Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFort Lauderdale Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Nautical oceanfront quarters
Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottNautical oceanfront quarters
Sun-drenched Atlantic breezes, elevated poolside pampering, and breezy afternoon drinks give this seaside retreat a polished, yacht-club social rhythm.
“walking straight toward the pool area, which overlooks (and overhangs) the ocean, is the first thing you'll want to do here.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated pool butlers, evening turndown, custom Frette linens, and attentive concierge service along Fort Lauderdale beach.
Notable
Oceanfront spa with couple's suites, steam and sauna wet areas, and water-view Technogym fitness training.
Notable
Elevated infinity pool deck, private oceanfront cabanas, and direct beach attendants via a dedicated pedestrian skywalk.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Elegant, contemporary and luxurious, the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a stylish escape in busy Fort Lauderdale.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly along Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, a private pedestrian skywalk connects the property straight to the beachfront promenade.
The rooms
Beige tones and mahogany furnishings frame ocean or Intracoastal views from private balconies, with marble bathrooms and deep soaking tubs.
Pool and sauna
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool sits on the seventh-floor deck over the Atlantic, with a glass-enclosed cedar sauna inside.
The spa
Botanical body treatments unfold in quiet rooms, alongside cushioned relaxation lounges and a salon for manicures.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits
Drawing on Prohibition-era lore, this oceanfront restaurant serves coastal seafood and rum cocktails on a breezy terrace.
this tiered, 24-story hotel is modeled after an art deco ocean liner and retains a ‘Nautical Concierge’ tasked with connecting guests to the local boating lifestyle.
At the table
The Club Lounge presents all-day culinary spreads and breakfast pastries against floor-to-ceiling ocean views.
How it began
The 24-story glass curve was architecturally styled to mirror a vintage luxury ocean liner, honoring Fort Lauderdale's storied yachting heritage.
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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.