The Pillars Hotel & ClubvsIsland Sands Inn
The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale and Island Sands Inn are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale ranks significantly higher than Island Sands Inn. The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale ranks #1 in Fort Lauderdale with positive reviews from 13 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Star Service.
The Pillars Hotel & Club Show All Reviews
111 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $439/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"What makes this B&B such a hidden gem is its affable, unflappable staff: They help make the place feel more like a private home than a hotel."
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Make sure to spend some time at the hotel's charming free-form pool.
Fodor's
"This elegant boutique gem, sandwiched between Fort Lauderdale beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, rarely falls below capacity since it invariably lands on reader's choice lists."
DK Eyewitness
"A sublime hideaway on the Intracoastal Waterway, this British Colonial Caribbean-style retreat has lavish rooms with rich furnishings."
Rough Guide
Star
"Quiet, intimate British-colonial-style hotel with plush rooms, antique furniture, lush gardens and a pool, sitting just a block from the ocean on the Intracoastal. $285."
Michelin Guide
"Bordering the busy Intracoastal Waterway, this upscale urban oasis cultivates British Colonial Cachet in decor and personal attention."
Star Service
"Located just north of Las Olas Boulevard, two blocks west of the A1A, this small luxury inn offers some of the most stylish accommodations in Fort Lauderdale." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique hotel in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, with a pool and buzzy waterfront restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
95.9
"Situated on New River Sound, a block from the beach, this classic Art Deco hotel is “a delightful, polished, intimate gem directly on the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Tucked away on the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Pillars Hotel is a charming, historic boutique property with a kidney-shaped swimming pool and orange-striped lounge chairs." Full review
Time Out
"Small and luxurious, the Pillars Hotel is also distinguished by its waterway location and attractive colonial/plantation decor." Full review
Island Sands Inn
2409 NE 7th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Ultrathick beach towels, the luxurious bed and bedding, the thoughtful attention to details...utterly unpretentious ease." Full review