W Fort LauderdalevsCourtyard Villa
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, W Fort Lauderdale scores significantly better than Courtyard Villa. W Fort Lauderdale is ranked #2 in Fort Lauderdale with praise from 10 reviewers including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Oyster.
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
Courtyard Villa
4312 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"Nestled between a bunch of larger hotels, this small historic hotel is a romantic getaway right on the beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Mediterranean-style quartet of courtyard suites and apartments is infused with a breezy style with its ceiling fans, parquet floors and four-poster beds."