W Fort LauderdalevsFort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Fort Lauderdale ranks significantly better than Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. W Fort Lauderdale has a TripExpert Score of 93 with approval from 10 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
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
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $299/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Everything in this place is huge -- from the quarter-mile of private beach to the 8,000-square-foot pool and the $8-million, 22,000-square-foot European spa." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"After its $25 million makeover, this 650-room Marriott in Fort Lauderdale is great for kids... but there's still plenty for grown-ups." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"On a secluded oceanfront south of the Fort Lauderdale strip, Harbor Beach has a sprawling pool and an enormous, $8-million spa."
Star Service
"The staff is friendly, able and young. Despite the competition at the top level, this remains a dependable pick on Fort Lauderdale's most coveted beachfront. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort is a sprawling, family-friendly retreat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale with a lagoon-style swimming pool, water sports, inviting beach bar and the popular 3030 Ocean restaurant." Full review
Fodor's
"The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort sits on a quarter-mile swath of private beach and bursts with the luxe beachfront personality of an upscale Caribbean resort." Full review