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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort LauderdalevsResidence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is preferred by most writers compared to Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale scores 85 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
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
Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano Frommer's
Star Service Star Service Jetsetter
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
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
