of treatments. Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits, the onsite restaurant, serves sublime seafood in a sophisticated setting overlooking the water, and the wine room is a chic place to sample one of the many varietals and chat with the sommelier.”
The Oceanfront Suite
The Three-Bedroom Oceanfront Residential Suite offers 2,150-sq.ft. with three bedrooms, each with a king-size bed, and a versatile sofa bed. There’s a full kitchen equipped with modern appliances, and separate living and dining areas. The suite’s expansive balcony provides expansive ocean views,
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3. W Fort Lauderdale
The Telegraph reports, “This is bright, trendy and uber-cool, with loads of modern art and fantastic views of the Intracoastal waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Funky, sail-shaped architecture carries throughout the resort, with eclectic design elements and an awesome jellyfish aquarium that brings the seaside vibe indoors. Quirky details include a stairway dividing the glass-bottomed peek-a-boo pool, which looks into the hotel lobby, a massive, uber-contemporary Living Room just beyond the lobby, and a glassed terrace for that all-important South Florida people-watching.”
Two-Bedroom Penthouse I
Penthouse I spans 2,607-sq.ft. and includes Penthouse two-bedrooms, a full kitchen, separate kitchen, dining room, and living room with spectacular oversize terraces.
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4. Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Forbes Travel Guide says, “Designed by the late Michael Graves — renowned for his iconic postmodern architecture — with interiors by A++, the resort was inspired by Fort Lauderdale’s yacht culture and high-end cruise lines. Touches of blue and taupe found throughout the lobby resemble the water and sand, while Italian marble, Spanish leather, wood elements and textured walls bring in modernity. The attached, well-stocked bar lounge area and library add a sophisticated Old World vibe. The luxury resort welcomes families with options for little ones found throughout, including children’s dining menus and a marine-inspired kids club called Go H20! By Funky Fish. The property’s crown jewel is the 20,000-square-foot, ocean-facing Sky Deck on the sixth floor, home to the heated pool, two private poolside cabanas, a Jacuzzi, a fire pit, sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Spinnaker Pool Grill.”
Three-Bedroom Residence Suite
The 1,700 sq.ft. suite features a King bed, and wo Queen beds, sofa bed, 300 sq. ft. furnished terrace with beautiful views of the Intracoastal waterway and downtown Fort Lauderdale, as well as a full kitchen.
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5. The Pillars Hotel
The Telegraph says, “The Pillars Hotel is uniquely positioned on the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach and away from the towering oceanfront hotels along the Atlantic. It provides a more intimate and sophisticated setting to embark on an exploration of Fort Lauderdale. The view of the Intracoastal is picturesque with boats cruising along the waterway and the city lights glistening at night. Set inside a historic home that dates back to the 1930s, The Pillars is a combination of British colonial-style architecture with Art Deco verve. There’s an air of cushy elegance that simply isn’t found in other area hotels.”
Birch House Grand Suites
Located in the Birch Annex, at 1,125-sq.ft. these are the hotels largest suites.
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6. The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Per The Telegraph, “The Atlantic is a towering concrete resort that spans the entire block and also shares its facilities with a condominium, giving it an upscale residential feel. It’s one of the older properties on the beach, but it’s been nicely maintained with a traditional design featuring dark marble floors, a sturdy wood-panelled check-in desk and overstuffed upholstered furniture in warm colours with contemporary art on the walls in the spacious lobby. The pool deck features limestone tiles, lounge chairs and wrought iron railing. The hotel’s restaurant is designed in a jungle-like motif with a vertical garden accent wall, crocodile-leather bar stools and hardwood floors with both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the ocean.”
Oceanfront Two-Bedroom Penthouse
The two-bedroom penthouses face the ocean and span 2,200-sq.ft.
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7. Pier 66
Luxury Link writes, “An icon for almost sixty years, Pier Sixty-Six has been transformed into the most anticipated waterfront destination in the yachting capital of the world. The resort offers world-class accommodations, 12 distinct culinary experiences, a superyacht marina, a luxury spa and wellness haven, curated shopping and the absolute best of South Florida’s sun-drenched lifestyle. Pier Sixty-Six is a place to celebrate, cherish and connect where personalized service and exquisite cuisine are set against a backdrop of stunning vistas for an unforgettable experience.”
Presidential Suite
This 3,000-sq.ft. suite features two bedrooms, media room, 75″ smart televisions, expansive living area, 8-person dining or conference table, study, private workout or massage area, and service entrance. Both bedrooms offer wraparound furnished balconies, walk-in closets and lavish bathrooms with separate showers and baths.
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