Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFort Lauderdale Beach
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale
Mid-century beach inn
Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGMid-century beach inn
Low-rise buildings wrap around a tropical courtyard pool, reviving classic 1950s seaside leisure a block from the beach.
“Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is the preeminent stay just steps from the sand.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Preserved 1949 Escape Hotel buildings, once home to the beach's first swimming pool.
Listed
Mid-century modern courtyard architecture updated with pastel tones and breezy Florida styling.
Listed
Escape Rooftop Bar pours sunset cocktails eight floors above the Intracoastal Waterway.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Shorebreak is no different; its style is all its own, thanks to its masterfully updated mid-century interiors, but it’s perfectly in keeping with the brand’s aesthetic.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The sandy beach is one block east, and the yacht-filled canals of the Intracoastal Waterway sit just behind the hotel.
1 of 5
The rooms
Breezy pastel tones and clean mid-century lines fill the rooms, and each has its own yoga mat.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool sits in the palm-lined courtyard, and a second rooftop pool looks out over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Gym and yoga
Morning yoga classes meet on the courtyard deck, and the indoor fitness center has free weights and cardio machines.
At the table
La Fuga serves coastal Italian dishes across an indoor-outdoor dining room, and bartenders mix drinks under the courtyard pergola.
How it began
Developer Bob Gill named the original 1949 Escape Hotel after his yacht, introducing the beach's first swimming pool.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.