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W Fort LauderdalevsThe Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, W Fort Lauderdale is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton. W Fort Lauderdale scores 93 with endorsements from 10 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
W Fort Lauderdale
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Time Out
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $271/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Wow. Until this W... opened, we thought that if you'd seen one W hotel you'd seen 'em all. Not so." Full review
Concierge "The sophisticated, high-design hotel has big-city glamour with just a touch of debauchery."
Fodor's "The clubby and funky W Fort Lauderdale rises over the Atlantic like a massive luxury boat at full sail, seducing with dramatic ocean and Intracoastal views and a party-all-the-time ambience." Full review
OysterUpscale
"By far the sexiest of the grand dames lining Fort Lauderdale Beach, the stunning design and painstaking attention to detail here are enough to wow even the most jaded travelers." Full review
Star Service "The hotel is connected to a residential condominium development that provides guests with the opportunity to rent one- and two-bedroom apartments." Full review
Gayot "Located just down the road from exclusive homes and hugging the famous Gold Coast, this hotel was built with a modern theme."
Jetsetter "Two airy towers with hot bars, cool pools, and an enviable Fort Lauderdale Beach location." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Fort Lauderdale is synonymous with white-hot partying, and the W is in the heart of celebration central." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With an exterior resembling two giant sails and an interior that looks like the backdrop for a J Lo video, this is where the glitterati stay." Full review
Time Out "While decidedly more low key than its counterpart in South Beach, the W Fort Lauderdale remains one of the more upscale options for lodging on Fort Lauderdale Beach." Full review
The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton Frommer's Concierge Fodor's Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Diplomat is a 1,060-room, full-service beach resort -- the only one of its kind in the somewhat desolate area -- loaded with amenities." Full review
Concierge "Though the H-shaped, sorta Deco design may be unimpressive, the facilities are outstanding."
Fodor's "This colossal 39-story contemporary property has been instrumental in bringing style and pizzazz to Hollywood Beach with its massive, 60-foot-high atrium and casual-chic guest rooms."
Gayot "A mega beach resort with a rich history."
Forbes Travel Guide "Since first opening its doors in 1958, The Diplomat Beach Resort has
played host to a roster of A-list guests, from the Kennedys and the Rat Pack to
Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli." Full review
