The Ritz-Carlton, Fort LauderdalevsW Fort Lauderdale
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale and W Fort Lauderdale are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, W Fort Lauderdale is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. W Fort Lauderdale has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Gayot, Lonely Planet 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
W Fort Lauderdale
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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