W Fort LauderdalevsBest Western Plus Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Fort Lauderdale ranks significantly better than BEST WESTERN Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port. W Fort Lauderdale comes in at 89 with endorsements from 8 sources like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Jetsetter.
W Fort Lauderdale
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $271/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Wow. Until this W... opened, we thought that if you'd seen one W hotel you'd seen 'em all. Not so." Full review
Concierge
"The sophisticated, high-design hotel has big-city glamour with just a touch of debauchery."
Fodor's
"The clubby and funky W Fort Lauderdale rises over the Atlantic like a massive luxury boat at full sail, seducing with dramatic ocean and Intracoastal views and a party-all-the-time ambience." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"By far the sexiest of the grand dames lining Fort Lauderdale Beach, the stunning design and painstaking attention to detail here are enough to wow even the most jaded travelers." Full review
Star Service
"The hotel is connected to a residential condominium development that provides guests with the opportunity to rent one- and two-bedroom apartments." Full review
Gayot
"Located just down the road from exclusive homes and hugging the famous Gold Coast, this hotel was built with a modern theme."
Jetsetter
"Two airy towers with hot bars, cool pools, and an enviable Fort Lauderdale Beach location." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Fort Lauderdale is synonymous with white-hot partying, and the W is in the heart of celebration central." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With an exterior resembling two giant sails and an interior that looks like the backdrop for a J Lo video, this is where the glitterati stay." Full review
Time Out
"While decidedly more low key than its counterpart in South Beach, the W Fort Lauderdale remains one of the more upscale options for lodging on Fort Lauderdale Beach." Full review
Best Western Plus Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
1221 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315-2349
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Rooms are elegant and tastefully appointed in rich crimson hues, and are outfitted with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs." Full review