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Pelican Grand Beach ResortvsThe Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Atlantic Hotel & Spa scores slightly better than Pelican Grand Beach Resort, A Noble House Resort. The Atlantic Hotel & Spa comes in at #3 in Fort Lauderdale with positive reviews from 13 sources like Afar Magazine, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
2000 North Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "An old-fashioned emporium; and a small circulating lazy-river pool that allows kids to float 'round and 'round." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Old Key West decor of this 156-room hotel is a welcomed changed from the modern, minimalist design that is the norm at most Fort Lauderdale hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel sits on 500 ft (152 m) of clean white sand. It provides cozy rooms, most with balconies, and a relaxing oceanfront veranda with a sundeck, and rocking chairs."
Star Service "With high service standards, an impressive breadth of facilities and a relative untrammeled section of beach, guests here enjoy almost unmatched tranquility." Full review
Lonely Planet "Like staying in a comfy but upscale beach house - that just happens to be 11 stories tall." Full review
Jetsetter "Laid-back beachfront resort in tony Fort Lauderdale with a pool, a lazy river and an award-winning brunch." Full review
Afar Magazine "View of Melk from the Benedictine Abbey. Located along the banks of the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau Valley the abbey was founded in 1089." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The boutique oceanfront Pelican Grand Beach Resort fronts a 500-foot-long private beach and has a lazy river and pool kids won’t want to get out of"
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Frommer's "This is a great, low-key luxury resort, especially for families looking for a relaxing vacation." Full review
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Concierge Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot Lonely Planet Jetsetter Lonely Planet Star Service Show All Reviews
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $245/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The first of the major new chain hotels set to pop up along the waterfront, the Atlantic is a quirky four-star hotel."
OysterUpscale
"The hotel doesn't quite match its main competitor, the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, but it's much more affordable and prices are very reasonable considering all you get for your money." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Room 702: This seventh-floor, 1,200-square-foot oceanfront suite is furnished with a full kitchen, whirlpool bathtub, and separate shower, and also has the best panoramic Atlantic Ocean views." Full review
DK Eyewitness "There are spa facilities at “Spa Atlantic”, as well as a lovely swimming pool and gym, plus a wonderful restaurant, Trina, which serves Mediterranean fare."
Rough Guide "This chic boutique hotel facing the ocean features elegant, spacious rooms and suites, all with an ocean or Intracoastal Waterway view."
Gayot "Located right on Florida's Gulf Coast beach, this property is ideally situated close to the shopping, restaurants and theaters of downtown."
Lonely Planet "This modish restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-kissed takes on Florida’s natural bounty, such as pan-seared grouper and an Atlantic paella of local seafood tossed with spicy chorizo." Full review
Jetsetter "Oceanfront beach pad with a French bistro, fifth-floor outdoor pool and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Atlantic might as well be called ‘The South Beach Lauderdale, ’ because that’s the showy over-the-top style this luxurious beauty brings to the local accommodation game." Full review
Star Service "Across the road from a public beach...the larger, more commanding and commercial Ritz-Carlton, this operation may be an independent hotel, but it is one of the best here." Full review
