The Pillars Hotel & ClubvsResidence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale scores significantly better than Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano. The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale scores 96 with positive reviews from 13 sources such as Frommer's, Concierge and Rough Guide.
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
Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano
3333 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"If you're looking for condo-like accommodations with full kitchens, washer and dryer, and off-the-beaten-path location with Intracoastal views, this place is for you." Full review
Star Service
"Florida sophistication meets Italian style at this waterside luxury, all-suite boutique-hotel." Full review
Star Service
"Florida sophistication meets Italian style at this unusual Marriott offshoot." Full review
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Rooms on higher floors facing the front of the hotel have partial Atlantic views (two-plus blocks from the ocean), but the rooms overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway are the ones to request.
Jetsetter
"Low-key waterfront boutique with Mediterranean flair and a winning Italian restaurant." Full review
Fodor's
"Formerly the Il Lugano hotel, this all-suites condo hotel on Fort Lauderdale's northern Intracoastal Waterway offers all the comforts of home...with all the glamour of a hypermodern trendsetting hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 15-floor property ushers guests into a chandelier-clad lobby done in Venetian plaster. The "amazing rooms have gorgeous panoramic views," and "we loved the music coming from the Bose speakers" Full review