The Ritz-Carlton, Fort LauderdalevsThe Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale and The Atlantic Hotel & Spa are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Atlantic Hotel & Spa scores slightly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. The Atlantic Hotel & Spa ranks #3 in Fort Lauderdale with accolades from 13 reviewers including Star Service, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale 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 Telegraph
8.0
"A towering luxury retreat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach offering a panoramic perch to the glittering Atlantic Ocean." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"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
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa 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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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