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A collection of relatively young luxury beachfront hotels—the Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, the Ritz-Carlton, the W, the Westin—that opened within the last decade are welcoming newcomers to the "Luxe Lauderdale" corridor. Seriously sophisticated places to stay include The Conrad, Four Seasons, and The Gale, while smaller retro spots are disappearing. You can also find hotel chains along the Intracoastal Waterway. If you want to be on the beach, be sure to ask when booking your room as many hotels on the inland waterways or on A1A advertise "waterfront" accommodations.
This tidy no-frills motel, accredited as an SSL (Superior Small Lodging), is less than a block from the ocean and comprises a two-story, colonial-style building with a second-story sundeck. Steady improvements have been made to the quiet facility, and kitchenettes are equipped with quality utensils. Rooms are cheerful and color-splashed.
Located inside Fort Lauderdale's tallest skyscraper and featuring views of the city, neighboring Bubier Park, and the Riverwalk, this nautical-chic hotel has an eighth-floor pool complete with cozy indoor--outdoor cabanas. Make sure to check out Room 901, the property's trendy 1920s-inspired speakeasy inside of one of its hotel room suites. The property also boasts a Tesla house car available for drop-offs within two miles of the hotel.
This clean, modern hotel has studios and suites with fully equipped kitchens and private balconies with Intracoastal views, plus amenities including a pool and fitness center.
Just across the street from the Pompano Beach Pier, Tru by Hilton has spacious and clean rooms decorated in bright colors with comfortable Serta mattresses and plenty of natural sunlight (though the blackout curtains in every room come in handy, too). Conveniently located near tons of restaurants and the pier, it's easy to park and play. Or, if you stay on property, there's a large pool and nightly entertainment at the rooftop bar.
Situated right between the Everglades and Fort Lauderdale, this family-friendly all-suites resort is located inside a golf community. The spacious units have full kitchens with dinnerware for four and are available as one or two bedroom suites. While there's not much to do on site aside from hanging by the pool, the property is located minutes from tons of dining, shopping, and attractions like Butterfly World and Sawgrass Mills mall.
