Luxury Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Luxury Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Home to seven miles of pristine beaches and an intricate canal system that gives this city the nickname "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is no longer the go-to place for collegiate partying but has transformed into a resort town. Whether you're spending a long weekend, an entire vacation or just a short stopover before boarding a cruise ship, Fort Lauderdale provides sophisticated, luxury accommodations for the most discerning traveler.

The Atlantic Hotel

Three miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast, The Atlantic Hotel offers a boutique-like setting with 124 rooms, including 54 one- to three-bedroom suites. Each room features private balconies with either ocean or intracoastal views, full kitchenettes with microwave, refrigerator, stovetops and cookware, and marble bathrooms. Ocean Terrace, on the fifth floor, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers casual dining options. A heated swimming pool, whirlpool, full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center offering yoga classes and personal training are also on this level. Voted "Best Restaurant with an Ocean View" in the April 2009 issue of "Ft. Lauderdale Magazine," The Atlantic Hotel's Trina Restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an oceanfront setting.

The Atlantic Hotel
601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 567-8020
www.atlantichotelfl.com

Lago Mar Resort and Club

This privately owned and managed resort underwent a renovation in 1998 and is in the Harbor Beach neighborhood. The Lago Mar has 164 suites and 40 guestrooms, ranging in size from standard rooms with two queen beds to one- or two-bedroom suites. Many of the suites feature beachfront or poolside views and full kitchens. Room décor is influenced by the Mediterranean or Key West. Guests can enjoy the resort's four tennis courts, two pools, putting golf course or relax on the resort's private beach. Additionally, the Lago Mar features a number of fine dining restaurants and bars, a full-service spa and spa boutique, fitness center, resort shop, complimentary self or valet parking and wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas of the hotel.
Lago Mar Resort and Club
1700 South Ocean Lane
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(800) LAGOMAR
www.lagomar.com

Pelican Grand Beach Resort

The new Pelican Grand Beach Resort opened in December 2004 and offers 159 guestrooms, including 106 oceanfront suites with private balconies. Amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet access, underground valet parking as well as oceanfront dining opportunities and a poolside cocktail lounge. Guests can also enjoy the resort's fitness center, lazy river, two heated pools, ice cream parlor, and private beach or admire the view from a rocking chair on the veranda.

Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 North Ocean Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(800) 525-OCEAN
www.pelicanbeach.com

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