W Fort Lauderdale
From the hotel:
Lounging on Florida’s Gold Coast and just a wave away from Millionaire’s Row and private islands, W Fort Lauderdale is the perfect balance of both style and soul. Come play in the Venice of America, where you can twinkle your toes in the Atlantic and yacht the day away.
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Hotel Coverage: W Fort Lauderdale
Best New Hotel Service: Fancy Cars
It's that time of year again: the 2012 HotelChatter Awards! Between last Friday and today, we're showcasing the best (and worst) of hotels over the past year. But we couldn't do it without you! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or shoot us an email. And...
December 31, 2012
The Bold, The Odd, and The Beautiful: Spa News You Can Use
The weekend is upon us and all we can think of is having a Calgon moment. A soothing, it’ll-be-all right session seems about due, and we’re certain you can use one as well. The stars must be in alignment because we received a great mix of spa news this...
July 20, 2012
Now You Can Get Hollywood Hair With SoFla Views, At the W Fort Lauderdale
No hot SoFla hotel is complete without a sleek salon doling out sleek tresses, so it was inevitable that the W Fort Lauderdale would join the blowout set. And it comes with serious A-list cred, as the beachfront property is the proud new location of a Ted Gibson Salon. For...
January 16, 2012
Starwood Will Turn Bryant Park Into a Summer Wonderland Tomorrow
Which would you prefer: hotel pool in South Beach--or ice-rink in the city?If you live in NYC or have been in town this winter, you may have noticed that Bryant Park has been transformed into The Pond, a free skate rink with assorted other wintry activities on tap. Tomorrow, however,...
January 10, 2011
W Fort Lauderdale Will Judge Beefcakes Next Week in First Ever 'Blissguy' Contest
Are you a buff guy? Do you spend considerable time manscaping every day? Are you not afraid to drop down to your skivvies and walk the runway in your bathing suit in front of a bunch of random judges, one of which is a drag queen? If so, then...
July 20, 2010
Beat the Heat With an Ice-Cream Sandwich at the W Fort Lauderdale
Remember when you were a kid and you had to be bribed into doing anything with ice cream? What? Oh, that was just yesterday? Great news! You're now primed for a visit to the W Fort Lauderdale, which has been bragging about the ice-cream sandwiches at Steak 954 all...
June 24, 2010
The W Fort Lauderdale Wants In On The Sex And The City Action, Too
Sure, most of the Sex and the City hotel packages are offered in the ladies' natural habitat, New York City. And we know by now that the new movie is set in Abu Dhabi but was shot in Morocco. But if you want to celebrate the new flick without...
May 11, 2010
The W Fort Lauderdale Gets Cited for Noise Violation
Uh-oh. This does not bode well for the W Fort Lauderdale. The Sun-Sentinel reports that the hotel's nightclub Whiskey Blue has been cited by the city for a noise violation. Specifically, the loud music can be heard by the neighbors after 11pm.: The police have been called multiple times,...
March 22, 2010
The Who What and Where of W Fort Lauderdale's Super Bowl Parties
From Housewives to quarterbacks—the W Fort Lauderdale is sold out for Super Bowl weekend, but the parties have already begun. Here's a rundown of what's happening at the hotel between now and Sunday. Tonight Guests get their game on at the Xbox Party at Whiskey Blue, from 8 p.m.–2 a.m....
February 03, 2010
There's Still Room at the W Fort Lauderdale But Will It Be Housewife-Free?
Flake out on planning your South Beach New Year? Yes, most of the NYE parties—and hot hotels—in Miami are already sold out but if you head just a little further north on A1A you can still ring in 2010 overlooking a SoFla beach. The W Fort Lauderdale--which recently hosted...
December 28, 2009
W Fort Lauderdale: Don't Judge, Just Watch The Video
So we were flipping around the channels last night and stopped on Bravo when we saw what appeared to be the W Fort Lauderdale. Yup, there she was, W FLL in all her glory hosting those screechy women from the Real Housewives of the OC. What was that? We...
December 18, 2009
Party Like the 'Real Housewives' at the W Fort Lauderdale
If you love the botoxed, catty vixens from Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County, you can test out the luxe O.C. lifestyle with the W Fort Lauderdale's Live It Up Like a Housewife package. The deal's inspired by an episode that will air Thursday, when the high-maintenance ladies...
December 16, 2009
The Five Must-See Hotel Pools of Summer 2009
The time has come for itsy-bitsy-teeny-weenie bikinis (and teeny weenies, if the Speedo thing is your jam) and sunning a-plenty. Countless hotels boast flatscreen TV's (yawn), Michelin-starred restaurants (stuffy) and iHomes (so what?), but what really impresses your pals are the photos and stories about that kickass pool by which...
July 24, 2009
The W Fort Lauderale Wants You To Visit Their Water Wonderland
The W Fort Lauderdale's Terrace BarYes, summer in Florida is sticky and sweaty. But the still-new W Fort Lauderdale is trying to woo you down to the Sunshine State with its “W Presents Wonder on the Water” promotion.According to the hotel’s website, here’s what you get:· VIP Living Room...
July 23, 2009
Which View Do You Prefer at the W Fort Lauderdale: Ocean or Speedos?
