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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort LauderdalevsLago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale scores marginally higher than Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale comes in at 85 with endorsements from 10 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Oyster Show All Reviews
1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $535/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The first and only five-star hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, this... Ritz-Carlton has elevated the strip to an entirely new level of luxury." Full review
Concierge "Melding the brand's urbanity with the town's identity as a top yacht market and cruise port, the 187-room St. Regis resembles a glossy Art Deco ocean liner."
Travel + Leisure "Stress is managed by the well-trained staff, who work their magic in 11 treatment rooms of the 8,500-square-foot spa—one of the city’s largest." Full review
Gayot "This 192-room property offers views over the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean and features a skywalk that connects to the beach."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Elegant, contemporary and luxurious, the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a stylish escape in busy Fort Lauderdale." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking like a backdrop for a J Lo music video, this exclusive hotel has five stars, 24 stories and endless amenities."
Jetsetter "Ship-shape resort docked between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sunbathe, float in the pool and look out to the ocean. Need something ? Stay where you are, the Ritz-Carlton has "pool butlers" who walk in the pool and serve guests." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A towering luxury retreat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach offering a panoramic perch to the glittering Atlantic Ocean." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a 192-room luxury property located directly across the street from a beautiful stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach." Full review
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service Oyster
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
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
OysterUpscale
"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
