5 star Hotels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A peaceful hideaway in the Venice of America, The Pillars Hotel is an eclectic mix of British colonial and island plantation styling with gourmet cuisine, tantalizing spa treatments, a lovely swimming pool and inviting views of the Intracoastal Waterway.Nestled around a central landscaped courtyard with a pool, many of the rooms and suites have views of the waterway and French doors opening on to a balcony or patio. Enjoy a massage in your room and then wander down to the dock, where you can order a drink and watch the passing yachts.Take the Water Bus from our private stop for a shopping excursion or head to Fort Lauderdale beach. If you are feeling adventurous, try kayaking by moonlight around the isles of Las Olas and return to dine in The Secret Garden, an exclusive restaurant where dinner is served under the stars overlooking the water.The Pillars Hotel is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.

The area's newest luxury hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale infuses the Gold Coast with casual luxury as the city's first and only AAA Five Diamond property. The 24-story, dramatically tiered and glass walled hotel has sweeping curves that are reminiscent of a luxury liner and design elements that recall the 1940's, with artwork that includes playful murals inspired by French artist Jean Cocteau and a 13-foot high mural of a seascape inspired by the 1880 painting, "King Neptune and His Horses." The property features 192 guest rooms and suites; 24,000 square feet of light-filled meeting space; a raised 29,000 square foot tropical sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas; destination Spa with a 99 percent organic treatment menu and an 8,000 square foot, water view fitness center. Four dining and entertainment options include Via Luna, the three-meal-a-day restaurant, a dramatic oceanfront Via Luna Bar, and a private Wine Room and cellar with a 5,000 bottle collection.

A Superbly Elegant and Intimate Fort Lauderdale Hotel, Arouse your sense of wonder at The Atlantic Hotel a stylish, sophisticated Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel overlooking an endless ribbon of pristine, golden beach. A member of the Preferred Hotels Resorts portfolio, hotel is devoted to unsurpassed service, where every staff member serves as your personal host, and hotel oversized contemporary accommodations evoke the sense of an exclusive oceanfront club. Renew and indulge at Spa Atlantic, a sea-and-citrus-inspired oasis perfectly reflective of its native Gold Coast setting. Browse an outdoor haven of world-class shops, galleries, and restaurants, all just moments away. Or just relax on the beach on the gorgeous white sand and discover the true meaning of leisure. Graceful and steeped in opulence, The Atlantic beckons you to experience a truly intimate escape from larger, rather impersonal Fort Lauderdale hotels.

Indulge in the chic comfort of the all-suite il Lugano Suite Hotel – located in the stunning coastal region of Fort Lauderdale. Witness the breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean from the private balcony of the spacious Fort Lauderdale luxury hotel suites. Enjoy the full-size kitchen, and allow the staff to provide every attention to detail in a vibrant atmosphere. Browse the famous Beach Place shopping district. Stroll the soft, white-sand beaches. Relax and repose in these beautifully appointed Fort Lauderdale luxury accommodations, providing the ideal Florida vacation destination.