Looks like the W Fort Lauderdale is starting to find its groove. The hotel finally opened on April 30th and Flickr member Tom Barnes dropped this snapshot into the HotelChatter Flickr Pool of the W's terrace bar. The terrace is part of the hotel's living room where you can...
May 12, 2009
W Fort Lauderdale Finishing Up For April 30 Opening
Ready for another W Hotels grand opening? They have been on a roll as of late, first debuting the W Hoboken last month and now prepping to reveal their first two Florida properties within several weeks of each other. Due to finally debut (after a delay from a previously-announced...
April 23, 2009
W Fort Lauderdale Needs a Little Bit More Time
Right now, we're humming our favorite go-to karaoke song which is "Hold On" by Wilson Philips. If you aren't familiar, allow us to lay down the lyrics right here:Dont you know? Dont you know things can change Thingsll go your way If you hold on for one more day Can...
March 26, 2009
W Fort Lauderdale Will Open in April, Seriously
While today is the day that W Hoboken opens its doors (but not its guestrooms), there's some news that the long-awaited W Fort Lauderdale, which should have opened this month, is now going to finally open on April 2. Hallelujah!The W will have 346 hotel rooms and 171 condo-hotel...
March 18, 2009
W Fort Lauderdale Has Some Advertising Issues
Every once in awhile we come across a hotel which never seems to have good news coming from it. We hate picking on hotels like this, but sometimes they make it so easy. Like the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel & Residences. We're picking on this W Hotel not because...
January 26, 2009
W Fort Lauderdale Already Strutting Its Stuff in a Parade
A wonderful tipster who we hope gots lots of presents from Santy Claus sent us this YouTube video link of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade which took place in Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 13th. And the W Fort Lauderdale made an appearance! From our tipster: Every year in...
December 29, 2008
W Fort Lauderdale Opening in Early March, So They Say
The last bit of news we heard on the W Fort Lauderdale was that it would be opening in January 2009. But according to this article on the W Talent Show--otherwise known as a hiring fair--that the hotel is holding, doors won't be open to guests until early March.W Fort...
December 02, 2008
This Week in Hotel Delays :: Starwood Hotels Not Immune to Delays
We always enjoy, and well, it drives us crazy at times too, watching hotel opening dates slowly but surely get pushed back. Some hotel operators are infamous for it, and some manage to keep it on the DL. Starwood Hotels & Resorts is one of the companies that try...
October 09, 2008
Partner Reviews: W Fort Lauderdale
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$45 albino Alligators are lurking and watching you in the see-thru bathrooms. Wear your robe! -
Bliss spa here is really great. I love the triple oxygen facial treatment. It leaves you fresh and revived - request Adriana. She's fantastic! -
Pick a lounge chair on the south side of the pool since the building shades the north side starting in the early afternoon. -
Kudos to the New Times' 2011 "Best Pool" winner! The enormous pool expands in all directions, and if you squint, it's hard to decipher where the pool ends and the panoramic ocean view begins. -
I love the bar at poolside, during the biz week it's chill-axing for lunch -
The staff here is amazing, from the front door , to the front desk , and the housekeeping !!! They really do go out of their way to make you happy ;) A+++++ for the W Hotel  îÂϔÂϔÂϔÂϔÂÂœ -
Breakfast at Steak 954 is quite reasonable for an upscale property. Don't forget that there's a second pool on the west side of level 5.
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*Evan[Bu] Gold Medal Property* -
Love this resort. Ask housekeeping for extra bathroom/bliss amenities to take home. Love the body butter & facewash. Hotel rooms are very nice & modern. Love the balcony's. -
The bliss products they give you in the room leave your hair and skin so soft! -
Take the plexiglass stairwell from the living room up through the pool outside to the pool deck. Amazing infinity pool with views of the Atlantic Ocean! -
Service is extremely spotty. Not the best w we've been to. Does not meet whenever whatever service by a long shot. -
Bliss doesn't offer Xtreme Lash Extensions but Fresh Beauty Studio does and is only one mile north of the hotel mention 4square for a deal -
Watch out for those alligators!
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My room was cleaned but housekeeping forgot to leave towels. The bathroom isn't for the modest person. If you want ti stay at a resort it's great. If you are here for the beach stay somewhere else. -
Jamal helped us with a misbegotten reservation and made our stay Wonderful (with a capital W)!!! -
The ceilings are paper thin. If you want peace and quiet nights, try to request an isolated room. I listened to someone else's music, conversations, and taps of women's heals all night. -
For a quick heathy snack grab a free green apple at "wet" or "sweat." -
Metered parking between the W hotel + Hilton. Spots usually available, but not on the weekend. -
Great location, ambiance and food. -
Steak 954 - great salads LivingRoom is great at night... awesome ocean views
Great hotel- horrible service
Be warned! I had my wallet stolen at their swanky hotel and security or the lack thereof handled themselves unprofessionally. I am a woman in a hotel alone and they simply gave me a new key when they should have given me a new room. The front staff were very stuffy and rude. I have to say I am a frequent SPG member, and because their lack of response the W will not be on my list of hotels to stay at sadly enough. It takes a lot for me to write a negative review but I think it's important to share with people who think about staying there.
Great getaway!
This trip was special for our group - "The Nip Tuck Girls." Anyway, the staff were great and attentive. The pool was cool and the view....... Food was great and loved the bathroom! Very stylish! Great location to beach, shopping, food!!!
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