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 with seating indoors or al fresco on an oceanfront
patio, a dramatic oceanfront Via Luna Bar, a private Wine Room with
a 5,000 bot
Rooms
Guestrooms and suites are decorated with tones of ecru and white
and dotted with hand-selected black and white family photo
vignettes from 1940's Fort Lauderdale. The rooms' rich mahogany
cases, leather -wrapped furniture and stone and crystal accents are
enhanced and softened by gently limed oak wood floors, a graceful
fabric-draped headboard and a sumptuous duvet. Each guestroom and
suite features easy to use one-touch technology phones with useful
hotel services and in-depth information about area attractions just
a touch away and all guestrooms have sweeping, unimpeded views of
the Atlantic Ocean or intracoastal waterway.
Restaurant & Food
Via Luna - Breakfast, lunch and dinner with outdoor dining
available / Reservations recommended. The Wine Room - World-class
wines and ports tempt guests to linger over a rare vintage while
sampling our bar wine menu. Pool Bar - Light American fare and cool
cocktails for lunch and early dinner in a relaxing poolside
setting. The Bar - Ideal setting for before or after dinner drinks
and appetizers.
Activities & Sport
Guests will enjoy membership benefits at several exclusive country
clubs within a short driving distance. The Spa offers an
outstanding selection of superior treatments and therapies. Indulge
in deeply clarifying facials, decadent body scrubs and wraps,
relaxing massages, meticulous manicures and pedicures, or precision
waxing services. The sun-drenched fitness facility houses an
exceptional collection of state-of-the art cardiovascular and
strength equipment. In addition the resort features a Pilates
studio, aerobics studio and spinning room. Personal trainers are
available upon request.
Comments
Valet parking is available at a rate of USD 30 per car per day
(rate subject to change).
Directions, How to get
there
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; Exit airport
grounds and proceed North on US 1 (also known as Federal Highway.)
Turn right onto SE 17th Street and head East. Proceed over the draw
bridge and continue North on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard (A1A).
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is on the left hand side of A1A,
approximately 3 blocks North of Las Olas Boulevard next to the
Beach Place complex. Turn left onto Castillo Street (immediately
past the overhead cross walk to the beach). The Ritz-Carlton, Fort
Lauderdale's main entrance is located on Castillo Street.