The Pillars Hotel & ClubvsLago Mar Beach Resort & Club
The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale and Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale is preferred by most writers compared to Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club. The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale scores 96 with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Fodor's.
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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
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
1700 South Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"A charming lobby with a rock fireplace and saltwater aquarium sets the tone of this utterly inviting resort, a casually elegant piece of Old Florida." Full review
Concierge
"Lago Mar's location is unbeatable: a private oceanfront property with its own 500-foot beach."
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Make sure to ask for a room with an unobstructed sea view.
Fodor's
"The sprawling, kid-friendly Lago Mar, owned by the Banks family since the early 1950s, retains its sparkle and a refreshed old Florida feel thanks to frequent renovations." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Occupying its own little island between Lake Mayan and the Atlantic, Lago Mar is a charming resort with a beach."
Rough Guide
"A luxury resort located a little away from the action, with two pools, several restaurants... and its own private patch of sand."
Star Service
"In a tony residential area removed from Fort Lauderdale's hubbub, this hotel stays out of the limelight, which suits its loyal clientele just fine." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"All rooms have kitchenettes, and some have balconies with ocean views. Lago Mar provides a quieter vacation away from the hustle and bustle of downtown." Full review
Time Out
"This lavish resort boasts its very own private beach, a huge spa and an upscale Italian restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel is well-priced, especially for the amount of space that you get, and it offers so much to do for every type of guest: There are very few reasons to venture beyond the resort at all." Full review