W Fort LauderdalevsHilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, W Fort Lauderdale ranks significantly higher than Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. W Fort Lauderdale comes in at #2 in Fort Lauderdale with accolades from 10 reviewers including Star Service, Lonely Planet 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
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"After a $72-million renovation in 2011, the mammoth, 589-room, 20-boat-slip Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina infused luxury and modernity into its charming Key West style." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hilton Fort Lauderdale, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, has beautiful marina views and is convenient for those who are docking their boats." Full review
Star Service
"This colorful, modern hotel near Port Everglades is a commercial magnet during the week, but it lures pleasure seekers on the weekends." Full review
Gayot
"This former Marriott has a lot going for it, beginning with its own 33-slip marina and a prime location on the IntraCoastal Waterway."