The Only Luxury Hotel in Fort Lauderdale That Lives Up to the Hype

November 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM | by MsRebecca | 0 Comments

If you haven't heard already, the new AAA Five Diamond list is out and while the usual suspects are on the list, there is one notable addition for 2010�The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.

While Florida is well-represented by a number of Ritz-Carltons, this is quite the milestone for Fort Lauderdale, which is still trying to do-away with its Spring Break reputation. It shouldn�t come as a surprise to anyone who�s been to Fort Lauderdale recently, however. Have you seen the size of those yachts tied up on the Intracoastal?

Even more interesting is that this honor comes just over a year after the property joined the Ritz-Carlton family. Prior to August 2008, it was a St. Regis�and even then only for a year. So maybe Ritz-Carlton should carefully consider their restructuring strategy.

But let's focus on the hotel at hand here. The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale has all the requisite posh stuff that makes up a AAA Five Diamond joint: sleek design, suites with ocean views, private cabanas, a fancy spa, access to a private country club nearby, and�our favorite part�the Wine Room with its 5,000-bottle wine cellar.

And unlike in many cities where Five Diamond hotels are way out of reach for regular folks, the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale is affordable. Packages start at just $239 a night.

If you want to be one of the first guests to experience Fort Lauderdale�s only Five Diamond hotel, Intracoastal-view rooms are available this Saturday night from $269, and Oceanfront rooms from $329 a night. And now, you can even fly Virgin America to get there.

You can see the other 15 new Five Diamond properties, and the full list for 2010, here.

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